What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary

Home
United States
Tucson, AZ
Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary

We believe all cats deserve a permanent, loving home & euthanasia of convenience is not an option.
(246)

VISION

All cats have permanent, loving homes and euthanasia of convenience is non-existent. CORE VALUES

• Love
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Leadership
• Compassion
• Collaboration

06/24/2024

Are you looking to foster this kitten season? Come foster with us, we provide everything!

We'll give you all the supplies, training, full support from our medical team, and once the kittens are ready for adoption we take care of finding them their furever homes.

All you need to do is love them and take them to their check-ups!

If interested please fill out our foster application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/HERM/Cat

06/24/2024

Join us this Saturday, June 29th, from 10am-5pm for an all day Kitten Shower! We'll have various indoor games, prizes, and of course, kittens!

Kitten season is in full swing and we currently have over 100 kittens in foster with more coming into the shelter every day. You can help us support our newest arrivals by bringing kitten supplies such as warming discs, heartbeats, and canned kitten food!

You can find kitten supplies at any local pet store or shop directly from our wish lists.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/221TLKIX8UB5Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_mt__wl

Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/hermitage-no-kill-cat-shelter_b76175047

You can also support by donating directly: https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=de70174e-8fe8-4908-b46a-c4001847b26a

We can't wait to see all of you at the Kitten Shower!

06/24/2024

Good morning, I’m Paddy! I’m 17 years old and I’m a handsome panther!

I came to the Hermitage in March of 2022 after my owner passed away. I’m a very handsome boy, and I bet most humans don’t even realize I’m a senior cat! The Diabetic and Dietary Darlings room is where you can find me, but I recently found out that my diabetes is in remission! I’m a big, friendly boy and I’m happy to greet the humans that come in and bask in their attention. I can be a bit temperamental sometimes, but my cues are pretty clear when I don’t want to be pet anymore.

I’m just looking for a laidback human to spend sunny afternoons with! I want to enjoy my diabetes-free life laying in sun puddles and receiving love!

Notes: My diabetes is in remission, but it could come back. If you have questions about caring for a diabetic cat, the staff is happy to talk to you about the care I’ll need when you bring me home! The staff and volunteers have also noticed that I don't always p*e in the litterbox and the staff is happy to talk to you about what that means if you want to bring me home.

If you’re thinking of adopting, please fill out an adoption application before you come by. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/23/2024

We're so excited to share this week's adoptions with you!

Congratulations to all the kitties and their new families, we're so happy for you! 😻💖

06/22/2024

Join us next Saturday, June 29th, from 10am-5pm for an all day Kitten Shower! We'll have various indoor games, prizes, and of course, kittens!

Kitten season is in full swing and we currently have over 100 kittens in foster with more coming into the shelter every day. You can help us support our newest arrivals by bringing kitten supplies such as warming discs, heartbeats, and canned kitten food!

You can find kitten supplies at any local pet store or shop directly from our wish lists.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/221TLKIX8UB5Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_mt__wl

Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/hermitage-no-kill-cat-shelter_b76175047

You can also support by donating directly: https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=de70174e-8fe8-4908-b46a-c4001847b26a

We can't wait to see all of you at the Kitten Shower!

06/22/2024

We still have a few spots open for yoga with cats on Sunday, June 23rd!

The session starts at 10:30am and is only $25! Please pre-register online.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-with-cats-tickets-777346734007

06/22/2024

Hey everyone we just wanted to let you know we will not be able to go to Petco today!

We have lots of kittens available at the shelter though, so if you're interested in adopting, come on in and meet them!

06/22/2024

Morning everyone, I'm Spaught! I'm almost 7 years old and I'm a handsome gray and white gentleman!

I came to the Hermitage in March of 2024 after some good Samaritans who had been taking care of me brought me in. I'm a former outside kitty, so I was a little nervous when I arrived, but I've settled into my new life wonderfully! Currently, I'm a feline ambassador at PMI. I'm helping all kinds of students learn all about cats, it's very exciting!

