Whiskers Pet Rescue

Whiskers Pet Rescue Whiskers is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to caring for homeless cats & kittens in our community. HOURS: Whiskers is open to the public Wednesday - Sunday 1-4pm.
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Whiskers Pet Rescue is a no-kill cat rescue organization in Southbury, Connecticut. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity committed to helping and caring for cats and kittens who have been abandoned, injured, abused, or neglected. We're a hard-working group of people with a huge passion for helping our whiskered friends. We rescue and adopt out hundreds of cats and kittens each year, placing them

in loving forever homes. CLOSED Monday & Tuesday. *Please note that you cannot play with, put on hold or adopt a cat or kitten unless you have a pre-approved application on file! Also, adopters with appointments always have priority, so please make an appointment. It is always better to get pre-approved. Apply online at WhiskersPetRescue.org
** Interested in VOLUNTEERING? Go to https://whiskerspetrescue.org/volunteer

We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your whiskered forever friend!

It was black kitten Friday at Whiskers! Happy Tails Chestnut and Hazelnut. Look quickly because Chestnut is ready to go ...
08/16/2024

It was black kitten Friday at Whiskers! Happy Tails Chestnut and Hazelnut. Look quickly because Chestnut is ready to go home❤️

08/15/2024

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎 We couldn’t do it withthout you! Hannah Broniewski, Carly Brennan, Olivia Cirillo, Nicole Tarantino, Emma Kremser, Debbie Grimaldi, Cyndi Licnikas, Kimberly Demers Plude, Sheila Uliano Kiesel, Susan Capponi Makin, Erin Lee Johnson, Donna Emack Ford, Lisa Vogel, Paula Hutcheon, Sue Hackett, Dianne McNulty Heneghan, Judy Thompson Ryan, Sharon Kindle, Sandra Pears, Kathleen Petruzzelli, Annette Herring Papastavros, Barbara Hanisek, Paul St. Pierre, Jill Sloane, Nancy Finn, Cathi Karpus Pisacich, Ruth Griswold, Lynn Slivinski Allen, Neil Joslin, Ellen Penchuk, Oliver Dom, Elizabeth Atz, Lorri Bardell, Patricia Snyder Sampson, Yvette Lora, Nancy Goudreau, Mary Lalumiere Lewandowski, Peggy Lauretti Carroccia, Jill Hargrave-George, Carol Harker, Isaiah Simmons, Shirley Keeler, Cosmo Cutler, Deb Schwarz, Tina Mignone, Carl Rainford, Kim Schlitter Framski, Janice Cozzolino, Lillian Hannon

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

What a wonderful feel-good update we just received! Remember Winter from last year? She’s the one with FIP, a usually fa...
08/15/2024

What a wonderful feel-good update we just received! Remember Winter from last year? She’s the one with FIP, a usually fatal disease in cats. But there was an experimental treatment we found though a vet in Connecticut. Winter did the entire 82 days of a really difficult protocol of very painful shots. By the end she was fearful of humans and needed to be socialized before being adopted. Even when she went home her adopters needed to continue to work with her to help her learn to love and trust. And just look at her now! From her adopters: “Hi! I just wanted to send you an update on Winter, who we adopted a year ago. Her vet calls her a little miracle kitty after her illnesses before we got her, and she is doing amazing now. She loves to cuddle and play with her toys and her dog brother and on us. She is a little goblin though! She causes so much mischief around the house and you can’t leave any food unattended or she will run off with it. She stole a whole croissant out of my mother’s hand while she was cat sitting! She’s a perfect little (6lbs!) addition to the family. Thank you for all you did for her before she came to us! …She hid for about two weeks when we brought her home, but some patience and persistence (and snacks) brought her around, and now she sleeps with us every night and steals any available free lap. Here’s a sweater picture for good measure - it did not last long. She really hated it. But it is cute!
Thank you again for everything you all did for her!” You have no idea how happy this makes everyone at Whiskers. We often speak of her and are so happy and grateful to get this update. Thank you for all you’ve done for her. This is why we do what we do❤️

Our October event is right around the corner (exactly 60 days from today on October 12th)! This is our largest fundraise...
08/14/2024

Our October event is right around the corner (exactly 60 days from today on October 12th)! This is our largest fundraiser of the year. We are looking for raffle items (gift cards to restaurants, gas cards, fun events like movies, Dave and Busters, theaters, certificates from places you love) to create our legendary raffle baskets. It’s great way to promote your business or just show your support for Whiskers! Please contact Jeannie Brescia Garrison via Facebook Messenger to donate.

Please spay and neuter!
08/13/2024

Please spay and neuter!

Please spay & neuter your pets! It’s SO important!

Look at adorable bonded pair Sam and Reuben hanging out in Whiskers Too, our cageless space next door to the shelter. Se...
08/13/2024

Look at adorable bonded pair Sam and Reuben hanging out in Whiskers Too, our cageless space next door to the shelter. Set an appointment to come visit!

08/13/2024

Our upcoming Kitten Palooza has been cancelled. But we still have kittens! And young cats! And senior cats! Just fill out an application and we will set up a time for you to meet them! Whiskers Pet Rescue

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Our girl ELSA has been waiting such a long time, and today she finally found her perfect person and went home as a Senio...
08/04/2024

Our girl ELSA has been waiting such a long time, and today she finally found her perfect person and went home as a Senior-to-Senior Forever Foster! We will miss her, but we are so, so happy for her! 💖

Straykatz - Connecticut thrift shop donates proceeds to local rescues, including Whiskers. Please support them.
08/04/2024

Straykatz - Connecticut thrift shop donates proceeds to local rescues, including Whiskers. Please support them.

