Feline Rescue, Inc. is a Minnesota-based no
-kill companion cat rescue organization. Our founders established Feline Rescue in 1997 in Minneapolis, MN as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are a volunteer-based organization. Feline Rescue, Inc. is funded exclusively through donations and grants.
We provide rescue and relief to the homeless and endangered cats in our community through programs that offer shelter
, foster, social and medical rehabilitation, feral and stray management, spay/neuter subsidy, and community education
.Vision
We envision a community in which no cat is unwanted.
Mission
To provide safe shelter
, veterinary care
, and socialization for stray
, abandoned, or abused cats until good permanent homes can be found for them.
Our Core Values
Our values support our vision, shape our culture, and guide us in our work. At Feline Rescue, cats always come first. We believe that teamwork and collaboration are critical to achieving our mission. We treat our stakeholders with compassion, dignity and respect. We have a lifelong commitment to each cat.
Feline Rescue has embraced the Five Freedoms as outlined by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and other animal welfare organizations around the world.
- Freedom from hunger or thirst
- Freedom from discomfort
- Freedom from pain, injury, or disease
- Freedom to express normal behavior
- Freedom from fear and distress
Our Rescue Program
Adoption Center
Up to 50 cats are housed in multi-level condo kennels at our Adoption Center at any one time. We also offer complete rehabilitation services for our cats here.
Network of Foster Caregivers
Our extensive network of foster homes cares for an additional 150 adoptable kittens, nursing mothers, and special needs cats.
Outreach Program
Our outreach program focuses on feral cat colony management, Trap-Neuter-Return, and subsidized low-cost spay/neuter programs.
Education Program
Feline Rescue volunteers work with the public to provide education regarding pet overpopulation and responsible pet ownership.