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Volcano Cat Sanctuary is a 501c3 nonprofit cat rescue committed to the well-being of all animals on Hawai'i Island.

We are currently fostering kittens ages 4 weeks to 12 weeks, and building a cat sanctuary to permanently house Hawai'i Island's cats.

09/07/2025

Paints, Kitties, and Vino!

Limited spots for our next Paint & Purr on Saturday, September 20th!
Our last one filled up the day before the event (which meant no last minute tickets)…

Join us, Volcano Cat Sanctuary, for our next “Paint & Purr” event with artist guiding us at in Hilo!

Enjoy a selection of libations as Laurie will be guiding everyone to paint this adorable floating kitty…

When: Saturday, Sept 20th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: ONE GALLERY
186 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo

This event has limited space, so please register ahead of time using one of our options:

-You can use the QR code on the flier above, and then click “Check Next Availability” and proceed with booking
OR
-You can go to our bio, click on our linktree, and the first link will take you to the signup page! Then click “Check Next Availability” and proceed with booking

A portion of proceeds will go to helping rescue kittens and cats of the Big Island, as we continue our ongoing efforts, and are fundraising to continue building our first kitty shelters at our permanent sanctuary site on the east side of the Big Island.

Help save lives, have fun, and kick back with a tasty beverage and cats!!

Again, limited spots, so get your tickets now!
And prepare to paint, sip, and cuddle!

09/06/2025

ISO SIBLINGS - Found at Keaau Transfer Station

Call for community assistance! Have you caught or seen a kitten who looks like this one?

We rescued this kitten from the transfer station about a week ago, and there is a sibling that we have been trying to trap, but haven’t had success.

Have you seen or trapped a kitten who looked this size or age, since that time, at the Kea’au Transfer Station?
We want to reunite them!
But we haven’t seen hide nor hair of the kitten since, despite multiple attempts.

It’s so hard for these sibling sets to get separated, but we have had some success stories recently, working with other rescuers, and making multiple attempts, eventually bringing these families back together in the safety of our sanctuary!

If you’ve got any info, or have the kitty in question, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send us a DM, and let’s get these babies back together!

-The Volcano Cat Sanctuary Crew

09/06/2025

Meet Loki & Pumbaa! This sister & brother are currently living their best lives in a fabulous foster home, they’re getting to be quite the snuggly little sibling set. It wasn’t an easy start for them, but these two rescue kitties are really coming out of their shells, and it’s beautiful to see.They were part of a sibling group, and as sometimes happens, it wasn’t possible to get them all in one go. But little by little, all the siblings and mama were eventually caught, and happily reunited. Two of their siblings have been adopted, and now it’s time for these two. We would love to see them go together, since they help each other to be brave through all the changes they have been through. You can see in the video how bonded they are with each other, and how friendly and cute they are with our foster!It is true that some of the shy kitties end up becoming the biggest lovers once they are given that extra tender touch to help them learn to come out of their shells!Adopting rescue siblings is a really beautiful way to help kitties get the gift of staying with their family, despite all the changes they are forced to go through during the rescue process. If you think you want to be a forever home for these two siblings, we would love to chat and see if it’s a good fit! Reach out via DM, or submit your interest using the link below, and we’d love to answer any questions you may have. We love to coordinate meet and greets…https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PUNA/CatNote: submitting an adoption interest form is not a commitment to adopt, so don’t be afraid to submit one if you’re considering it, and let’s talk story!

09/04/2025

Adoptable Kitten Spotlight!
Mocha & Precious

This boy & girl bonded pair of Siamese kittens are ready for their dream adoptive family to find them! With their creamy coats and gorgeous blue eyes, they’re quite the radiant pair. They have given each other such strength and resilience through some harrowing experiences, which is why they absolutely will only be adopted together to the same home.

Both of these kittens came from a local cat dumping spot. Mocha was the first to be rescued by one of our caretakers.

We went back day after day to catch Precious, but were having no luck.

It’s so tough when we are not able to trap siblings together. The longer they are separated, the remaining kittens get scared and harder to trap. In this case it was especially true, since it was just the two of them.

Precious went into survival mode, being totally on her own during that week.

Thankfully, one of our amazing fosters helped us to successfully trap her about a week later, and the moment that the siblings were reunited they were so happy to see each other and snuggled up to comfort each other. What a massive relief!

Mocha is quite a snuggly baby, and Precious is a little more cautious, but Mocha helps her to be brave. In time, our caretakers feel Precious will be independent and confident, but she needs a permanent home to be able to complete that journey. She’s still very sweet at this stage, but a little slower to warm up.

It’s a very special gift to be able to help kitties stay together rather than be separated during the rescue and adoption process, especially when these type of bonds are present, and 2 is better than 1 when it comes to kittens!

If you are ready to give these stunning kittens a beautiful next chapter, we would love to hear from you! They’re available for pre-adoption, but will be ready to go to their adoptive home very soon, so we’re searching for the perfect fit.

Send us a DM, and let’s talk!

Or fill out an adoption form here:

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PUNA/Cat

09/02/2025

Meet Ophelia!!! This stunning beauty found herself at a spay and neuter clinic with nowhere to go!! A wonderful vet took her with, and called us to see if we could host her until we find a home for her.

It’s time!!!

Look at that adorable face.
Let’s make her a happy kitty!!! 💚

If you’re looking for a single furry friend, she may be your new besty. If you are interested to give this beautiful tigress a forever home, please reach out to us via this intake form:

https://new.shelterluv.com/form/other/PUNA/59049-cat-intake-form

Mahalo! 💚🧡💚🐾🧡

09/02/2025

New vet!

