Cats Haven

11/01/2026

This handsome boy is Abe, a shelter favorite due to his goofy personality. Abe is one of our cerebellar hypoplasia kids, or “wobblers” as most people know them. The part of the brain that controls balance doesn’t develop correctly in these guys, so they wobble and stagger when walking. There was a time when these cats were euthanized, vets believing they had no quality of life. Thankfully times have changed and it’s now recognized that CH kitties can live happy and healthy lives. So why is Abe wearing a pink onesie? He had biopsy surgery last week to see what’s going on inside that wobbly belly, and the onesie helps keep Abe from messing with his stitches. We think pink is very much his color, altho he seems to disagree. Thanks to you all who support Cats Haven, we’re able to provide Abe and his shelter friends with the medical care they need to live long, happy lives with us. Our shirt sale helps us raise funds to keep these wonderful souls healthy, so buy a shirt, help a cat!!! Just click https://www.customink.com/fundraising/cats-haven-winter-shirt-fundraiser-2026 and choose your style, color, and size. You’ll have your shirt before the holidays, and you’ll help us help our feline residents. As always, the kitties say “thank you!!”

10/30/2026

Lenny (black-and-white guy) and Joelle (grey tabby lady) are two of Cats Haven’s “house ferals.” Both have been residents for several years, and both are fabulous companions for other cats. They are, however, truly feral and could never be put up for adoption. But these two kitties (along with many others) can live out their days in comfort, with plenty of food and exceptional vet care thanks to folks like you who support the shelter and Cats Haven’s mission. Right now, we’ve got our fall / winter shirt sale going on with a percentage of each sale going directly to the care of the cats. Check them out at https://www.customink.com/fundraising/cats-haven-winter-shirt-fundraiser-2026. Easy peasy, buy a shirt; help the kitties!Lenny and Joelle say “thank you!!”

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

As they say on TV, "Winter is coming." Oh sure, it's 70 degrees outside right now, but just wait . . . a month from now, you'll be wanting a cozy long-sleeved t-shirt, fleecy sweatshirt, or snugly hoodie. And just because our kitties are so very thoughtful, you can order a shirt (or shirts) today, just in time for cold weather! AND for every shirt you buy, Cats Haven gets a nice chunky percentage of each sale! So check out our latest shirt fundraiser and get those orders in today!!! The kitties say "thank you!!" https://www.customink.com/fundraising/cats-haven-winter-shirt-fundraiser-2026?utm_campaign=desktop-post-launch-v3&utm_content=cats-haven-winter-shirt-fundraiser-2026&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

10/01/2026

I forgot to post earlier; Cats Haven is closed to visitors this Thursday and Friday. I am away from the shelter house.
Open again on Sat.
So sorry for the lateness of this message.
Barbara

09/06/2026

With temps still a bit toasty this week, the kitties have decided to stay closed to the public until September 16. The kitties will be spending their time watching Law and Order reruns and working on their chess moves. We’ll see you on the 16th and after!!

09/01/2026

Due to extreme heat and humidity, Cats Haven will be closed to the public until Thursday, September 10. If you are a regularly scheduled volunteer, please come in as usual. Otherwise, we’ll see everyone after the Labor Day holiday. Stay cool!!!

08/29/2026

Cats Haven is in great need of volunteer help. We are looking for volunteers for afternoons/early evenings shifts to change potty pads, scoop litter pans, and just tidy up for the night. Help is also needed with the early day cleaning, we usually start about 9:30 a.m. Please reach out to Barbara at: [email protected]. Even if you could help for just a few hours one day a month, that would be wonderful.

08/10/2026

UPDATE: While we're sharing pictures of this lovely little family who was dumped on our street in a sealed tote, we think it'd be a great time to remind our supporters that kittens and nursing moms take a lot of resources that Cats Haven doesn't usually have on hand these days!! Honey Bunny (that's mom) is chowing down on at least 3 cups of dry food per day as well as Churu and other "smoothie" snacks. It take a lot to nurse a family of five, you know!! We are also using clay litter for them, and we'll be introducing the babies to kitten food before too long. And a few weeks down the road, we'll be looking at added vet expenses for the whole crew. So we will gladly accept donations of:
Churu Bisque (mom loves it)
Clay litter
Baby food (human . . . turkey, chicken, and ham)
Purina Kitten Chow
And monetary donations to go toward vetting
Honey Bunny and her kids Hydrangea, Hibiscus, Hosta, Hollyhock, and Hyacinth want to say thank you. Actually, Honey Bunny is more than likely saying "HUMANS!!!! AAAACCCCKKKKKK!!! HISSSSSSSS!!!!" because she's incredibly unfriendly, but can you blame her!?!? Stuffed in a tote with five babies and left next to the street would tend to make anyone a little grumpy. But they're all doing well.

Sue Hildebrandt was able to sneak in while she was feeding them and got this picture.
The fabric you are seeing is a large washable pad put under and up along the cage so the kittens wouldn't fall out.

08/10/2026

I debated about posting the latest dropoffs from last week.

Left just outside our side gate on 26th St after 1am. I cannot imagine the terror she felt. Traffic thru the night and the terrible twin juvenile raccoons that roam that area.
However, here they are. What you are not seeing in the pictures are 5 tiny kittens that came with her.
I have named her Honey Bunny because she is she color of honey. A very fierce momma. She charges the cage door when I am trying to take care her. I now give her a Churu stew first; which I scoot into the back of the cage with a pink hanger. She follows and that gives me time to give her food and water, plus switch out a clean litter box.
I really hope this is it for dumped cats/kittens this month. Mom and kits go into my office and I can only do one set at a time. The other foster home for mom/kits is dealing with family issues and not available to foster.
So meet Honey Bunny; a very great momma.