I'm a very sweet and silly boy once you get to know me, I just need a little introduction first. One of my favorite things to do is roll around in sun puddles, soaking up the warmth and making everyone around me smile with my antics! I'm enjoying my time being an ambassador, but I'd really love to have a family of my own, where they can dote on me and play with me all day!

Notes: I'm currently living at PMI, so if you’re interested in adopting me please ask one of the staff members at the Hermitage so we can set up a visit, I’d love to meet you!

If you’re thinking of adopting, please fill out an adoption application before you come by. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/22/2024

Kitten season is here and our medical team is busier than ever! We need volunteers to help keep everything s***k and span so our team can focus all their energy on caring for the kitties!

Volunteers in medical do various tasks like cleaning kennels, washing dishes, feeding kitties, tracking litterbox and eating habits, and general area cleaning.

We wouldn't be able to do what we do every day without the support of our amazing volunteers! You can help us make a difference by donating your time, your talents, and your compassion.

If you're 18 or older and interested in becoming a medical volunteer at the Hermitage, you can apply online!

https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=75e0726d-9087-46f4-8b4f-7870245516d6&ApplicationFormNumber=1

06/21/2024

Play time is always more fun with a friend! 😻

06/21/2024

Happy FeLV+ Friday everyone, I’m Zaffre! I’m 1.5 years old and I’m a silly gray and white boy!

I came to the Hermitage in March of 2023 from another shelter. I had a bit of a hard time adjusting to the shelter at first and was quite shy. The volunteers and staff worked very hard to bring me out of my shell, and while I’m still a little shy, I’m much braver and now love to receive affection from humans! You’ll have to introduce yourself first and let me get a good sniff in, but once you start to pet me, I’m very sweet and silly!

The staff and volunteers love when they pet me, and I just get so happy I can’t resist rolling around and purring. I’ll even blink up at you with my sweet eyes, encouraging you to keep going!

Medical: I am FeLV+, but don’t worry, I’m doing great! Please talk to the staff if you have any questions about bringing home an FeLV+ cat!

If you’re thinking of adopting, please fill out an adoption application before you come by. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/21/2024

It's the first day of summer and Oculus likes her ice cream so cold she can bite it! 😹🍦

06/20/2024

Kitten season is here and the kittens are ravenous! With over 100 kittens in foster right now we have a lot of mouths to feed and we need canned kitten food!

If you have any Fancy Feast Kitten or Walmart Special Kitty brand kitten food on hand you can stop by any time we're open, 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday to drop off donations.

You can also donate to us directly from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/221TLKIX8UB5Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_mt__wl

06/20/2024

Celebrate that special someone with a one-of-a-kind gift, a special edition Hermitage branded Timbertotepurse!

Not only will you find a unique gift, but 20% of the proceeds go to the cats!

These specially crafted wooden handbags are available locally at Desert Mariposa at 6538 E. Tanque Verde Rd. right here in Tucson, or you can order online here: https://timbertotepurse.com/products/hermitage-cat-shelter

06/20/2024

Morning everyone, you may call me Sishya! I'm 1.5 years old and I'm a sassy calico gal!

I came to the Hermitage in November of 2023 with my babies! They've all been adopted, and now I'm waiting to find my very own family! You can usually see me out on the caito, lounging in the sun and enjoying the warm summer days. I'm a very sweet and friendly girl, and will happily accept all the love you're willing to give me! I'll show my appreciation by purring and rubbing my cute little face into your hands.

As a calico, I do come with a bit of spice, so watch out when I show you my belly. Sometimes I'll accept belly rubs and sometimes I'll grab your hand so we can wrestle! I'm also a spunky and playful girl and love string toys! I'll chase them up and down the catio and roll around on my back trying to catch it while you dangle it above me.

If you’re thinking of adopting, please fill out an adoption application before you come by. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/20/2024

We'll be at Petco (River & Craycroft) this coming Saturday from 11am-3pm with kittens!

