Helen Sanders Catpaws

I adopted two kittens in 2019 and the experience could not have been better. The cats were vetted, meaning vaccinated, micro-chipped, healthy, altered and socialized. As a result of my experience with CatPAWS I later became a volunteer. I highly recommend this organization for anyone looking for feline companionship.

I have had the best experience with CatPAWS for finding my kitten! I was looking to adopt a solo cat, which is tough since they really do better in a pair - but I am not in a place to adopt more than one. The coordinator I spoke with was informative, personable, and quick to get back to me with updates after inquiring about a specific kitten. I was able to meet and adopt this kitten and couldn't be happier! I have to also thank their fosters because my kitty is a very well behaved boy. Thank you so much CatPAWs for making my first pet adoption so seamless and special!

We adopted from CatPaws in 2019. We first saw the kittens at PetSmart at an event but they were too young for adoption. We learned that the kittens are raised in foster homes and socialized with family members so they are used to daily house noises. After the adoption the CatPaws team kept in touch with us and helped us through a small medical issue. Our cats are now 3 and a wonderful part of our family. We were so impressed with the group that we now volunteer with them.

We had such an amazing experience adopting from CatPAWS! Julie was thorough during her interview with us to make sure we could provide a good home for a kitty. We were looking for another cat to give our two year old rescue kitty a playmate. At our appointment, Julie was so patient and kind. We stayed for an hour and a half as she answered every question and let us play with many available kitties! We adopted Marshmallow (formerly Scrappy) and she is a perfect addition to our home. The CatPAWS team reached out to us after to check in, and have been nothing but helpful throughout the process. Not to mention all of the cats come completely vaccinated, mircochipped, dewormed, and spayed! I could not say enough positive things about this organization!

I have just adopted my 3rd kitten from CatPAWS and it has been the most MAGICAL, amazing experience each time!! The kittens/cats are in loving foster homes and all 3 came to me litter box trained. I adopted Pirate, who was missing an eye and had leye doctor trips and surgeries after I got him, and CatPAWS took care of all of the costs for him. And now he is purring next to me and happy as a clam! I always over-donate to this nonprofit because they DESERVE it. The volunteers work tireless hours and give so much of their time and love to these cats and kittens. I'm so proud to be a supporter!

We adopted Windsor to bring a kitten to his forever home and to bring happiness to our house . He is wonderful. Neutered, chipped, and shots given. The entire process was easy and I dealt with super great people. They were so informative and know pretty much everything about kittens. I learned so much. Thank you all for your help with bringing Windsor home and he is very happy in his forever home.

This is the 2nd kitty we adopted from Helen Sanders CatPAWS. They are so knowledgeable about all their fur babies. Truly a wonderful organization and a special thank you to Beth for all her help and kindness in our recent adoption. HIGHLY recommend.

Helen Sanders Catpaws does amazing work. They are truly dedicated to saving and helping cats and kittens. I spotted Freddie (see picture) at my neighborhood Pet Smart adoption center. It was love at first sight. Who could resist those stunning green eyes? Not, me. After filling out an adoption form online, I was immediately contacted by the organization. They asked about my home situation and whether I was an experienced cat owner who could provide a forever home for this darling boy. It was impressive how much care and concern they have for these furbabies. I was able to pick up Freddie the next day. He has been my love and joy ever since. Thank you Helen Sanders Catpaws!

We adopted this little guy over the weekend (during the COVID-19 pandemic, mind you) and the process was easy and safe! We worked with both Eden and Beth. Eden answered all of our questions and was patient with our decision process. Once we had decided, she sent lots of updates and photos of our little one. At pick-up, Beth was very knowledgeable, thorough, and even gave us some of his favorite food and toys to start with. He was very timid and shy when we met him, but it's clear he has been well socialized and loved on. He has adjusted almost completely in 2 days and is so lovable and sweet!

I am so thankful to Helen Sanders Catpaws! They have provided so much help to stray cats I have come across. I am just a regular person who has come across a few stray cats and I try to help neighbors when they have colonies of cats but my resources are limited and this is where Catpaws has extended me a hand by providing food for these stray cats. They promote TNR and thanks to that I have been able to help my community by making them aware of this option for the community cats. Catpaws ALWAYS find a way to help out cats in need and that is something I truly appreciate!

We recently lost 2 elder cats we had for nearly 20 years. We were heartbroken when we stumbled on CatPaws and found our new feline family. Their foster family, dedicated volunteers, continued to care for them while they gained enough weight to be spayed and chipped. We brought them home at the end of June 2019 and they have filled our hearts. This organization is so wonderful and in just the last several months I have been following them I have seen how many rescued cats and kittens they have fostered and placed in forever homes. We have recommended them to friends and family both and know others who found their beloved animals at CatPaws. Can’t say enough positive things about this whole experience and this great organization as well as the dedicated volunteers who keep it going! Our family loves you all! ♥️

Our family has adopted and fostered many cats from CatPaws. They have been so easy to work with, such a wonderful and understanding team! All of our kitties have always been so well cared for, the volunteers are so helpful and generous.

