Fat Cat Rescue

Fat Cat Rescue Our vision is a community where every animal is cared for. Visiting our sanctuary is by appointment only. Thank you!

FAT CAT RESCUE is a 501C3 licensed rescue for all types of animals who are lucky enough to come through our doors. We have received our 501C3 non-profit tax status and now all donations are tax deductible. When cats come to us they may be sick and skinny, but by the time we've loved them up they have become Fat Cats with healthy bodies, higher self esteem, greater trust in humans and a joy of livi

ng they haven't experienced in a long time if ever. So when we call a cat "Fat" we mean healthy and happy in every way possible.

Meet Charlie This orange and white sweetheart is around one year old and gets neutered Tuesday. Charlie loves people. He...
12/27/2025

Meet Charlie

This orange and white sweetheart is around one year old and gets neutered Tuesday. Charlie loves people. He loves being held. He loves cuddles. He sticks close and soaks up attention.

Charlie is the type who wants to be part of your day. Arms welcome. Lap preferred.

More details coming soon. For now, know this. Charlie is all heart and ready to find his person.

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Happy news to end the year.Toby went home today!Thank you to his foster mom, Kathy, for loving him and helping him grow....
12/27/2025

Happy news to end the year.
Toby went home today!

Thank you to his foster mom, Kathy, for loving him and helping him grow. Thank you to Toby’s new family for giving him a home and a fresh start.

We wish Toby and his family a lifetime of cuddles and happy moments.

Happy New Year from all of us.

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Toffee found her home. ❤️Thank you to her foster, Trevor, for giving her the love and attention she needed to feel safe ...
12/26/2025

Toffee found her home. ❤️

Thank you to her foster, Trevor, for giving her the love and attention she needed to feel safe and confident.

Thank you to her new family for welcoming a lap-loving girl into your lives. We know she will claim her favorite spot fast.

Her sister, Chocolate Chip, is still waiting and ready to follow in her siblings’ pawprints. Apply to meet her!

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Moonbeam sat still.Christmas lights blinked.Small pauses. Big thoughts.I wish I may.I wish I might.For warm beds and ful...
12/24/2025

Moonbeam sat still.
Christmas lights blinked.
Small pauses. Big thoughts.

I wish I may.
I wish I might.
For warm beds and full bowls each night.

For gentle hands and safe places.
For quiet naps and playful days.
For love to find every cat still waiting.

Moonbeam made a wish.
So did we.

From all of us at Fat Cat Rescue, we wish you and your family the happiest of holidays.

Thank you for caring. Thank you for being part of our cats’ world.

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Annie is home. ❤️This sweet gray tabby girl has found her forever family and is already soaking up all the love. She was...
12/23/2025

Annie is home. ❤️

This sweet gray tabby girl has found her forever family and is already soaking up all the love. She was affectionate, confident, and full of personality from day one. Her new mom is clearly smitten.

Thank you to Annie’s foster mom, Jerri, for giving her such a strong, loving start. Your care helped her shine.

Thank you to Annie’s new family for opening your hearts and home, right in time for the holidays. We wish you many happy years together.

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Still need a gift for a cat lover?Give a donation in their honor. ❤️🎁🎄Add their name.They receive a notification.Cats re...
12/22/2025

Still need a gift for a cat lover?

Give a donation in their honor. ❤️🎁🎄

Add their name.
They receive a notification.
Cats receive care right away.

Perfect for last-minute gifting.
No shipping.
No waiting.

Your gift supports food, medical care, and spay and neuter services.

Make an honor donation today.
Choose the option on our donation form here https://givebutter.com/FatCatRescueDonate or on our website FatCatRescueInc.org/donate.

Thank you!

Your donation gives abandoned and stray cats food, medical care, and a safe home through Fat Cat Rescue. Support spay and neuter work, daily care, and our sanctuary. Your gift helps a cat stay safe and cared for.

Some cats bloom the moment they feel safe.Nicholas is one of them.Nicholas has been settling into his foster home and do...
12/21/2025

Some cats bloom the moment they feel safe.
Nicholas is one of them.

Nicholas has been settling into his foster home and doing great. He is getting comfortable with the other cats, soaking up sunny windows during the day, and relaxing under Christmas lights at night. His foster mom says he has adjusted very well, and it shows.

These new photos capture everything we love about Nicholas. The soft buff tabby coat. The big cheeks. The calm confidence. The sweet soul behind those eyes.