If you're interested in adopting, please fill out the adoption form prior to stopping by.

Adoption Application: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/19/2024

Summer is here and Mr. Orange is hoping you guys will come in and read to him!

We've got plenty of books to choose from in Kipi's Corner, our Little Free Library, or you can bring your own! Come in and read any time we're open, 10am-5pm on Tuesday-Saturday.

Mr. Orange will be waiting!

06/19/2024

Thank you so much to Ryan Fish News for coming out and sharing what makes our shelter so special! 😻

And if you guys missed us on the news last night make sure you check out the story!

06/19/2024

Good morning, my name is Luwak! I’m 3.5 years old and I’m a handsome black and white boy.

I came to the Hermitage in 2020 after being left on the property with my two siblings. You can usually find me taking a nap in a cozy bed high on the catwalks, but in the afternoon I'll come down and explore while waiting for lunch. Toys are my absolute favorite, and you can sometimes catch me chasing all the mousey toys and playing with the red dot! When I have the zoomies you can usually find me rolling around on the catio with a kicker toy or one of the blankets!

I’m curious about our human visitors but not quite ready to let anyone pet me. If you go really slowly, I may reward you with a nose boop before I dash away with my tail curled sweetly over my back. I also have a really sweet high-pitched meow that the staff and volunteers love! I get along well with other cats and you can sometimes find me hanging out with my brother Excelsa and his best friend Hubbard.

If you’re thinking of adopting, please fill out an adoption application before you come by. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/19/2024

Join us on Saturday, July 27th for the Hairball Hackers Topgolf Tournament! Individual tickets are $60, but a complete team of 6 can reserve a bay for only $300.

We'll have raffles, trophies for our top three scorers and our top fundraiser, and breakfast will be provided.

There are limited tickets available, so make sure you reserve your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hairball-hackers-topgolf-tournament-tickets-916554929467

06/18/2024

Do you think Pawpkin knows how silly she looks when she sits like this? 😹💖

06/18/2024

Join us on June 29th from 10am-5pm for an all day Kitten Shower! We'll have various indoor games, prizes, and of course, kittens!

Kitten season is in full swing and we currently have over 100 kittens in foster with more coming into the shelter every day. You can help us support our newest arrivals by bringing kitten supplies such as warming discs, heartbeats, and miracle ni***es!

You can find kitten supplies at any local pet store or shop directly from our wish lists.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/221TLKIX8UB5Q/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_mt__wl

Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/hermitage-no-kill-cat-shelter_b76175047

You can also support by donating directly: https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=de70174e-8fe8-4908-b46a-c4001847b26a

We can't wait to see all of you at the Kitten Shower!

06/18/2024

Good morning! My name is King Augeas, but my friends call me Augie! I’m almost 6 years old and I’m a sweet orange and white boy.

I came to the Hermitage in 2021. I’m a very sweet boy and I love humans! My favorite thing in the whole world is to sit on your lap and make biscuits! I start purring right away and look up at you to blink slowly and sweetly. If you try and get up before I’m fully satisfied, I’ll climb up your shoulder a little to rest my head on you and convince you to stay.

I’m not the fondest of other cats, so I would prefer to be your one and only. I’m a sweet gentleman to our human visitors though! I also LOVE wet food and you’ll see me eagerly waiting at lunch time for our volunteers to bring me my own little bowl! Sometimes, I'll even go around and lick leftovers from the other bowls too.

Medical: I am FIV+ and have stomatitis. I received a full mouth extraction to help treat my stomatitis, but it still bothers me sometimes and I’ll occasionally cry out when it does. I receive some medications to help manage my stomatitis and any pain I feel from it Don’t worry though, I’m a very happy and healthy boy! If you have any questions about the care I’ll need once you adopt me, our staff is more than happy to answer!

