The Colony Cat Advocates

06/08/2025

Over a decade ago, Julie was found in a ditch — abandoned and alone. Her kittens were discovered nearby, but their tiny family had clearly been dumped on purpose.

We’ll never know what Julie went through before she was rescued by an incredibly kind lady (who somehow ended up in this situation many times), but it’s no surprise Julie is a little moody sometimes. Whether it’s lingering trauma or just her bold personality, it’s part of what makes her uniquely Julie!

Now a senior girl, Julie is looking for a calm forever home — no kids, and ideally no other pets. That said, she’s shared space with cats and dogs before and handled it like the seasoned queen she is.

Julie has waited a long time, and she already lost her original rescuer/foster and her husband who passed too early — the two people who are the reason why The Colony exists.

Maybe you’re the quiet companion she’s been waiting for?

06/08/2025

Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Underdog Vet Services is offering low-cost spays, neuters, vaccines and microchips for indoor cats, outdoor cats and dogs on Tuesday, August 26!

Their mobile spay/neuter clinic will be at our shelter, 1925 Shelter Court in Oshkosh, on this day.

>> To sign up, email [email protected]

All scheduling will be done through Underdog Vet Services; OAHS is only the host site for this clinic; please direct all questions to them.

Underdog Pet Rescue of Wisconsin, Inc.

06/08/2025

***FOUND***
This little cutie was found on McCagg Street in Peshtigo. If you have any info please call the shelter 906-864-7297

04/08/2025

When we first met Izzy, she was covered in a painful, matted blanket of her own fur — so tight it pulled at her delicate skin 💔

Terrified of humans, she still let her foster gently shave her down, like she knew we were trying to help.

Her eyes were a mess. She was dangerously underweight. We weren’t sure she’d make it very long.

But guess what?

Izzy is still here — sassy as ever, bossing everyone around with her squeaky old-lady meow and demanding only the fanciest wet food 😆💕

This girl is tough. And she’s not done writing her story.

She’s super cat friendly, but thinks that humans are gross. She’ll sit at your feet and yell at you, but when you try to touch her, she scurries away like she’s allergic to human germs.

Our vet said it would be dangerous to spay her, so she’s looking for a hospice-style life with someone who will keep her safe & indoors!

She’s had senior bloodwork several times & nothing scary has popped up yet! 👵

02/08/2025

Ever stop to think about the purpose of your work?

HEA’s Adoption Program Manager role is deeply rooted in purpose—the life-changing kind.

If you’ve been craving something more in your professional life, take some time this weekend to reflect.

If this opportunity feels right, we invite you to apply before the window closes on August 15.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to increase humanity’s capacity to care for its companion animals, we’re building a community-owned organization. With that in mind, we believe it’s important to be transparent about our strategic intentions. So we’d like to share the vision behind this exciting new opportunity!

Before getting into the specifics of this future-focused role, we also want to take a proud moment to celebrate where we’ve been.

Since our founding in 2006, the responsibilities of HEA’s adoption efforts have been lovingly and passionately shared by many—our founders, volunteers, and staff. Like most shelters and rescues, we’ve made adoptions happen with heart, hustle, and grit—each of those special moments has happened because of incredible people who give everything they have (even when they have nothing left to give).

Operating in our all-hands-on-deck model has allowed us to pair more than 7,500 animals with loving families—and that deserves to be celebrated!

Looking ahead, just imagine what’s possible—for the animals, the families, the volunteers, and the future of HEA’s mission—when we dedicate full-time leadership to this critical life-saving program!

If you’re the right person, you’re going to feel it when you read this. But we also want to offer a bit of wisdom—because this is a big moment to consider.

Joining the companion animal welfare field is more than a career decision—it’s a heart decision.

The work is complex, emotional, and meaningful—it will change your life in unexpected ways.

It’s about purpose, alignment, and personal legacy. It’s a chance to shape the future of companion animal welfare—and help take HEA’s work to the next level.

If you’re the person we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.

And if not? Maybe someone you know is looking for exactly this kind of purpose in their work—please pass it along.

Applications are open through Friday, August 15.

Visit heanokill.org/careers to read the full role description. If the opportunity still feels right after you’ve explored the details, we invite you to take the next steps.
❤🐾

01/08/2025

TNR and spay/neuter are the only humane solution to combating the overpopulation crisis we are in.

We can NOT adopt our way out. There are far more cats than available homes. TNR helps prevent future generations of suffering on the streets.

The Kitten Lady shares how to Trap/Neuter/Return: https://youtu.be/wF_omFE7Etc

30/07/2025

📣 HEA is hiring a full-time Adoption Program Manager! 📣

We’re growing—not just in numbers, but in vision, in impact, and in what’s possible in the field of companion animal welfare.

To support this growth, HEA is hiring a full-time Adoption Program Manager—a pivotal leader who will guide one of our most impactful and visible programs.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to increase humanity’s capacity to care for its companion animals, we’re building a community-owned organization. With that in mind, we believe it’s important to be transparent about our strategic intentions. So we’d like to share the vision behind this exciting new opportunity!

Before getting into the specifics of this future-focused role, we also want to take a proud moment to celebrate where we’ve been.

Since our founding in 2006, the responsibilities of HEA’s adoption efforts have been lovingly and passionately shared by many—our founders, volunteers, and staff. Like most shelters and rescues, we’ve made adoptions happen with heart, hustle, and grit—each of those special moments has happened because of incredible people who give everything they have (even when they have nothing left to give).

Operating in our all-hands-on-deck model has allowed us to pair more than 7,500 animals with loving families—and that deserves to be celebrated!

(For a little added context about the growth we're experiencing: almost half of those 7,500+ adoptions have happened in just the last five years.)

Looking ahead, just imagine what’s possible—for the animals, the families, the volunteers, and the future of HEA’s mission—when we dedicate full-time leadership to this critical life-saving program!

If you’re the right person, you’re going to feel it when you read this. But we also want to offer a bit of wisdom—because this is a big moment to consider.

Joining the companion animal welfare field is more than a career decision—it’s a heart decision.

The work is complex, emotional, and meaningful—it will change your life in unexpected ways.

It’s about purpose, alignment, and personal legacy. It’s a chance to shape the future of companion animal welfare—and help take HEA’s work to the next level.

If you’re the person we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.

And if not? Maybe someone you know is looking for exactly this kind of purpose in their work—please pass it along.

Applications are open through Friday, August 15.

Visit heanokill.org/careers to read the full role description. If the opportunity still feels right after you’ve explored the details, we invite you to take the next steps.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission to increase humanity's capacity to care for its companion animals. ❤🐾

30/07/2025