What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KMedications & animal supplies
- #2 $28KVeterinarian care
What they call their work
What they do
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Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
- Directs donated funds toward animal care and veterinary servicesAllocates all donated funds exclusively to the care of sanctuary animals, including veterinary care and medications, with $27,716 spent on veterinary services and $3,901 on medications and supplies in 2025, and $19,165 and $11,437 respectively in 2023.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services 1 activity
- Operates a low-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats in the local communityProvides affordable spay and neuter services to members of the local community who cannot afford such care, continuing operations during the sanctuary’s multi-year closure phase.
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Rescue and Adoption of Cats 1 activity
- Provides lifelong care for non-adoptable cats at a cage-free sanctuaryOffers permanent shelter, food, veterinary care, and medicine to approximately 100–200 cats, including FIV-positive and FeLV-positive animals, in a cage-free, no-kill environment. The sanctuary remains open by appointment during its phased closure.
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Who runs it
- Chad Ritchko — Baord Member
- Julia Manna — Board Member
- Noel Romano-Kops — Vice President
- Virginia A Yancey — President
How they approach the work
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- 100% Donation Allocation to Animal Care 124 orgsmethodology: 100% donation allocationBy directing 100% of donated funds directly to animal care, the organization maximizes donor impact and trust because it eliminates administrative diversion and reinforces a commitment to transparency and efficiency in service delivery.shared approach: 100% Direct Funding Model →
- Lifelong, No-Kill, Cage-Free Care Model 66 orgsmethodology: cage-free_no-kill_careBy providing permanent, cage-free, no-kill shelter with integrated medical and basic needs support, the organization ensures the highest quality of life for non-adoptable animals because this environment maximizes feline well-being and reflects a commitment to the inherent value of each animal life.shared approach: Spay-Neuter Access Expansion →
- Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Access to Reduce Overpopulation 66 orgsmethodology: low_cost_spay_neuter_accessBy offering low-cost spay/neuter services to low-income community members, the organization reduces cat overpopulation because increased access to preventive care directly decreases unplanned litters and euthanasia rates.shared approach: Spay-Neuter Access Expansion →