Humane Societies and Shelters
Humane Societies are generally private, non-profit organizations that depend on donations and volunteers for their work in fostering homeless animals. Many of these groups operate "no-kill" shelters, guaranteeing homes for life for the forgotten.
ARF - Animal Rescue Foundation: Photo Tour
Join me for a photo tour of Tony LaRussa's ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation), a state-of-the-art no-kill shelter for cats and dogs, located in Walnut Creek California.
Join me for a photo tour of Tony LaRussa's ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation), a state-of-the-art no-kill shelter for cats and dogs, located in Walnut Creek California.
Profile - Tabbys Place - A Cat Sanctuary
Profile of the wonderful cat Sanctuary known as Tabby's Place, a non-profit group that takes in special needs cats, and gives them a home for life, when necessary.
Profile of the wonderful cat Sanctuary known as Tabby's Place, a non-profit group that takes in special needs cats, and gives them a home for life, when necessary.
Animal Aid of SW MI
All dogs and cats here are fostered by volunteers and offered for adoption through Adoption Day events with cooperating pet supply stores and veterinary hospitals.
All dogs and cats here are fostered by volunteers and offered for adoption through Adoption Day events with cooperating pet supply stores and veterinary hospitals.
Animal Ark - Twin Cities, MN
Animal Ark is a no-kill agency in Twin Cities MN with an open door policy
Animal Ark is a no-kill agency in Twin Cities MN with an open door policy
Animal Friends - PA
Pittsburgh, PAs only no-kill shelter, keeping homeless dogs and cats until homes can be found for them.
Pittsburgh, PAs only no-kill shelter, keeping homeless dogs and cats until homes can be found for them.
ASAP - District of Columbia
Alliance for Animals and People is a non-profit group of primarily cat rescuers in D.C., who also offer assistance and advice to individual rescuers.
Alliance for Animals and People is a non-profit group of primarily cat rescuers in D.C., who also offer assistance and advice to individual rescuers.
Atlanta Humane Society
Private nonprofit organization in Atlanta, GA, billing itself as a "haven with a heart."
Private nonprofit organization in Atlanta, GA, billing itself as a "haven with a heart."
Best Friend Pet Adoption - NC
Non-profit, volunteer organization in Cary, NC, with Adopt-a-thons every other Saturday. Site has an online adoption counselor, a unique concept.
Non-profit, volunteer organization in Cary, NC, with Adopt-a-thons every other Saturday. Site has an online adoption counselor, a unique concept.
Best Friends - Utah
A miracle of love tucked away in a canyon in Utah; a sanctuary for all kinds of animals, and many adoptable cats can be found here.
A miracle of love tucked away in a canyon in Utah; a sanctuary for all kinds of animals, and many adoptable cats can be found here.
Cat Guardians - IL
A non-profit organization formed to help with the feline overpopulation and homelessness problem in DuPage County, Illinois.
A non-profit organization formed to help with the feline overpopulation and homelessness problem in DuPage County, Illinois.
Cat Pack Adoption and Rescue - Ludlow, MA
Located in Ludlow, Mass., the Cat Pack is a non-profit group dedicated to placing healthy cats and kittens into the warm and loving homes that they deserve. They work with volunteer foster homes and also focus on education for responsible pet ownership.
Located in Ludlow, Mass., the Cat Pack is a non-profit group dedicated to placing healthy cats and kittens into the warm and loving homes that they deserve. They work with volunteer foster homes and also focus on education for responsible pet ownership.
Cats Protection League - UK
The oldest and largest cat charity in the UK with 13 shelters and over 240 voluntary branches, rescuing and placing around 75,000 cats a year.
The oldest and largest cat charity in the UK with 13 shelters and over 240 voluntary branches, rescuing and placing around 75,000 cats a year.
The Cat Network (FL)
Southern Florida organization working to educate, control ferals through spay & neuter, and finding homes for the many homeless cats.
Southern Florida organization working to educate, control ferals through spay & neuter, and finding homes for the many homeless cats.
The Cat Network (MO)
St. Louis, Missouri organization rescuing abandoned, abused, stray and shelter cats and kittens since 1991.
St. Louis, Missouri organization rescuing abandoned, abused, stray and shelter cats and kittens since 1991.
Cats Toronto
A searchable informational guide to help adoption efforts in Canada, as well as international.
A searchable informational guide to help adoption efforts in Canada, as well as international.
