SPONSORSHIP

Join the Guardian Angels Program today, and you can follow the life of a Cat Welfare cat, become involved in her life, and offer her some extra love and attention.

When you select a cat that you would like to sponsor, you will be one of their Guardian Angels for an entire year. Each year you will be contacted via US mail or email to see if you would like to continue your sponsorship of your feline friend.

Do you have room in your heart to become a cat's Guardian Angel today?

Use our Sponsor by Mail form, or sign up using the links below.
 

SHY CATS

Gold Sponsor Shy Cats | Silver Sponsor Shy Cats

The Shy Cats’ Room was started in 2014 to provide a quiet place for cats that were a little more timid to better acclimate to life in the shelter. It was conceived as a space where comfort and quality of life was the focus for these shy felines. The room is filled with many custom cubbies and perches where the kitties can retreat to when they are not feeling sociable or if they begin to feel overwhelmed. The door to the room is often open so they can look out into the main shelter and become more comfortable with the hustle and bustle in the other rooms. There are also two exterior windows that allow them to watch birds, get some fresh air, and see the sun set. Kitties residing in the room that welcome attention enjoy having visitors come in to sit with them and many of them enjoy interactive toys. Our Crime Cats Mystery Club reading program for young readers is housed in the room and the program helps advance the socialization process of the shy cats while helping children build confidence reading aloud. Patience, understanding, kindness, and feeling safe helps many of these cats overcome their shyness. While many of the Shy Cats’ Room cats are adoptable, some will end up being permanent residents of our shelter due to their timid nature. You can see how the Shy Cats’ Room kitties are doing by visiting their YouTube page here.

fiv+ Cats

Gold Sponsor FIV cats | Silver Sponsor FIV cats

The FIV Cats have a room that was made to provide cats with FIV a place to socialize with other FIV cats and have a comfortable place to play and hang out.  There are many cat trees and perches in the room for them to choose from and plenty of room for people to come in and play or just hang out with the kitties.  Our FIV cats love having visitors especially when they come in, sit down, and free up their lap for some cuddling.  Some of the kitties in the room are a little more timid and having the space for people to sit and work with them on their confidence will greatly help increase their chances of adoption.  The room even has an attached outdoor enclosure so those kitties can safely hang out outside when they want to get some fresh air.  There also are FIV Cats that reside elsewhere in the shelter in cat condos as they get acclimated to the shelter and others that have the freedom to roam the shelter as floor cats.  Sponsors may hear stories from any FIV cat.  Kitties with FIV are often misunderstood and some people falsely believe they can catch FIV from these sweet felines.  People and other animals cannot get FIV.  FIV can be passed to another feline through a deep bite wound.  FIV cats have weakened immune systems so they are more at risk of having side effects from common diseases, wounds, or infections so routine medical care is essential for these sweeties. We hope that one day when all adopters hear a cat has FIV that it will no longer result in some of those potential adopters becoming disinterested in the kitty. 

THOMAS

Gold Sponsor Thomas | Silver Sponsor Thomas

Thomas came to Cat Welfare in early 2019 when he was approximately 6 years old. He was dumped at the shelter’s door with no notes or info about him. His sweet face and inquiring eyes draw people to him. Sometimes he can be a bit shy and patience is needed at times to gain his trust. Thomas likes to hang out in the medical area of the shelter. He often can be found on the cat tree near the exam room door and from there he likes to keep any eye on all the new arrivals. He also likes to monitor what the staff is doing. If he is wanting attention and is not getting it, then he will reach a paw out to make things a little more obvious. He can always be counted on to try and steal a bite of chicken from someone’s lunch. Thomas always wants to follow his meal up with a drink of water from the faucet. He makes his wishes very clear by sitting in the sink and the staff is always sure to turn the faucet on for him. Thomas has never been adopted and is not technically available for adoption. But if the right person comes along and gains his trust after multiple visits, then adoption may be possible. Thomas hopes that you’ll choose him to be your friend.

EMMA

Gold Sponsor Emma | Silver Sponsor Emma

Emma came to Cat Welfare in early 2022 when she was around 1.5 years old.  She arrived at the shelter pregnant and with a broken tail.  It seemed like one sad thing after another happened to her.  She was so ill when she arrived that her kittens did not survive in the womb.  She also developed chronic upper respiratory and eye infections.  Megan fostered Emma through all of her initial struggles, and they have an unbreakable bond and friendship.  Emma is a spicy yet sweet grey and white girl that loves attention.  If you like a cat that will keep you on your toes and is full of adventure, then Emma is your girl.  She loves to hang out in some of the dirtiest spots in the shelter and loves to challenge herself to get up on top of the shed.  She has issues with bladder control and every now and then will have an accident on one of her admirers.  But Emma’s sweet nature, love of cuddles, and her adorable habit of liking to jump up on people’s shoulders, so she can groom them, will have you being a super fan before you know it.  Emma is a truly unique kitty, and she is proud of all her quirks.  Each day she sets out to show the world she is proud of her uniqueness and that she is not going to just follow the path taken by the rest of the crowd.  We think once you meet her you will understand what a truly special girl she is and soon you will be an official member of the Emma fan club.

FeLV+ CATS

Gold Sponsor FeLV Cats | Silver Sponsor FeLV Cats

Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a viral infection that infects just cats. Humans and other animals cannot contract this virus, and it is not airborne. Cats under one year of age are much more susceptible, but because it is transmitted by sharing toys, water dishes and litter boxes or through close physical con¬tact, like fighting, grooming and sleeping together, FeLV cats should live only with other FeLV cats or as only cats.

FeLV cats can live healthy lives with no symptoms if they’re given the right support. However, FeLV can limit the life expectancy of a cat. These cats will truly enrich the lives of people who open their hearts to them. Cat Welfare places our FeLV cats as fosters. Foster families provide an appropriate home and love for the cat, and Cat Welfare oversees all medical decisions and takes care of all of the medical needs. While our FeLV cats wait for a foster family to fall in love with them, they live in the comfort of our beautiful all-season sun porch. This room is full of windows, cat towers, and plenty of space for visitors to come in and give them some much sought after cuddles. While having FeLV limits the pool of people giving these wonderful kitties a chance to win them over, we hope that you will open your heart to them and see how each one is unique and deserving of love.