What you can do...

 There are so many ways to support Whiskers! You can make a donation, adopt a kitty, attend our events, support our fundraisers, become a sponsor, host a food or supply drive, or volunteer your time. Every act of kindness helps our cats in need! 

As a non-profit organization, Whiskers Pet Rescue relies heavily on donations to continue our mission. Your generous contributions help us provide food, medical care, and shelter for our cats. Every dollar makes a difference and goes directly to our care efforts. Consider supporting us in our cause to save lives.

 Whiskers is a no-kill rescue and a registered 501(c)(3) charity. All donations are tax deductible.  EIN: 47-4357003  

You can help us care for the kitties at Whiskers and in foster by choosing supplies from our Wish Lists! 

You can have supplies shipped to us at 134 Main St South, Southbury, CT 06488 

or you can drop them off at the shelter. There are usually cleaning teams there between 9-11AM to answer the door. Our business hours are Wed. - Sun. 1-4pm. There is also a metal can outside where you can leave items when we are closed.

Check out all the wonderful cats currently available for adoption at Whiskers Pet Rescue in Southbury! These adorable kitties are waiting patiently to find their forever homes. Please note that kittens are not posted online, but once your application is approved, you can schedule an appointment to meet all of our available kittens in person!

* Please note that you can certainly visit Whiskers during our open hours, but you won't be able to play with or put on hold/adopt unless you have an approved application on file. It is always better to get approved first!    APPLY

Our amazing volunteers are the heart of Whiskers Pet Rescue. They spend their free time cleaning, cuddling, and caring for our cats and kittens — making every day brighter for them. If you love cats and want to make a difference, we’d love for you to join our Whiskers volunteer family! 

 Our Foster Program is truly life-changing — for the cats and the people who help them. By opening your heart and home, you give rescued cats and kittens the love and safety they need until they’re ready for adoption. Every foster family makes a difference, and we’d love for you to be part of that lifesaving journey. 

Here are five possibilities you may want to consider:

• Bequest By Will 

Giving a bequest through your will is an easy and direct way to leave a legacy. You can state a certain dollar amount or choose to specify a percentage of your estate. At your death, a charitable deduction will be available to your estate in calculating estate tax due.

• Gift Of Cash Or Securities

An outright gift of cash or securities is the simplest way of making a gift to Whiskers Pet Rescue.

• Life Insurance Policies

If you have life insurance that you no longer need to protect you or your family, you may gift the policy to Whiskers Pet Rescue.

• Retirement Plan Assets

You may acquire particular tax advantages by naming Whiskers Pet Rescue a primary or contingent beneficiary on all or a portion of your RPA accounts.

• Charitable Trusts

Your assets can provide a steady stream of payments to you, with the trust assets transferred to Whiskers Pet Rescue at your death or at any earlier time you specify. These trusts can provide an immediate income tax deduction.

Whiskers Cat Rescue currently has about 70 senior cats in our Senior-to-Senior Forever Foster Program. Many shelters will not even accept senior cats, but they matter to us at Whiskers! We desperately need help to continue this wonderful mission of connecting senior citizens with senior felines. By sponsoring a senior kitty, you assist with providing essential medical care, medications, and basic supplies like food and litter for the cats in our wonderful senior program.

Exciting News!
We’re thrilled to announce a purr-fect partnership with Ellis Builders, a premier building company right here in Southbury, CT!

Ellis Builders is generously going to donate a portion of their re-roofing projects to support the kitties at Whiskers — how amazing is that?!  

They’re not only skilled professionals, but also truly kind-hearted people. If you’re planning roofing work, please consider reaching out to Ellis Builders!

Feeling inspired to help the Whiskers kitties? You could host your own food/supplies drive or fundraiser! Let us know when and where, and we’ll happily share it on our website and socials! You can see our wish lists for the items we need most HERE.

* Sold out until July 2026! Check back then, please!

Whiskers Cat Rescue offers cage-free rooms for cats that are stressed or need socialization to become more easily adoptable. Our special 'Cuddler' volunteers work one-on-one with these cats and kittens to comfort and socialize them. You can also make a difference in cat adoption by sponsoring one of these rooms, helping to support the kitties staying in 'your' room at Whiskers Southbury.