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We rescue stray and abandoned cats! See more about us below. In our adoption program we work to locate new homes for stray and abandoned cats and kittens.
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The Cat Connection is an almost all volunteer (one employee) 501(c)(3) nonprofit no-kill organization whose primary mission is to rescue abandoned, abused, unwanted, stray, neglected, and injured cats, and to facilitate their adoption into responsible permanent homes. The second part of our mission is to control the feral cat population through our Trap-Neuter-Return-Maintain (TNRM) program and th

rough the trapping and socialization of feral kittens. The Cat Connection works to end the growth of the feral population through TNRM, or Trap-Neuter-Return-Maintain, programs in many local communities including Waltham, Newton, Belmont, Brighton, Allston and Watertown, Massachusetts. We provide food, medical attention, and – when space allows – temporary shelter in one of our foster homes, while we work to find permanent placement with responsible, loving families. Our foster parents provide a safe and loving environment for these homeless animals. And because our cats are fostered in private homes we can offer insight into their personalities - whether they will be good with children, dogs, other cats, etc. The Cat Connection is not a shelter, but there are occasions when we are asked to take cats from their owners for a variety of reasons. We can offer advice, but limited resources prevent us from accepting all of these cats into our care. We may at times be able to assist in seeking new homes if the present owners are able to assist us with housing the cat in need of a new home until we find one.

08/13/2024

"Cats have long been the subject of all forms of art. When I think of cats, one of the first images that comes to mind are those of ancient Egypt. In the past and present, and I’m sure even in the future, cats are regarded highly and revered by many. And it is no wonder that they are, for cats are creatures with an air of mystery and regality constantly surrounding them. "

This is a sneak peak to a beautiful reflection our very talented volunteer Alyssa Santos posted on our Blog.

Read the full text on this link: https://bit.ly/3WFJc3L

08/12/2024

Through the month of August, you can purchase your tickets for a chance to win some great prizes and help save cats!

We’ll draw a winner for a new prize every day in September – that’s 30 chances to win. While there are 30 chances to win, you are ineligible for additional prizes once you do win.

Get your tickets now, and stay tuned to see if you’re one of our winners!

Link: bit.ly/TCCcalendar2024

08/08/2024

It's international cat day!

And some pictures need no translation!
On this international cat day, share pictures and stories that any cat owner from anywhere in the world could relate, no translation needed. 🤣

08/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to see The Amazing Acro-Cats this weekend!

We're so grateful for each and every one of you who took the time during this hot weekend to attend and cheer on these amazing cats. As you can see, our volunteers had a blast and were so happy to meet you all.

Thank you again for being part of this wonderful experience. We hope you left with smiles on your faces and pawsitive memories to last a lifetime!

08/01/2024

>> Waltham, MA - Lost Black / Brown Cat
Marivista Ave, in Piety Corner Historic District.
His name is Shady and is a Tabby. He has been missing since 7/15/2024. no collar. he has stripes but his belly is solid. Be on the lookout for this cat and report any sightings.
Please share and email [email protected], or call Animal Control when spotted or found.
PetFBI: https://petfbi.org/api/view/656625/1f1891f9 #/
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PetFBI here: petfbi.org/report.html

07/27/2024

>> Newton, MA - Lost Tan w/ Black Cat
Prospect St, in West Newton.
His name is Apollo and is a Siamese cat. He has been missing since 6/23/2024. \Metallic green collar. Black face and paws only one canine tooth. Be on the lookout for this cat and report any sightings.
Please share and email [email protected], or call Animal Control when spotted or found.
PetFBI: https://petfbi.org/api/view/655491/57924762 #/
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PetFBI here: petfbi.org/report.html

07/26/2024

🥁The Amazing Acro-Cats is coming to Arlington! 🎺

The troupe of trained domestic house cats, all adopted former orphans, rescues, and strays, give our audience a one-of-a-kind purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls, and performing other feats of agility and entertainment. The show finale is a purrformance by the only all-cat band in the world: Tuna and the Rock Cats!

This entertaining performance demonstrates positive reinforcement training and supports Rock Cats Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to cat welfare. For this event, The Cat Connection is the selected partner rescue, receiving a donation based on ticket sales.

🎟️ rockcatsrescue.org/tourschedule

07/22/2024

Time to stock up on reusable bags! 🐈‍⬛

It is our month at Star Market!! The Cat Connection will receive $1 for every $3.00 reusable Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag purchased throughout July at:

Star Market, 2040 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale MA

07/16/2024

>> Brighton, MA - Lost Black w/White Cat
Radnor Rd, in St. Elizabeth's.
His name is Gary He has been missing since 7/12/2024. Gary has yellow eyes and a white spot on his chest. Gary is microchipped. Be on the lookout for this cat and report any sightings.
Please share and email [email protected], or call Animal Control when spotted or found.
PetFBI: https://petfbi.org/api/view/653870/4649827e #/

07/10/2024

Join us this Saturday in Salem!