If you’re thinking of adopting, please fill out an adoption application before you come by. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/17/2024

Come join us for yoga with cats on Sunday, June 23rd!

The session starts at 10:30am and is only $25! Please pre-register online.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-with-cats-tickets-777346734007

06/17/2024

Ryan Fish News from KGUN 9 Midtown News came in for a special behind the scenes tour!

Keep an eye out on the news this week for a special feature about the Hermitage. We can't wait to hear what you guys think!

06/17/2024

Happy Mature Meower Monday everyone, I'm Pepon! I'm 10 years old and I'm a charming black and white boy!

I came to the Hermitage in April of 2024 all the way from Puerto Rico with my friend Silvestre! I'm a very sweet and friendly boy, and you can usually find me on a shelf right towards the front of the FeLV+ room, waiting patiently for you to come over and pet me! I'm in the FeLV room because while I don't have FeLV, my friend Silvestre does and we like to stay together. Thanks to the vaccine, I don't have to worry about having so many new friends with FeLV!

You can come right up and pet me, and I'll melt into your hands immediately. I'll nuzzle sweetly into your hands and then roll over so you can also rub my belly! Once my purr motor starts, it doesn't stop, and I'll keep going even if you stop petting me. A cozy place to sleep and a sweet human to dote on me and Silvestre are all I need to be happy!

If you’re thinking of adopting, please fill out an adoption application before you come by. https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HERM/Cat

06/16/2024

Wishing all our dads, cat or human, a Happy Father's Day!

06/16/2024

We're so excited to share this week's adoptions with you!

Congratulations to all the kitties and their new families, we're so happy for you! 😻💖

Address

5278 E 21st Street
Tucson, AZ
85711

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15205717839

Website

http://www.hermitagecatshelter.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter & Sanctuary:

Videos

Weekly Adoptions

We're so excited to share this week's adoptions with you! Congratulations to all the kitties and their new families, we're so happy for you! 😻💖

Dexpurr and Kelsey

Play time is always more fun with a friend! 😻

First Day of Summer

It's the first day of summer and Oculus likes her ice cream so cold she can bite it! 😹🍦

Pawpkin Grooming

Do you think Pawpkin knows how silly she looks when she sits like this? 😹💖

Weekly Adoptions

We're so excited to share this week's adoptions with you! Congratulations to all the kitties and their new families, we're so happy for you! 😻💖 #catsofig #tucson #hermitagecats #adoptdontshop #catsoftucson #cats #kittensofig #kittens #adoption

Vander washing dishes

Vander is very thorough when washing the dishes! 🤭😻

The Hermitage is a shelter and sanctuary for every cat, including cats with Feline Leukemia Virus! Despite the name, FeLV isn't a cancer, it's a virus that lowers a cats immune system and makes them more prone to getting other illnesses. FeLV sounds scary, but with a couple check-ups every year and a cozy life indoors, many FeLV+ cats can live happy, healthy lives! There's also a very effective vaccine for FeLV, so you can even have blended households. Today's featured cat Silvestre, came in with her friend Pepon, who is not FeLV+. Thanks to the vaccine, they don't have to be separated, and can safely live together! Come in and meet all of our lovely FeLV+ cats, they love having visitors!

Bottle baby biscuits

The little biscuits are so precious! 🥹💖

Summer cat naps

It might too hot for us to enjoy being outside, but it's the perfect weather for a cat nap!

World Pet Memorial Day

Today is World Pet Memorial Day, and we spent some time out in the Hermitage Remembrance Garden to honor our companions who have crossed the rainbow bridge. While they are no longer with us physically, they will always be in our hearts.❤ We invite you to share some of the amazing memories your companions have given you over the years and celebrate all the time you spent with them.

June Kitnip Box

The cats have been eagerly awaiting their KitNipBox this month! All the lobby cats wanted their chance to review the box, and everything was a hit! The catnip toys are always the most popular with our crowd, but Prima also claimed the empty box when we were done. 🤭😹