When animal rescue organizations us the term “no cull”, it is describing the practice of not routinely euthanizing animals in order to make space for more. We will only euthanize an animal for medical reasons and only after every effort is made by our veterinarian to save the animal. Whenever an animal crosses the rainbow bridge, every effort is made so they are not alone and someone they know is with them. The animal is then cremated and ashes returned to the shelter so they may be scattered and be free to join the others who have also crossed that bridge.

The majority of our adult or adolescent cats live in a free roaming communal environment. Our belief is that free roaming cats become more social with other cats and humans. Communal living allows exercise and play time, as well as getting used to human approach and touch – on the animal’s terms. However, there are also good reasons why cats are in kennels or rooms. New mothers, new arrivals, sick or injured and kittens are kept in another area of the shelter until they are able to join the general population.

In an effort to help combat the worldwide over-population of companion animals, such as cats and dogs, we insure that all our felines are sterilized prior to or shortly after being adopted (kittens). While spay/neuter can be a costly procedure, the costs of subsequent litters from unaltered felines are much higher. An unaltered male and female cat and their offspring can produce more than 400 000 cats in their lifetime.

Vaccinations are important to help control the spread of disease and reduce our veterinary costs. All of our animals are up to date on vaccinations before they are adopted to forever homes. This is a value added service to our adopters as well.

Our shelter is a communal living environment. All our feline residents are spayed or neutered, as well as vaccinated and microchipped, prior to entering the general population.