Nicholas is about 6 years old and back with us through no fault of his own. He is affectionate, gentle, and deeply comforting to be around. He enjoys lap time, quiet companionship, and being near his people.

If you are looking for a steady, loving adult cat who knows how to appreciate the little things, Nicholas is ready to meet you.

Learn more and apply at
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Gingersnap went home today. ❤️Thank you to her foster, Trevor and family. Your care gave her the confidence to shine.Tha...
12/21/2025

Gingersnap went home today. ❤️

Thank you to her foster, Trevor and family. Your care gave her the confidence to shine.

Thank you to her new family for opening your home and your hearts. We know she will stay close and soak up every cuddle.

Her sweet sisters, Peppermint, Chocolate Chip, and Toffee are still waiting for homes of their own. They bring the same gentle personalities and loving nature. If you missed out on Gingersnap, reach out. Your match might still be here.

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❤️Levi Is Home❤️Happy news to share. Levi went home yesterday with his new family!After loss, change, and waiting, Levi ...
12/21/2025

❤️Levi Is Home❤️

Happy news to share. Levi went home yesterday with his new family!

After loss, change, and waiting, Levi finally found his place. A place where love showed up fast.

Here’s a note from his family:

“Things are wonderful. We got home and put Levi in his room. Levi came out of the carrier right away, looked around, then sat on my lap.”

That moment says everything.

Levi trusted again. Levi chose closeness. Levi knew home.

To Levi’s family, thank you for opening your hearts and your home. Thank you for seeing the gentle, loving soul we all adore.

To Levi, goodbye sweet boy. The rescue feels quieter without those purrs and lap requests. So much joy knowing love found you again.

Happy forever, Levi. 💙

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12/20/2025

Flip-through alert.

We got our hands on the finished 2026 Fat Cat Rescue Inc. Calendar and had to show you.

This video features the larger of the two sizes available. It also features Cheese, orange troublemaker, Fat Cat alum, and full-time supervisor. He took his role seriously.

What stands out right away:
• Thick paper with a solid feel
• Bright, clear photo printing
• Matte pages with plenty of room to write notes
• Fun, themed calendar grids each month

This calendar highlights Fat Cat alum, permanent residents, and a few adoptables. Each page also includes a rescue or cat fact. Volunteers helped choose who was featured, which makes this one extra special.

You can find it in our shop at FatCatRescueInc.org/shop.

Cheese approves. We think you will too.





Meet our newest kittens looking for homes!Toby (Male), Patch (Male), and Checkers (Female) were born September 26.All th...
12/20/2025

Meet our newest kittens looking for homes!

Toby (Male), Patch (Male), and Checkers (Female) were born September 26.

All three are gray/black and white.

All three are cuddly with great personalities.

They are still young, playful, and growing fast.

If you are thinking about adopting a kitten or two, now is a great time.

Apply to meet them at FatCatRescueInc.org/adoptable-cats ❤️😻

Happy Anniversary to Fat Cat Rescue.Eight years ago, we purchased the Wadsworth property. The journey was not quick or e...
12/19/2025

Happy Anniversary to Fat Cat Rescue.

Eight years ago, we purchased the Wadsworth property. The journey was not quick or easy. The property was a foreclosure, and three long years of hard work followed before we were fully moved in. Essential systems needed full restoration. The well, electricity, furnaces, and sewer system all required major work. The previous owner, a rehab construction company, left behind piles of roofing, siding, lumber, and demolition debris across the property.

What once felt overwhelming slowly became something special.

Today, this property stands as a true sanctuary. A safe, peaceful home for cats who had nowhere else to go.

We thank every volunteer, supporter, donor, and working board member who helped make this possible. Your time, labor, generosity, and belief turned this property into a place of comfort and care.

Our work continues. We keep making improvements, big and small, with one goal in mind - the best possible life for our cats. Every upgrade supports health, comfort, and long-term care for the feral, abandoned, and stray cats and kittens who call this sanctuary home.

Your support makes a real difference. Every day.

Merry Christmas, and thank you for being part of Fat Cat Rescue.

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FAT CAT RESCUE is a 501C3 licensed rescue for all types of animals who are lucky enough to come through our doors. We have received our 501C3 non-profit tax status and now all donations are tax deductible. When cats come to us they may be sick and skinny, but by the time we've loved them up they have become Fat Cats with healthy bodies, higher self esteem, greater trust in humans and a joy of living they haven't experienced in a long time if ever. So when we call a cat "Fat" we mean healthy and happy in every way possible.