To reserve your spot:
https://thewitcherysalem.com/events

07/06/2024

Kitten Season 2024 (part 2: ADOPT)
Meet our racing kittens! These 5 siblings were rescued in a backyard in the Somerville area. They were zesty little speedsters and made many attempts to escape during their intake exams at the shelter. You might say, they have a certain Drive To Survive…

1. Lewis (teamed up with Lando)
2. Lando (teamed up with Lewis)
3. Pierre (teamed up with Danica)
4. Danica (teamed up with Pierre)
5. Yvette, named after racing legend from the ‘60’s and 70’s, Yvette Fontaine! Yvette would like to find a home with a cat who wants to join her team.

This litter of kittens were not squishy, cuddly kittens right away. They have needed time to learn to trust humans and acclimate to life indoors. When you start your journey to adopt, don’t overlook the shy/cautious ones! Building trust and forming a bond with a shy cat is truly a magical experience. Almost as cool as winning a Grand Prix.

And if you aren’t able to commit to adoption right now, consider FOSTERING! These racing kittens have been building their confidence while spending quality time with their foster mom before they’re adopted and we couldn’t continue saving these kittens without our dedicated fosters.

07/06/2024

Kitten Season 2024 (part 1 in a series).
“Kitten Season” sounds like a fun flurry of adorable little creatures, but the reality is that Kitten Season is generally the “breeding season” for unspayed/unneutered outdoor cats.
Cyr and 5 other kittens were rescued from a neighborhood in Fall River by and brought to TCC.
These 6 are having a bit of difficulty putting on weight and have needed extra care, attention, and medical intervention. Kittens born outside to malnourished mamas often face these (or more dire) health issues. This is the reality of Kitten Season.
TCC is currently flooded with kittens from this and similar local situations needing placement. We are overwhelmed. Most other rescues in Boston are equally overwhelmed.
Every single day there are more kittens and cats on the streets of Boston or surrounding areas needing a place to go. Whether they are healthy or not, ready to trust humans or not, TCC is committed to helping these cats who are in dire situations.
Please check the link in our bio to support our mission of helping cats like Cyr, her siblings, and thousands of cats and kittens like them.
Adopt! And if you can’t adopt,
Foster! And if you can’t foster.
Volunteer! And if you can’t volunteer,
Donate! And if you can’t donate,
Educate others!

06/20/2024

Happy Summer from Mochiko 😜!

06/14/2024

TGIF! Enjoy these super duper silly cute kittens! In order:
1. Siena
2. Milan
3. Palermo
4. Parma
5. Torino
6. Verona

We are in need of foster families to help us with fostering adorable kittens just like this crew! Please fill out a form on our website to get started.

https://thecatconnection.org/get-involved/foster/

06/14/2024

Orion endured some extensive dental work before he was ready to be adopted. Here he is at his final vet appointment, being cleared to make his adoption official!

06/14/2024

This President Snow is not one bit like his namesake from the Hunger Games. He is loyal, honest, affectionate, and loving! And now, he is adopted 😊

06/14/2024

Buddy and his buddies are headed home!

06/14/2024

Rupert may look a bit grumpy but he’s very excited to have found his family!

06/14/2024

Habibi and his permanent wink 😜 have found a loving home!

06/11/2024

Our very own diva, Reba, found herself a home!

06/11/2024

Nemo’s family better enjoy hugs because Nemo loves to give them 😊

06/11/2024

Scotty traveled across the world to find his family!

06/05/2024

Joyful sure stayed true to her name with her new family!

06/04/2024

This year’s Garden Party is going to be the best one yet and we can’t wait to see you there!
In addition to these incredible entertainers, there will be art made by cats (yes, you read that right), food, drinks, a silent auction, a live auction, and a heck of a lot more!

06/04/2024

Cocoa Bean! Yeah we’re still trying to figure her out but we know that she is a lady of many moods and every one of them is adorable.

06/02/2024

If there’s one thing that Bodie does well, it’s biscuit making. It’s actually quite difficult to get a photograph of him be a use he is such an active, full body biscuit maker. He makes bed biscuits, blanket biscuits, floor biscuits, air biscuits, leg biscuits, arm biscuits, literally all of the kinds of biscuits that could ever biscuit.
He’s a sweet boy who is a tad anxious at the shelter because he only wants to share his biscuits with humans and his roommates (Maverick and Piglet, but mostly Maverick) just don’t subscribe to his biscuit making lifestyle.
Do you have a home where Bodie could make all of his biscuits in peace?
Have you ever witnessed anyone use the word “biscuit” in a caption more than we just used the word biscuit?
Biscuit boy Bodie!

05/20/2024

Is your cat lost? Or have you found a cat?

The Cat Connection is now partnering with Petco Love Lost to reunite lost pets with their owners.

Please go to https://bit.ly/3WJNhFI to learn how to report your pet missing, report a found pet, or register your pet in case they go missing in the future!

