Giving back
Shelters near you
Whether you want to adopt, volunteer or report a cat, it starts with finding the right shelter. Every listing in this directory is verified against public registers before it appears here.
The first shelters are on their way: the directory just opened.
Are you a shelter or a rescue?
Listing is free, and it stays free: a verified profile, a pin on the map, and one alert a day for what can't wait (adoptions, lost cats, donations).
Register my shelterWhy adopt from a shelter
Thousands of cats are waiting for a family in shelters. Adopting from one gives a second chance to a cat that is already microchipped, vaccinated and usually spayed or neutered, with a team behind it that knows the cat and can guide you. The adoption fee is far less than the care already cost, and it pays for the next cat coming in.
A verified directory
Every organization in this directory is checked against public registers before it goes live: the IRS 501(c)(3) list or the state nonprofit registry in the US, the Charity Commission or Companies House in the UK, the CRA charities list in Canada, the ACNC register in Australia. So the alerts posted here (urgent adoptions, lost or found cats, donation drives) always come from a real, identified shelter.
Frequently asked questions
How do I adopt a cat from a shelter?
Contact the shelter (most listings include an email, a phone number or a Messenger button), tell them about your home and habits, then meet the cat in person. The adoption closes with a fee that covers microchipping, vaccines and spaying or neutering, and usually an adoption contract.
How much does adopting a shelter cat cost?
Adoption fees vary by shelter and cover all or part of the care already provided: microchipping, vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, tests. It's far below what those procedures actually cost at the vet, and it's what lets the shelter keep doing its work.
How can I help a shelter without adopting?
Shelters need donations (money, food, blankets, litter), temporary foster homes, volunteers for care and transport, and visibility: sharing their adoption alerts genuinely makes a difference.
Are the shelters in this directory verified?
Yes. Every listing is checked against public registers before it goes live: the IRS 501(c)(3) list or the state nonprofit registry in the US, the Charity Commission or Companies House in the UK, the CRA charities list in Canada, the ACNC register in Australia. The Verified badge means the check passed.