Contra Costa County Humane - CA Bay Area
In the San Francisco Bay Area, a very active group, acting as a clearing house and teaching humane treatment of animals.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, a very active group, acting as a clearing house and teaching humane treatment of animals.
The Conway Area Humane Society (N.H.)
Very active and resourceful humane society located in Conway, New Hampshire. The community has been very positively impressed with this phase, the setting, housing, general ambiance, and especially the over 400 cat adoptions that have been facilitated in these pleasant surroundings.
Very active and resourceful humane society located in Conway, New Hampshire. The community has been very positively impressed with this phase, the setting, housing, general ambiance, and especially the over 400 cat adoptions that have been facilitated in these pleasant surroundings.
de Poezenboot - Amsterdam
A shelter on a boat? Not unusual at all in Amsterdam, where these kind folks care for 70 abandoned and homeless cats.
A shelter on a boat? Not unusual at all in Amsterdam, where these kind folks care for 70 abandoned and homeless cats.
Delmarva Cat Connection - Delaware
A non-profit rescue organization in Delaware, utilizing trap, neuter and release to help the homeless area cats.
A non-profit rescue organization in Delaware, utilizing trap, neuter and release to help the homeless area cats.
Edmonton SPCA
Adopters are screened carefully, so be prepared to answer a number of questions when you visit the shelter.
Adopters are screened carefully, so be prepared to answer a number of questions when you visit the shelter.
Friends of Cats - El Cajon, CA
Private non-profit organization located in El Cajon, California, dedicated to providing shelter and medical care to abandoned cats with the ultimate goal of seeking permanent homes.
Private non-profit organization located in El Cajon, California, dedicated to providing shelter and medical care to abandoned cats with the ultimate goal of seeking permanent homes.
Good Mews - Atlanta GA
Good Mews is a non-profit, cage-free, no-kill shelter located in Atlanta, Georgia, finding homes for cats in need.
Good Mews is a non-profit, cage-free, no-kill shelter located in Atlanta, Georgia, finding homes for cats in need.
Goshen Humane Society - NY
Goshen HS is committed to finding adoptive homes for animals surrendered because of abandonment, illness, or neglect, and to educating the public regarding responsible pet ownership. Located in Goshen, N.Y.
Goshen HS is committed to finding adoptive homes for animals surrendered because of abandonment, illness, or neglect, and to educating the public regarding responsible pet ownership. Located in Goshen, N.Y.
Happy Hills - North Carolina
Non-profit organization that takes in animals of all kinds. There is a large section of cats available for adoption, including some kittens.
Non-profit organization that takes in animals of all kinds. There is a large section of cats available for adoption, including some kittens.
Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary - Sacramento CA
Happy Tails is Sacramento's only cage-free adoption facility, with a beautiful new adoption center that's the cat's meow, with wall murals, pillowed lounging areas and private condos for the kitties.
Happy Tails is Sacramento's only cage-free adoption facility, with a beautiful new adoption center that's the cat's meow, with wall murals, pillowed lounging areas and private condos for the kitties.
Hawaii Cat Foundation
Non-profit Hawaiian group using trap/neuter/release, adoption, and education to help the homeless cats of Hawaii.
Non-profit Hawaiian group using trap/neuter/release, adoption, and education to help the homeless cats of Hawaii.
House of Mews - Memphis, TN
From Puddy Tat Protectors, Inc.--an agency doing wondrous work for Memphis cats. The link shown is to their adoption page.
From Puddy Tat Protectors, Inc.--an agency doing wondrous work for Memphis cats. The link shown is to their adoption page.
Humane Society of Ottawa-Carleton
Cats for adoption and General information (how to help, how to adopt, who gets in the program, about fostering, and the cats!)
Cats for adoption and General information (how to help, how to adopt, who gets in the program, about fostering, and the cats!)
Jazz-Purr Cat Care Society - Ontario
No-kill cat and kitten shelter in the Windsor/Essex county area of Ontario.
No-kill cat and kitten shelter in the Windsor/Essex county area of Ontario.
Jazzpurr Cat Care Society - Windsor, ON
This society does not accept euthanesia as a solution for pet over-population. Kudos!
This society does not accept euthanesia as a solution for pet over-population. Kudos!
Kitty Village - Atlanta GA
An adoption source for the Atlanta area; a suburb of Catlanta.
An adoption source for the Atlanta area; a suburb of Catlanta.