Happy Summer from Straykatz!!!
We're getting ready for our popular end of season clothing sale, so stay tuned... most items are three for a dollar including shoes!
Straykatz Thrift Store is a non-profit open every Friday from 11 to 5 at the Mountview Plaza, 727 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck next to H&R Block. All proceeds benefit animal welfare.

Mia, Gigi and Koa were adopted today!!
08/03/2024

Mia, Gigi and Koa were adopted today!!

Update from adopter Janet: "London is doing well. Still trying to get used to our other cat." 🥰
08/03/2024

Update from adopter Janet: "London is doing well. Still trying to get used to our other cat." 🥰

Maisey and Nalo said goodbye to Whiskers yesterday and hello to their new happy forever❤️
08/03/2024

Maisey and Nalo said goodbye to Whiskers yesterday and hello to their new happy forever❤️

Long time volunteer and foster Lisa recently adopted her most recent medical foster kitten, Orion, now known as Tiny. Sh...
08/03/2024

Long time volunteer and foster Lisa recently adopted her most recent medical foster kitten, Orion, now known as Tiny. She has previously adopted two other cats from Whiskers Pet Rescue, including his big "brother" Little Man, previously Yoda, who was also a very sick little kitten when she got him. Little Man appears to be very happy to have his very own kitten now! 😍

08/03/2024

* $50 OFF ADOPTION FEE Thanks to a kind donor! *

2 year old ANGEL loves people. He likes to lie on you and make biscuits. Good with kids and other cats. Not sure about dogs, but he is pretty easy going. Would definitely need to be a non-aggressive dog and have a proper, slow introduction. Great family cat! Apply at WhiskersPetRescue.org

08/02/2024

Roger is a bit shy at first and is not the biggest fan of being picked up, but he makes up for that in a high demand of belly rubs! He came in with his two brothers. He is very friendly and loves to cuddle. Roger is 1 1/2 yrs old. He's been dreaming and waiting to meet his Fur-Ever family. We believe with the proper slow introduction he would do great in any household.

Please apply online, and then once approved, we will contact you to set up an appointment. https://whiskerspetrescue.org/cat-adoption-application

08/02/2024

JERRY came in with his brothers TOM & ROGER (they do not have to be adopted together) when the prior owner just could no longer give them the care they needed. We do know, with the proper introduction, that he is good with other cats. Jerry is such a total sweetheart of a kitty. Jerry is 1 1/2 yrs old. He is very friendly and loves cuddles. Apply at WhiskersPetRescue.org

* $50 OFF ADOPTION FEE thanks to a kind donor! *MILA  is a very sweet 2 year old tabby girl. Gentle and affectionate. We...
08/02/2024

* $50 OFF ADOPTION FEE thanks to a kind donor! *
MILA is a very sweet 2 year old tabby girl. Gentle and affectionate. We believe she would do great in any household.

Please apply online, and then once approved, we will contact you to set up an appointment. https://whiskerspetrescue.org/cat-adoption-application

08/02/2024

MORE INFO SOON!


Whiskers is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to caring for homeless cats & kittens in our community.

Adorable London went home Wednesday with a wonderful new family! 💜
08/02/2024

Adorable London went home Wednesday with a wonderful new family! 💜

Update from Susan: "Skye on her first day with us (June 12, 2024), then on July 30, 2024 taking an afternoon nap. She is...
08/02/2024

Update from Susan: "Skye on her first day with us (June 12, 2024), then on July 30, 2024 taking an afternoon nap. She is so sweet, we love her!" 😍

BRUTUS is a big friendly hunk of kitty cat! There's just more of him to love❤️. He is 8 years old. He is currently in a ...
08/02/2024

BRUTUS is a big friendly hunk of kitty cat! There's just more of him to love❤️. He is 8 years old. He is currently in a foster home living with other kitties. With the proper introduction, he can live with your kitties too. He would be a wonderful addition to any home even as an only cat. Brutus would love to meet you at Whiskers during adoption hours by appointment. Please apply at WhiskersPetRescue.org

Lucky boy Frank went home today with Maria! Perfect match! ❤️
07/31/2024

Lucky boy Frank went home today with Maria! Perfect match! ❤️

From Linda: "Hello Whiskers! Today is Millie’s (formerly Mariah) 3 year Gotcha Day Anniversary! She is the Sunshine of O...
07/31/2024

From Linda: "Hello Whiskers! Today is Millie’s (formerly Mariah) 3 year Gotcha Day Anniversary! She is the Sunshine of Our Lives. We couldn’t love her more. Thank you Whiskers!"
Happy Gotcha Day Anniversary, Millie! 🌹

07/31/2024

Stevie Wonder can see just fine, but he is a kitten with pretty severe Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH). He does use the litter box well, and he can get around at his own pace and style! Stevie is such a wonderful, sweet, playful 4 month old boy. He needs someone willing to adopt a special needs kitten and give him the loving family he deserves. He is a "wobbly cat" with poor balance and mobility. CH cats don't know they are any different or that they have "special needs". They are just as happy and playful as any other cat or kitten, they are just "floppy". CH does not get any better or any worse, it just is what it is. No small children. Other pets only if they won't play too hard, or bother or injure him. Another CH cat would probably be awesome!
Read more about CH here: https://www.petmd.com/.../neur.../c_ct_cerebellar_hypoplasia
Apply at whiskerpetrescue.org Stevie is in foster, so is not normally at the shelter. His foster will bring him in for appointments to meet him once someone is approved to adopt.
*Located in Southbury, CT. We do adopt out of state with application approval, but we do not ship or transport. Pick up only.
*VERY REDUCED ADOPTION FEE!

Address

Bennett Square, 134 Main St South
Southbury, CT
06488

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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