Cat Sanctuary
Welcome Home, Kitties
The Sanctuary
PURR maintains a small property that serves as an outdoor colony for cats that have nowhere else to be placed. This includes feral cats that can’t be released where they were found due to the location being unsafe, and some cats that are friendly but unadoptable because of inappropriate urination or other behavioral issues.
The feral cats hide most of the time, but they always know when it is feeding time! It is so rewarding to see how the cats slowly learn to trust the people who care for them.
We are proud to be a sanctuary where each cat is accepted just the way they are!
Our Process
Upon accepting a cat into our sanctuary, they are acclimated for 4-6 weeks in one of two sheds we have on site. They begin in a large crate inside the shed, then transition to having the run of the whole shed. Next, a pet door us opened to allow them to have access to an outdoor section that is closed in with chicken wire. This allows them to get used to the smells and sounds of the colony, which helps ensure that they will stay on the property once they have completed the acclimation process.
These sheds also serve as shelter for all of the cats during the cold months. Although we do our best to provide many insulated containers stuffed with straw in the sheds to help keep the cats warm, it is still very cold.
Maintaining the colony takes a tremendous amount of time and money. There is always something in need of repair and we go through an insane amount of food.
The space is limited and we have to be very deliberate about the number of feline residents we have at any one time. Although we would love to take all cats in need, we realize the importance of maintaining firm limits to ensure that we are always able to take appropriate care of the cats under our care.
We receive many requests to intake cats so we require an application to help in the decision-making process. We also require a $500 donation per cat that we accept which helps offset the expenses associated with properly caring for a cat for the rest of their life.
To start the application process, please email us at contact@purrphilly.com
Help SUPPORT OUR SANCTUARY 🐾🐾🐾🐾
Help Our Outdoor Cat Colony Residents!
We are so proud of our outdoor sanctuary, which provides a safe, loving home for outdoor cats who have nowhere else to go. These kitties depend on us for food, medical care, warm shelters, and a safe place to call home—but we can’t do it without your help.
Caring for these cats comes with ongoing expenses, including:
🐱 Daily food
🐾 Veterinary care for sick or injured cats
🏡 Repairs and maintenance of their shelters
🛠️ Upkeep of the sanctuary grounds
🏠 Even the mortgage that keeps this refuge open!
Every dollar makes a difference in ensuring these cats receive the care they deserve. Whether it’s $5, $50 or $500, your generosity helps us provide for these precious lives.
💛 Donate today and be a hero for our sanctuary cats! 💛
Thank you for believing in our mission and for supporting these kitties who rely on us—and you! 🐾❤️
