Our future

Paying it forward — a goal we are building toward

Our broader outreach is an ambition we are developing, not an established or funded program. It depends on sustainable funding, capacity, and the right collaborations. Our first priority is always the cats already in our care.

First, secure our own cats' future

Our broader outreach — helping other shelters with websites and online visibility, shelter-building projects, and TNR support — is an ambition we are developing. It is not yet an established or funded program. It depends on sustainable funding, capacity, and the right collaborations. Our first priority is always the cats already in our care.

Your support helps us provide food, supplies, shelter upkeep, and veterinary care for the cats already depending on us. As we establish a sustainable foundation, we hope to extend that kindness to other cats and caretakers.

We want to be honest about this: we are not yet in a position to offer shelter-building, digital help, or TNR support to others as a formal service. We share this vision because it is real to us — and because we want supporters to know what we hope this community can grow into.

Three ways we hope to help

What we are working toward

Digital skills for shelters

Paw Mom and Paw Dad have website, social media, and technology skills. We hope to help other shelters improve their websites, online presence, and visibility so their work can be seen.

Shelter-building projects

We are handy with tools and building projects. Over the years we have built multiple shelters on our own property. As capacity allows, we hope to help shelters and colony caretakers with shelter-building.

TNR & practical support

We hope to support trap-neuter-return efforts and other practical needs for community cats and the people who care for them — as resources and the right collaborations allow.

Promoting shelters

Lifting up shelters locally and beyond

One thing we can do today is help people find real, verified shelters through our independent rescue directory. We are not affiliated with these organizations, but we believe helping them be seen is a small, honest way to start paying it forward.

A rescued cat in the Hudson Valley

Help us secure our paw family's care first — so we can one day help more cats.

Every gift becomes a warm bed and a second chance.

Your support goes to food, vet care, and the heated shelter keeping the cats safe.

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