I started volunteering with Helen Sanders Catpaws in 2017 when I ran across one of their kitties in a store. I had put my cat down the year prior due to late stage cancer and just couldn't fill that void just yet. But I saw their volunteer flyer and decided what better way to get my "kitty fix" was to volunteer. It is a great experience to work with so many wonderful people who dedicate so much time and effort to this cause. The time spent is rewarding, fun, and crazy at times with all the cats that come through the organization just looking for their forever home. The personalities and kitty characters I meet is priceless. It only took me about four months to give in and adopt "Marley" a four-year old male from Catpaws. He has brought tremendous love and joy to our household.

Catpaws has a dedicated and friendly staff. The work they do rescuing cats and kittens, is a lot of work.
Sometimes heartbreaking, many rewards, too.
They help the kitties both medically and socially fit into a new home.
I am proud to be a dedicated volunteer with the catpaws organization.

My friend used to be a volunteer and referred us. We adopted two kittens as a Christmas surprise for my son this past December. The application process and interview was thorough and quick. We went in to meet all the cats that were available and we were surprised at how loving they were. The foster parents are all amazing, caring and sweet. It was tough to pick our babies but we got the most perfect kitties ever. Helen Sanders CatPaws took care of all the cat’s needs so they were ready to go home fixed, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped. Best of all, they offer 2 for the price of 1!

We recently adopted our babies Cali (who is a Tortie) & Max (Grey/black/white) in June 2019. We wanted to add a couple of siblings for our boy Tiger as his sister Lily had just passed away.

We had heard about Helen CatPaws through friends of ours who had adopted their two boys from them. Since we were looking for babies, we saw pictures of our Cali & Max and decided to put through the paperwork to adopt them. We went through the interview process and you could tell that they want only the best for their adoptees. Since our interview was over the phone, it really came through how much the people at Helen CatPaws care.

Once we were "appurroved", we were able to be in contact with the foster family. Normally I'm the type of person who needs to be hands on with our babies, but after speaking with Amanda (the foster mom for Cali & Max), I felt very comfortable knowing they were in great hands for the few weeks they had to stay until they got spayed and neutered.

My husband and I picked them up at Amanda's house. By that time we were so excited to bring them to their new house and their new big brother, Tiger. Cali & Max are now 23 weeks (Cali) & 25 weeks (Max) and are living life at its fullest. Tiger has become the best big brother. Cali loves to sleep with him and Max loves to play with him. We love that Cali & Max were able to bond while at their foster family house.

Adopting from Helen CatPaws was the best decision we made. We would definitely adopt from them again when the time comes.

If you are looking to adopt, please do consider adopting from Helen CatPaws.

My family had always volunteered time with different charities and I was looking for that one great charity that my family could join and be a part of and grow. I wanted my children to have another dimension in life and have a consistent way they can give back. Helen Sanders CatPaws made that a reality. My entire family including my father have been a part of this organization for a year. We have assisted with everything from fostering, adoptions, education, marketing, promotions, and community outreach. The experience has been nothing short of phenomenal. The organization takes all suggestions or advice from all volunteers and allows you play a significant part in how the organization performs. There is no pressure, but tons of help for any thing you need. I even consulted different employees from organizations such as PetSmart and Petco about Helen Sanders as to what kind of charity it is. All of the references said this is the top charity they have every dealt with in all of the experiences they have had with different charities. I would highly recommend joining this organization as we have and will continue to be a part of it.

In mid year 2016 our family found ourselves in need of some new friends for our young (at the time) dog. His older feline friend (Mazie) had crossed over the rainbow bridge and his older dog friend (Greta) was failing, soon to join Mazie on the other side. My wife in her wisdom knew we needed to find a new friend for our young dog so he would not be alone.

My wife had been visiting a cattery in our neighborhood and so we went to look at kitties. There was one kit (who turned out to be two - sisters who look very alike) who she had fallen for. When we got to the cattery I quickly discerned (being the observant fellow I am) that there were two kits she had been seeing at different times.

I said “no way we can split them up”
- they were very attached to each other. My wife’s initial disappointment thinking we were leaving with no candidate kit quickly changed when I said we would like to adopt both of them.

Next day, adoption approved we took them home. Three days later we confirmed they had ringworm spots. We had no clue what to do. CatPaws was everything they said they would be - available to talk, sharing topical meds, sharing lots of information, but most important was the effort that was made to help us, educate us and help guide us thru how to treat this very treatable fungal infection - they encouraged and supported our journey thru ringworm.

Our adoption facilitator, who was one of the never ending helpful CatPaws
People during our ringworm journey, mentioned that the rescue, Helen Sanders CatPaws was in need of volunteers. So I volunteered. And I still do three years later.

I was very impressed with all they had helped with.

In full disclosure I am a CatPaws Volunteer.

In full disclosure CatPaws continues to break the glass ceiling in all its efforts .

I’ve come to know many other rescues all of whom look at our work, CatPaws work, with high regard.

For us it’s always been about doing the right thing for the kits and cats and for our community.

Thanks for reading.