See and Learn More

Check out our campaign video to see why we're SO EXCITED about this opportunity to provide our adoptable cats the type of space they need to thrive here at the shelter while waiting for their forever home. Then take a look at the drawings (below) and slide show (on right) to share our vision and watch our progress.

And, if you're truly a cat lover, you may also be interested in some of the references listed below to learn more about some of the considerations in providing for the health and well-being of our furry friends. For more information about our project, be sure to read our FAQs.

• Architectural Drawings
  for New Addition
  
  
• Site Plan for New Addition

Rendition of our shelter with
proposed addition of cat rooms

Documents and Links

HSLC references:

• Cat Campaign Donation Form - please print, then mail or fax to the HSLC
• Tile Donation Order Form - please print, then mail or fax to the HSLC
• FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions (printable document)

Best practice examples and success stories from other shelters:

• "Happy Tears" Video - one volunteer's reaction to a successful cat room transition at another shelter
• Helping Cats Find Their Happy Place
  Good background and several examples of high profile cat rooms across the country.
• All Together Now - Group Housing for Cats
  Excellent background and considerations for designing cat rooms and related shelter operations.
• Optimizing Feline Housing in Shelters, Veterinary Healthcare, April 2009 - overview of best practice cat housing options 

Learn more about caring for your feline friends - (Selected articles from Petfinder.com library May 2011)

• Thinking of Adopting a Cat?
  
  
• Why Adopt a Second Cat?
  
  
• Adopting a Senior Cat: 10 Reasons You Should
  
  
• Tips for the First 30 Days of Cat Adoption
  
  
• Bringing Home A New Cat
  
  
• 9 Ways to Welcome Home Your New Cat
  
  
• New Cat Introductions
  
  
• Tips for Introducing Two Cats
  
  
• More Tips for Introducing Two Cats
  
  
• General Cat Care
  
  
• Litter Box 101 for Cat Parents
  
  
• Do I need to Litter Train My New Cat?
  
  
• 9 Feline Myths
  
  
• Declawing Cats

Updated: October 13, 2011