Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

Orphan Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Orphan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for cats and kittens. Stop in and visit our multi-room Adoption Center!
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OARS is different than many other animal welfare organizations: our adoptable cats call our cage-free Adoption Center.

**Meet our adoptable cats and kittens on Petfinder and the following link. http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/WI341.html

These cats have the full run of a room, complete with sunshine to doze in, cozy kitty beds, and scratching posts. Our volunteers give them plenty of love, pr

oviding twice-daily care 365 days a year. While the Adoption Center is almost as good as a home of their own, we are committed to finding a forever person (or family) for each animal in our care. Providing quality care for these pets in a homelike environment is important to us. Interested in adopting? Visit our website for an application. We follow an adopter screening and application process, and seek to make a lifetime match for both person and adoptable pet. As many community shelters are near capacity, we partner with animal groups such as shelters and humane societies, rather than accepting owned pets or strays into our adoption program. Partnering offers a great opportunity to help even more pets find their forever family!

Have you brushed your cat’s teeth lately?Domestic cats rely on humans to help with their oral hygiene. If they were in t...
05/15/2025

Have you brushed your cat’s teeth lately?

Domestic cats rely on humans to help with their oral hygiene. If they were in the wild, they would chew things like grass and bones. Teeth and gum problems occur in 8 out of 10 cats over age 3 as a result of the accumulation of bacteria, debris, and plaque. Here are some ways you can help:

1) Check their mouth regularly for chipped teeth, sores on the gums, and bad breath
2) Brush their teeth (try a tuna-flavored toothpaste designed for cats). Dental sprays are also available. Get them started young so they get used to it!
3) Give them specially formulated treats to help remove plaque and freshen breath.
4) At their annual vet appointment, the vet should be checking your cat’s mouth and may recommend a professional cleaning.

Help your cats keep their teeth intact as long as possible!

Volunteer Spotlight💡Meet Theresa and Nicole! Theresa and her daughter Nicole have been volunteering at OARS for over 4 y...
05/13/2025

Volunteer Spotlight💡

Meet Theresa and Nicole! Theresa and her daughter Nicole have been volunteering at OARS for over 4 years. They enjoy spending time with and getting to know all of the cats and kittens at OARS and their different personalities. Outside of OARS, Theresa is retired and enjoys reading, working in the yard, and spoiling her cats and Nicole enjoys making bracelets that she sells at the Neenah Farmers Market. They have 3 cats: Charlie, Coco, and Benny. 2 of them were adopted from OARS. Thank you both for all you do!

Thank you to Menasha Corporation for the generous donation!
05/11/2025

Thank you to Menasha Corporation for the generous donation!

Happy National Pet Week! Spend some extra quality time with your pets this week and schedule a check up with their vet i...
05/05/2025

Happy National Pet Week! Spend some extra quality time with your pets this week and schedule a check up with their vet if they haven’t been seen for a while to make sure they’re in good health.

Pictured below are the current OARS board members:
Billie Jo Rae, President, with some of her foster cats
Kara Beeck, Vice President, with her cat, Frank (adopted from OARS)
Katelyn Hanson, Secretary, with her cat, Camilla (adopted from OARS)

Share a picture of you and your pet/s in the comments!

Did you know that OARS sells Vande Walle's candy bars? Bars are available at our shelter (open by appointment-only) and ...
04/25/2025

Did you know that OARS sells Vande Walle's candy bars? Bars are available at our shelter (open by appointment-only) and at Ye Old Goat in Appleton and Birch Bark Veterinary Care in Kimberly for $2 each. Candy bar sales made up about $3,700 of OARS' income during 2024, so it's a great way to support our shelter and get some delicious chocolate out of it! Remember, OARS is entirely run by volunteers and we have no paid employees, so we rely on donations to keep operations running and help as many cats as we can.

We had a pop-up sale at Lillian's of Appleton this past Saturday and raised $240 for OARS! Thanks to our volunteers, Kim and Cole, for your help with this!

Why do cats purr? All domestic cats and most wild cats are born with the ability to purr. Cats purr when they are happy,...
04/19/2025

Why do cats purr?

All domestic cats and most wild cats are born with the ability to purr. Cats purr when they are happy, such as when they are being petted, anticipating dinner, or snuggling in a cozy spot. Mother cats purr when nursing their kittens, and kittens purr when nursing. Some cats don’t purr, which doesn’t mean they aren’t happy; they may just prefer to converse via other methods like vocalizations or facial expressions. Cats may also purr when they are afraid or in pain as a form of self-soothing.

Does your cat purr? What does it sound like? How does it make you feel? 😻

Pictured below is the adorable Hattie, who is available for adoption with her sister, Honey!

