Whisker Wishes Rescue

Whisker Wishes Rescue We are passionate about helping cats find loving homes and a second chance at happiness.

WWR provides medical, behavioral and physical support for cats despite their age and/or health. We promote sustainable living and caregiving by building awareness, appreciation and respect for all animals in our community. We believe that our responsibility is first to the cats that are in local, open-access shelters with a high probability of being euthanized. We primarily take in cats from shelters in Tipton, Lauderdale, Fayette, Madison counties in West Tennessee.

07/09/2025

Many women stay in abusive situations because they have no safe place to take their pets, but Safe Haven for Pets, a partnership between MSU CVM and Care Lodge Domestic Violence Shelter in Meridian, is changing that.
The program began in the mid-90s when Dr. Sharon Grace, then a private practitioner and since a longtime member of the CVM faculty, treated an abused kitten brought in by a kind neighbor. The heartbreak of that case never left her, and she was encouraged to “rewrite the ending” by helping animals in crisis. That moment planted the seed for Safe Haven.
This summer, we quietly celebrated a milestone: the admission of the 250th animal into the program. Three dogs from the same household entered just this week.
To date, Safe Haven has provided over 8,300 days of individualized veterinary care and boarding, including nearly 5,000 days in just the past five years.
For the safety of those in the program, specific details, like partner shelters and most veterinarians, are always kept confidential. But behind the scenes, this program is active, impactful, and changing lives every day.
Safe pets mean safer people. And at MSU CVM, we’re proud to be part of that solution.

07/05/2025
See you at our bake sale at Hollywood Feed Atoka on Saturday 7/5/25 from 1-4pm. We are raising $ to purchase a pallet of...
07/05/2025

See you at our bake sale at Hollywood Feed Atoka on Saturday 7/5/25 from 1-4pm. We are raising $ to purchase a pallet of damaged litter from Hollywood Feed!

Animal rescue is incredibly rewarding, but also very challenging. Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers who juggle...
06/29/2025

Animal rescue is incredibly rewarding, but also very challenging. Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers who juggle full-time jobs and family responsibilities while doing everything we can to help animals in need.

Right now, the Memphis Metropolitan area is facing a heartbreaking crisis: there simply aren’t enough resources—shelter space, funding, or foster homes—to keep up with the number of animals needing help.

Sadly, when shelters reach capacity, they are often forced to make the most difficult decision—euthanizing animals to make room for others. This is never what anyone wants, and it weighs heavily on everyone involved.

Rescue groups like ours do not euthanize healthy animals. But because we care deeply about the well-being of every animal we take in, we can only accept as many as we can safely house and care for in our homes.

We understand how upsetting it can be to hear “no” when you’re trying to help an animal. Please know that Whisker Wishes makes every effort to respond to every phone call, voicemail, and email because we genuinely care about our community. While most people we speak with are kind and understanding, there are times when responses are hurtful—such as cursing at us or hanging up abruptly.

We kindly ask for your patience and respect. We are doing the best we can with the resources we have, and every interaction matters. Compassion goes both ways, and together, we can make a greater impact.

If you’re looking for ways to help, consider fostering, adopting, donating, or simply sharing our mission. Every bit of support helps us save lives.

06/29/2025

Even mountain lions give me the stink eye 😝

Great idea!!!! 😜
06/28/2025

Great idea!!!! 😜

Azriel Shadow Singer and Spy Master of the Kitten Court!
06/25/2025

Azriel Shadow Singer and Spy Master of the Kitten Court!

Hanging out with Coconut and our friends at Hollywood Feed on Collins Street until 4:00 pm today!
06/21/2025

Hanging out with Coconut and our friends at Hollywood Feed on Collins Street until 4:00 pm today!

06/19/2025

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Memphis, TN

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19016302196

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