The Cat Connection

The Cat Connection We rescue stray and abandoned cats! See more about us below. In our adoption program we work to locate new homes for stray and abandoned cats and kittens.

The Cat Connection is an almost all volunteer (one employee) 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill organization whose primary mission is to rescue abandoned, abused, unwanted, stray, neglected, and injured cats, and to facilitate their adoption into responsible permanent homes. The second part of our mission is to control the feral cat population through our Trap-Neuter-Return-Maintain (TNRM) program and th

rough the trapping and socialization of feral kittens. The Cat Connection works to end the growth of the feral population through TNRM, or Trap-Neuter-Return-Maintain, programs in many local communities including Waltham, Newton, Belmont, Brighton, Allston and Watertown, Massachusetts. We provide food, medical attention, and – when space allows – temporary shelter in one of our foster homes, while we work to find permanent placement with responsible, loving families. Our foster parents provide a safe and loving environment for these homeless animals. And because our cats are fostered in private homes we can offer insight into their personalities - whether they will be good with children, dogs, other cats, etc. The Cat Connection is not a shelter, but there are occasions when we are asked to take cats from their owners for a variety of reasons. We can offer advice, but limited resources prevent us from accepting all of these cats into our care. We may at times be able to assist in seeking new homes if the present owners are able to assist us with housing the cat in need of a new home until we find one.

Beignet says that it's okay if you boop his nose.
08/25/2025

Beignet says that it's okay if you boop his nose.

Can you believe August is almost over? That means it's almost time for The Cat Connection to start drawing winners for o...
08/24/2025

Can you believe August is almost over? That means it's almost time for The Cat Connection to start drawing winners for our annual calendar raffle. We'll keep our fingers crossed that you'll be one of them!

Purchase your tickets for a chance to win some great prizes and help save cats. This year's calendar is full of great prizes like a custom pet portrait, gift cards to Amazon and more, and special KitNip boxes full of goodies for your own cats.

We’ll draw a winner for a new prize every day in September – that’s 30 chances to win. Get your tickets now: bit.ly/TCCraffle25

All ticket sales benefit The Cat Connection, support the cats in our care, and help us to continue saying "yes" when cats need us most.

(Note: While there are 30 chances to win, you are ineligible for additional prizes once you do win.)

Piper is a sweet and clever kitty with many talents—including housekeeping! 😹 We adore her calico can-do attitude. 💕 ...
08/23/2025

Piper is a sweet and clever kitty with many talents—including housekeeping! 😹 We adore her calico can-do attitude. 💕

STARTING TOMORROW! The Cat Connection’s Clear The Shelters Open House!What's Clear the Shelters? It's a nationwide pet a...
08/22/2025

STARTING TOMORROW! The Cat Connection’s Clear The Shelters Open House!

What's Clear the Shelters? It's a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need. During this special adoption month, adopters at The Cat Connection will receive a “swag bag” filled with enrichment items for your new kitty(ies), and other special gifts.

We currently have many cats, bonded pairs of cats, and kittens available for adoption. You can see many of our friends on our website (check our profile) and learn more about the adoption process. You can also join us at our state of the art shelter to meet cats in purrson.

When? August 23 and 24, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where? 167 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

THIS WEEKEND! Are you looking for a new feline friend or two? August is Clear The Shelters month, a nationwide pet adopt...
08/20/2025

THIS WEEKEND! Are you looking for a new feline friend or two? August is Clear The Shelters month, a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need.

This upcoming weekend is The Cat Connection's open house!

When? August 23 and 24, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where? 167 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

We currently have many cats, bonded pairs of cats, and kittens available for adoption. Visit our website to learn more about some of our adoptable cats and the adoption process. You can find our site in our profile.

Don't forget - During this special adoption month, adopters will receive a “swag bag” filled with enrichment items for your new kitty(ies), and other special gifts! We look forward to meeting you at our state of the art shelter this weekend.

The cat’s out of the bag… and his name is Angelo! 😈This handsome fella is ready for playtime and even more ready to find...
08/19/2025

The cat’s out of the bag… and his name is Angelo! 😈

This handsome fella is ready for playtime and even more ready to find his forever home.💕

Mustache must ask you a question… but he’ll shave it for later. 😉
08/18/2025

Mustache must ask you a question… but he’ll shave it for later. 😉

The Cat Connection of Greater Boston is pleased to join hundreds of shelters across the country to host Clear The Shelte...
08/17/2025

The Cat Connection of Greater Boston is pleased to join hundreds of shelters across the country to host Clear The Shelters in August 2025, a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need.

During this special adoption month, adopters will receive a “swag bag” filled with enrichment items for your new kitty(ies), and other special gifts!

We currently have many cats, bonded pairs of cats, and kittens available for adoption. Check our website - find it in our profile - for examples of our current available kitties and to learn about our adoption process.

We will be holding The Cat Connection’s Clear The Shelters Open House at our state of the art shelter!

When? August 23 and 24, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Where? 167 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

We look forward to meeting you!

isn't over quite yet! Lilith would like to join what you have planned for your evening. Especially if it involves wand...
08/16/2025

isn't over quite yet! Lilith would like to join what you have planned for your evening. Especially if it involves wand toys or climbing.

It’s , and no one does chillaxing better than sweet Pixie and her adorable baby boy, Shmurgle. 🥰
08/15/2025

It’s , and no one does chillaxing better than sweet Pixie and her adorable baby boy, Shmurgle. 🥰

Purchase your tickets for a chance to win some great prizes and help save cats! This year's calendar is full of great pr...
08/14/2025

Purchase your tickets for a chance to win some great prizes and help save cats! This year's calendar is full of great prizes like a custom pet portrait, gift cards to Amazon and more, and special KitNip boxes full of goodies for your own cats.

We’ll draw a winner for a new prize every day in September – that’s 30 chances to win. Get your tickets now: bit.ly/TCCraffle25

All ticket sales benefit The Cat Connection, support the cats in our care, and help us to continue saying "yes" when cats need us most.

(Note: While there are 30 chances to win, you are ineligible for additional prizes once you do win.)

We asked Oliver to pose for a photo and in return he asked, "Like this?"Sure, Oliver, just like that 😆
08/13/2025

We asked Oliver to pose for a photo and in return he asked, "Like this?"

Sure, Oliver, just like that 😆

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Waltham, MA
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