Little Shelter Animal Sanctuary - Long Island NY
Sanctuary and adoption facility in Long Island NY, where the cats live in a home-like setting, being allowed to freely move from room to room, each room with cat walks, scratching posts, and beds.
Sanctuary and adoption facility in Long Island NY, where the cats live in a home-like setting, being allowed to freely move from room to room, each room with cat walks, scratching posts, and beds.
Melrose Humane Society - NE Connecticut
In Northeastern Connecticut, this site is hosted by Gert and Eddie, of Clyde Big Paws fame.
In Northeastern Connecticut, this site is hosted by Gert and Eddie, of Clyde Big Paws fame.
Meow-Aid No-Kill Cat Shelter - Vancouver BC
A small cat shelter in Vancouver, dedicated to temporary shelter of homeless cats, and promoting spay-neutering.
A small cat shelter in Vancouver, dedicated to temporary shelter of homeless cats, and promoting spay-neutering.
Nevada Humane Society
A nonprofit organization promoting animal charity in the Reno-Sparks area. Althought the Humane Society does not take in strays, cats are available for adoption.
A nonprofit organization promoting animal charity in the Reno-Sparks area. Althought the Humane Society does not take in strays, cats are available for adoption.
New Yorkers for Companion Animals - Rescue
From Diabella, a site that is performing miracles for the NYCA and the stray cats of New York.
From Diabella, a site that is performing miracles for the NYCA and the stray cats of New York.
Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
Promoting humane treatment and quality of life for all animals in the Pasadena area.
Promoting humane treatment and quality of life for all animals in the Pasadena area.
Paws and Claws - Rochester MN
The Paws & Claws Humane Society (PCHS) of Rochester, Minnesota does not receive money from government agencies to help meet expenses for the shelter and care of companion animals in need of happy homes. Instead, PCHS relies on donations from concerned individuals for much of its operating revenue.
The Paws & Claws Humane Society (PCHS) of Rochester, Minnesota does not receive money from government agencies to help meet expenses for the shelter and care of companion animals in need of happy homes. Instead, PCHS relies on donations from concerned individuals for much of its operating revenue.
Pet Network - Saratoga, CA
Non-profit organization in Saratoga, California, engaged in rescue and placement of dogs and cats through Adoption Fairs.
Non-profit organization in Saratoga, California, engaged in rescue and placement of dogs and cats through Adoption Fairs.
Pets in Need - Redwood City, CA
Private, non-profit no-kill shelter serving the Peninsula and Silicone Valley areas of California, based in Redwood City.
Private, non-profit no-kill shelter serving the Peninsula and Silicone Valley areas of California, based in Redwood City.
Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society
In Ontario, speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves
In Ontario, speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves
Southern Arizona Humane Society - Tucson
Focusing on an anti-cruelty program called "Cruelty in Common." Link is to the adoption center in Tucson, AZ.
Focusing on an anti-cruelty program called "Cruelty in Common." Link is to the adoption center in Tucson, AZ.
TAPS Animal Shelter - Pekin, IL
No-Kill animal shelter in Pekin, Illinois takes in injured animals, strays, and previously owned animals who need new homes.
No-Kill animal shelter in Pekin, Illinois takes in injured animals, strays, and previously owned animals who need new homes.
The Amanda Connection - Connecticut
MEOW's Amanda Connection of Connecticut was set up to rescue abondoned, feral, and disabled cats. All cats receive full medical and are often placed in foster homes prior to permanent placement.
MEOW's Amanda Connection of Connecticut was set up to rescue abondoned, feral, and disabled cats. All cats receive full medical and are often placed in foster homes prior to permanent placement.
The Pat Brody Shelter for Cats - Central New England
Volunteer registered non-profit organization in Lunenberg, MA, in central New England.
Volunteer registered non-profit organization in Lunenberg, MA, in central New England.
The Society for Animal Aid - Burlington, Ontario
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving stray and abandoned cats & dogs in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, with a no-kill policy.
A non-profit organization dedicated to saving stray and abandoned cats & dogs in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, with a no-kill policy.
Toronto Humane Society
Providing mobile adoption, among many other services.
Providing mobile adoption, among many other services.
Tree House Animal Foundation - Chicago, IL
Humane organization located in Chicago, Illinois, offering a cageless no-kill shelter, for sick, injured, and abused stray cats.
Humane organization located in Chicago, Illinois, offering a cageless no-kill shelter, for sick, injured, and abused stray cats.