Please note the following schedule changes for the week of Thanksgiving:
We will be closed Wednesday – Saturday (November 27-30).
We will be open our usual hours on Sunday, December 1st (12-4pm).
Our volunteers will be caring for the cats and enjoying some time with family and friends!
While outdoor cats may seem to roam free, they face numerous dangers that threaten their safety and well-being. Here are some of the key benefits of keeping your cat indoors:
To ensure your indoor cat is happy and stimulated, provide plenty of enrichment opportunities, such as:
By making the decision to keep your cat indoors, you’re not only protecting your furry friend but also contributing to a healthier and safer environment for all.
The first half of the year has officially passed and we are looking forward to fall/winter. We wanted to share a few highlights from the third quarter of 2024.
Adoptions: 23 cats and kittens have found their forever homes so far this year, bringing our overall total since opening in June 2021 to 166 adoptions as of September 30th.
Current Residents: We have 12 cats living in the lounge right now: Braeburn, Cici, Dotty, Fuji, Mollie, Noah, Pepper, Princess, Raven, Sizzle, Sophie, and Spice. Our three newest cats joined us from the Apple Valley shelter. They were taking in animals from Big Bear and Devore during the fires so we pulled three cats from them to help free up some space in their shelter.
Lounge Improvements: We replaced the screens in two of the screen doors and will be replacing one more screen in one of the hallway doors.
Medical Expenses: We had four kittens spayed/neutered, microchipped, and tested for FIV and FeLV. The humane society in Ojai is so helpful to us with these procedures. We took care of Princess’ dental needs which included 10 extractions. She is feeling SO much better now and we are grateful to Dr. Moore and her staff for her expertise and care. Noah, Spice, and Sizzle had routine vet exams and got their vaccinations updated.
Volunteers: We have roughly 19 dedicated volunteers, including many who volunteer multiple times each week! Thanks to Jackie, Al, Robin, Brian, Shannon, Donna, Kay, Dani, Barbara, Laura, Jennifer R., Jen F., Karla, Veaya, Marnae, Maddy, Beverly, Lizzie, and Claire.
Food and Litter Donations: We have had over $5000 worth of food and litter donated so far this year! These donations help immensely and allow us to use the money the lounge brings in to cover rent, utilities, Internet, insurance, security, and vet bills.
TNR Support: Through front desk jar donations we have raised $280 so far this year to help local volunteer trappers with the crucial work they are doing to help curb the overpopulation of cats and reduce suffering. We have also donated dry and wet food for them to use when trapping and share with the kind-hearted people who will continue to feed the feral cats on their property.
California Pizza Kitchen in Ventura will be hosting a fundraiser for us all day on Wednesday, September 11th. Simply show them the flyer when ordering and we receive 20% of your total! If you order online that day use code BACK20% and we will still get credit for your order. The kitties appreciate your support!
The next three months of the year have officially come and gone and summer is here! We wanted to share a few highlights from the second quarter of 2024.
Adoptions: 17 cats and kittens have found their forever homes so far this year, bringing our overall total since opening in June 2021 to 160 adoptions as of June 30th.
Current Residents: We have 12 cats living in the lounge right now: Cici, Dotty, Finn, Jake, Noah, Pepper, Princess, Raven, Sizzle, Sophie, Spencer, and Spice. Princess has been with us the longest (17 months) and is also our oldest kitty (around 14 years old). We have 2 kittens in foster who we brought in from friends of a rescue in Bakersfield: Chandler and Monica. They are roughly 12 weeks old and will be spayed/neutered on July 31st at HSVC in Ojai. They are not yet available for adoption.
Lounge Improvements: We purchased a new catio to give our shyest cats a safe space to call home. The catio’s footprint is roughly 56 square feet and is currently home to Pepper and Sizzle. Already we are seeing a huge improvement in their levels of calm and security. We hope this will help them finally get adopted since they are very nice cats who need a much quieter and more predictable home.
Medical Expenses: We had five kittens spayed/neutered, microchipped, and tested for FIV and FeLV. The humane society in Ojai is so helpful to us with these procedures.
Volunteers: We have roughly 18 dedicated volunteers, including many who volunteer multiple times each week! Thanks to Jackie, Al, Robin, Brian, Shannon, Donna, Kay, Dani, Barbara, Laura, Jennifer R., Jen F., Karla, Veaya, Marnae, Maddy, Beverly, and Claire.
Food and Litter Donations: We have had roughly $3994 worth of food and litter donated so far this year! These donations help immensely and allow us to use the money the lounge brings in to cover rent, utilities, Internet, insurance, security, and vet bills.
TNR Support: Through front desk jar donations we have raised $280 so far this year to help local volunteer trappers with the crucial work they are doing to help curb the overpopulation of cats and reduce suffering. We have also donated dry and wet food for them to use when trapping and share with the kind-hearted people who will continue to feed the feral cats on their property.