09/02/2025

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐧!! 🐾

𝓢𝓮𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻 𝓟𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓽 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓟𝓾𝓻𝓻

👨‍🎨 🍷 🐈‍⬛ Do you like to paint, meet kitties and enjoy good company? Join us on Saturday, September 20th for our fourth 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐫 fun-raiser with artist Laurie Bauers at One Gallery!!

Laurie will be guiding everyone to paint this most adorable floating kitty!
Help save lives, have fun and kick back with a libation! 🐈❤🍷

When: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: ONE GALLERY
186 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo

This event has limited space, so please register ahead of time using the QR code on the flier above! Or go to www.lauriebauers.com

https://www.lauriebauers.com/book-online

Click the Paint and Purr book now button, click “check next availability" and the event will pop up for registration.

What’s better than a chill evening of Painting and Purring - a paint and sip event that supports local kitties on the Big Island?!
🎨 🍹🐈

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𝓦𝓱𝓸 𝓲𝓼 𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓮 “𝓕𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓲𝓷 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮” 𝓚𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓷 𝓐𝓭𝓸𝓹𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽? 🍂🍁

Volcano Cat Sanctuary’s next adoption event will take place on Sunday, September 28th!! 🎉🐾💓

Meet our adorable rescue kitty cats on at the Kohala Coffee Co. at the Puna Kai Shopping Center from 2-4pm!

While you sip a delicious coffee from our host ☕️ - our sweet, darling kitties will be there!! Awaiting their precious purrever homes. 🏡 💚

Treated for fleas, worms, vaccinated, altered and microchipped - these munchkins are waiting for YOU!!

We can’t wait to meet you!! 🐾🎉🌺🌋☕️🧋

09/02/2025

If you’re shopping at Foodland or Sack N Save during the month of September, you can support Volcano Cat Sanctuary!

It’s GIVE ALOHA, Foodland’s annual gift matching program, and it’s easy peasy to participate…

Anytime you shop at either Foodland or Sack N Save, here’s how you can make a donation at checkout:
Make sure you are an enrolled Maika’i member
Using our code 79197
Donate up to $249, and a portion will be MATCHED by Foodland!

It’s that simple!
Take a snapshot of this so that next time you go to Foodland or Sack N Save, your donation to our rescue efforts will go a little farther!
All September long!

Thank you for your support as we prepare to build the first kitty shelters at our permanent sanctuary site!

09/01/2025

🧡🐾 Orange you glad it’s 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆?! From pumpkin-spice purrballs to marmalade mischief-makers, ginger kitties bring the spice and the sweetness. 😸✨

It’s the 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙧-𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 way to kick off September — with a sprinkle of cinnamon sass, a dash of pumpkin spice, and a whole lot of cattitude. 🍂🧡

If your home is missing a little extra flavor, don’t worry — we’ve got plenty of rescue cats who are ready to spice up your life. 🌶️🐾

www.volcanocatsanctuary.org

09/01/2025

Meet Sarah, a stunning Russian Blue kitten!!

👑🐾 Sarah is a happy, healthy little kitten full of love and playfulness! She adores the company of other cats and will jump right into any game or cuddle pile. At night, she loves to curl up in your hair and purr herself to sleep. Sarah has the tiniest, sweetest meow that she only uses on special occasions, and she’s perfectly litter box trained. With her gentle spirit, playful energy, and affectionate heart, Sarah would make a truly wonderful addition to any loving home.

Sarah was lovingly taken in by one of our rock star fosters recently, as they found her abandoned, discarded and forlorn — but not any more!! She is loved up now, and loves to cuddle with her foster mama.

If you would like to provide Sarah a permanent loving furrever home, please reach out to us:

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/PUNA/Cat

Mahalo! 🩶🖤💛🤍🐾

09/01/2025

🎉🎉 We are so very excited to share with you, dear friends — precious Lulu and Tucker found their forever homes today at our adoption event at Kohala Coffee Co.!!! And sweet Paprika and Chalupa were pre-adopted — TOGETHER!! 😻💗🐾💗😻

Thank you all so much!!!

Tomorrow is another day!!

Saving one starfish kitten at a time!! 🫶🌟✨🌟💫

09/01/2025

What a delightful Kitty Adoption Event we had today, hosted by Kohala Coffee Co.! ☕️ 🐾

To witness all these amazing keiki who played and stroked our rescue kitties for hours on end- it was just wonderful and heartwarming to witness. 💓🌺🐾🐈

These keiki are such a promising future - thank you parent(s) for allowing them to feel compassion and empathy and give them space and time to connect with our rescued kitties. 🐾💓

Our next Kitty Adoption Fair at the Puna Kai Shopping Center will be on Sunday, September 28th. We hope to see you there! 🐾💕🐾🐈💕🐾💕

Mahalo to our wonderful community! 🌺

🐾 We have many kittens and kitties who need purrever homes until then — please check out our website:

www.volcanocatsanctuary.org

🐈🌋 Can’t adopt but feel like supporting our mission to help build our permanent Sanctuary in Volcano? We are now entering the next phase, after the fencing has been completed — building permanent water proof and cozy structures for the kitties, plus solar power for electricity:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/build-a-safe-haven-for-hawaiis-vulnerable-cats

🐾💕🌋🐾🌺💗🙏🥰🫶😻🐈

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