The Ruffian Foundation is a hard working group of special people with the common goal of providing a safe haven for feral cats. This non-profit has created a great facility that is currently home to 70 cats.

i created the ruffian foundation in 2004 to rescue some of the local feral cats in danger of starvation, injury, or death due to rapid economic development and human neglect. we now care for over 70 ferals (altered and vaccinated)on 28 wooded acres in NC. this sanctuary fulfills an urgent need to give these cats a safe refuge.

There's nothing better in this world than knowing that you've truly made a difference, and alleviated the suffering of endangered animals. Volunteering at the cat sanctuary really makes a difference - I go home feeling exhausted and floating on air! (Review entered by GreatNonprofits staff member from paper review on behalf of reviewer)

Always a cat lover, I am delighted to belong to an organization that cares for cats who would otherwise perish. I enjoy working with the other cat lovers during our events and interacting with the public most of whom are also feline aficionados. We share our cat stories. (Entered by GreatNonprofits staff member from paper review on behalf of reviewer)

It's taken a while for the organization to get up and running. With more donations we could do a lot more for feral cats.