Siblings? Besties? Second cousins once removed? It’s anyone’s guess with gorgeous Tux and Tessie who were found on the r...
04/04/2025

Siblings? Besties? Second cousins once removed? It’s anyone’s guess with gorgeous Tux and Tessie who were found on the run together as strays. What is clear is how much they love each other. One of the many amazing things about OARS is the practice of never separating bonded pairs. When cats form deep emotional connections with each other, separating them can cause severe emotional distress, behavioral issues, and even health issues, so these two will only be available for adoption as a pair. The great news with this pair of (almost) one-year-olds is they’re both so sweet and lovable. Tessie’s love language is physical touch and she loves to be right against you getting pets and love. When she’s getting attention her purrs can be heard down the hall. Tux is a little more reserved, but he loves playing with toys, especially wands. Once you’ve warmed him up to you by playing, he’ll happily come and sit next to you to be pet. Both take their neighborhood watch duties very seriously as they keep their eye on the neighbor’s driveway. Check out a few videos in the comments, then click on the link to complete the application to come in and scoop up these adorable babies.

Friends, OARS needs your help! And you can help this Saturday from 11-1 by ordering some delicious food and catching som...
03/25/2025

Friends, OARS needs your help! And you can help this Saturday from 11-1 by ordering some delicious food and catching some March Madness games at Buffalo Wild Wings across from the mall at 4601 W College Ave in Grand Chute. Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10% of your total bill to OARS. Eat good food, have fun, and help us! Remember to mention or show the below ticket to make sure your order counts.

This Spring, OARS will be making some much needed repairs to our parking lot and accessible ramp, and we need your assistance. If you can't make it in to Buffalo Wild Wings, there are ways to donate on our website, orphananimalrescue.org.

We’ve had several exciting adoptions in the last month! The following cats and kittens went from OARS’ shelter in Neenah...
03/17/2025

We’ve had several exciting adoptions in the last month! The following cats and kittens went from OARS’ shelter in Neenah or one of our great foster homes to their forever homes in the past month.

- Ethan and Kwan
- Dak and Finn
- Leo and Lewis
- Brindy
- Cleo and Binx
- Reggie and Gatsby

Thank you for adopting!!

03/17/2025

We are aware that local stores are now selling chicks, and wanted to share this information with everyone:

Many people may not realize the long-term commitment and costs associated with raising chickens, and unfortunately, this can lead to situations where animals are abandoned or need rehoming. Some key points that might be helpful to share:

• Egg Prices vs. Reality: Some may see backyard chickens as a solution to rising egg prices, but the reality is that raising chickens comes with significant ongoing costs, including feed, housing, and wintertime care. They typically do not even lay eggs until they are 6 months or older.

• Rooster or Hen? At a young age, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a hen and a rooster. Buyers may unknowingly end up with a rooster, which can be challenging to rehome.

• Legal Considerations: Roosters are not allowed within city limits, which can lead to unexpected issues.

• Winter Challenges: Wisconsin’s harsh winters require proper care, including a draft-free coop and a heated water source to prevent freezing—both of which can add to the cost and responsibility of ownership.

• Rehoming Difficulties: Roosters are particularly hard to place in new homes. OAHS, like most shelters, does not take in poultry.

Please share to help others make informed decisions!

03/14/2025

You might've heard us mention more than once that we're a 100% privately owned and independently operated small business. But what does that mean? Here's some background - Lots of clinics here in the Valley have "gone corporate." For some that means they're owned by a larger company that own many clinics. For others it means they've received a cash injection from a Private Equity firm. We don't fall into either category. Neenah and this community is what keeps our lights on, so thank you! We have amazing small business banking partners at Nicolet Bank and both our doctors work a stone's throw away from the clinic here in Neenah.

This week we had a chance to chat with some other local small businesses who were kind enough to help spread the word about Dr. Ann and our appointment availability (we need to fill up her schedule!) Thank you to the following friends for their support. Let us know in the comments who some of your small business faves are!

Future Neenah
Seven Thymes, Flowers & Other Lovely Things
Lucy's Closet Pet Boutique
Lawlss Coffee
Envisionink
TailWaggers Doggy Daycare - Neenah
Transcend Veterinary
Yahr Complete K9s - Training and Behavior
Wood Violet Montessori
Cozy Country Pet Care LLC

Knock Knock.Who’s There?Timmy and Spicy. We’re here. We’re always here. In fact, we’ve been here for nearly a year and a...
02/21/2025

Knock Knock.
Who’s There?
Timmy and Spicy. We’re here. We’re always here. In fact, we’ve been here for nearly a year and a half. We’re a sweet and shy pair of best buddies who are desperate to find our forever family. We would do best in a quieter home with older respectful children. Sadly, adopters often seek out cats who are immediately outgoing which results in us being overlooked time and time again. If you spend just 30 minutes with us, we’ll begin to warm up to you and want to play and will bump up against you - our way of hugging you and seeking pets. Just look at our pictures to see how loving we are with each other and know that we’ll gladly share that love with you once we trust that we’re safe with you. Facebook followers, can you help us out? Can you please post a picture of your shy cats and how amazing they are, and then share this post? Maybe we can convince someone who is on the fence that two lovable shy boys will bring them so much joy.

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810 S Commercial Street
Neenah, WI
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