We work every day to protect abused and neglected animals and help them find their forever homes. April is dedicated to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals because animal cruelty remains an important issue. Our four-legged friends cannot speak up to stop mistreatment, so it is up to us to put an end to it. We also celebrate Earth Day this month; a day which reminds us of the fragility of this blue orb we call home and the importance of protecting it. Let’s come together this month to stand against animal abuse, work to protect our furry friends, and improve our environment to give our descendants a better and safer future.

It's a great time to take action for what's important to you!

Some animals come to the Rescue in great physical and mental shape, with resilient and calm personalities that enable them to thrive wherever they are placed, even in a cage in a pet store. These pets can show their personalities and enjoy their time while waiting to be adopted. But other animals come to the Rescue after having their worlds upended. They are anxious to be taken out of their normal environment and then to be cooped up in a strange place, with unknown people, and other unknown cats in the area can be highly stressful. This is not the best environment to showcase the personality of these pets. They can lash out, scratch and growl, or hide in the cubby. It’s incredibly beneficial for animals going through a stressful rehoming experience to go to a safe, calm home while they await their adoption.

Cats in foster care have the opportunity to decompress in a protected, loving environment and see that other places and other humans, even other animals, can be nice. Their stress levels come down and their real personalities emerge. Our fosters get to witness this transition and provide more accurate insight into what home environment will be best for these pets.

Our mission is to find good homes for unwanted and abandoned animals. Fostering gives pets the chance they need to relax, unwind, and be a pet again before they find their forever home. The last thing anyone wants is for an adoption to be unsuccessful and a pet to be returned. Placing a stressed pet in a foster home increases the chances of a successful adoption.