05/17/2024

*record scratch* “Yep, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation…”
[Harriet actually has no idea how she ended up in this situation, she was napping and woke up like that]

President Snow doesn’t believe in personal space. Harriet does. Not a match made in heaven :/
Do you have a cat that doesn’t mind being suffocated by this boy with no boundaries?

05/14/2024

HEY!

Do you have any interesting items that could be donated to our Garden Party fundraising auction?

It can be anything!
From an art piece, to handmaid artistry you did yourself, decorations you don't want anymore, jewelry that doesn't match your new style, a forgotten gift card someone gave you last year for your birthday...

We are collecting pieces so we can raise funds for our cats during our June Garden Party!

Please send us a message and we will get in touch with you 😀

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all mamas out there!

Our cat mamas are extremely strong, patient and caring, and they do a very impressive job at keeping their kittens healthy and happy.

We often rescue cat mamas who are about to give birth, and they need special attention to have a safe deliver of their kittens.

Support our cat mamas by donating today in honor of your mom and she’ll get a certificate with her name, a story of a cat she is helping, and the satisfaction of knowing she is giving a deserving kitty a new life!

Link to donate: https://bit.ly/3ILQA7u

Address

P. O. Box 541435
Waltham, MA
02454

Website

http://www.thecatconnection.org/

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@simonebiles better watch out for this Olympic floor routine! 🥇🤸🏻‍♂️ #cat #gymnastics #catsofinstagram #thecatconnection

The cats at TCC are in their deep flow states making beautiful art to charge with all of you. Want to see what they’ve been working on? Come to the Garden Party next Saturday, June 22nd, 6pm-9pm at the Durant-Kendrick House and Grounds in Newton, MA!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🩵🩷🤍 Happy Pride month from Mercury and everyone here at The Cat Connection!!

A little bit late for January but it’s never too late to show adopted cats ❤️ We started the year with 44 cats adopted! It takes a lot of effort, collaboration and dedication to take care of these beautiful souls, so we thank the whole TCC volunteers for their tireless work and compassion. Thank you to all the families that gave our cats a loving home! 😸😸❤️ #cats #adoption #thecatconnection

The Cat Connection is proud to partner with Petco Love Lost to help pet owners find their missing pets. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/3DS8tPc to learn more 🐾

Join us for our 7th Annual "Everything's Comin' Up Rosé" Garden Party! Come enjoy an evening of entertainment, light supper, open bar, music and raffles in support of The Cat Connection at the Durant-Kenrick House in Newton, MA from 6-9 PM on Saturday, June 24th! Purchase your tickets here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3M9plog 🐾🌷🌼

Visit our chewy wishlist here https://www.chewy.com/g/tcc-cat-rescue-dba-the-cat-connection_b65834196, which has a list of everything we need. We're counting on your support! And, just a reminder that eventually these little babies will be up for adoption so if you’re looking for kittens, you can fill out an adoption application on our website!

A special thank you to The Petfinder Foundation from our former resident, Charlie! The Petfinder Cat Enrichment Grant helped us buy toys and scratchers for the cats to give them more things to do, help reduce their stress, help socialize them. Charlie is one of the cats helped with the cat dancer toy. He was having a hard time relaxing in the shelter and in fact tried to bite people a few different times and spent time in quarantine, despite appearing to be very social and wanting attention. We had to have volunteers keep their distance and use a back scratcher to pet him until we were sure his behavior was changing. Interactive play using a cat dancer toy helped relax him and give him an outlet for his energy and needs for attention. Soon he was socialized well enough to be adopted! He is happy now in his forever home. Thank you, Petfinder Foundation!

We’re ready for the holidays here at The Cat Connection! Check out how we’ve decked out the Kitten Room in preparation for any kitties who find their way to us this holiday season! How are you practicing safe holiday decorating? Comment below! 🎄🎁🐱

Relatable @zozoroe! How many of us find our cats anywhere BUT the places we expect them to be? Make sure you’re practicing safe holiday decorating by keeping your cats in mind. Check out some tips below 🎄❄️🎁: 1. Avoid using loose tinsel or other string-like materials and opt for safer items. You can decorate gifts with paper bows or thicker cloth ribbons. Use garland made from beads or thick cloth ribbons to decorate your tree and home. 2. Always keep candles out of reach of your cat. Never leave candles or fireplaces burning unsupervised. Use a fireplace shield/guard to prevent your cat from getting too close to the flames or metal parts of the hearth that can burn tender paws. 3. To your cat, an extension cord might look like just another string to play with. String lights may be even more tempting since they sparkle. If your cat tries to play with or chew on electrical cords, she could end up getting burned or electrocuted. Hang lights out of reach of your cat and secure loose cords so they don’t dangle or slide on the floor. 4. Keep fragile ornaments and dangerous decorations out of reach when decorating your tree. If your cat still can’t seem to resist the tree, you may need to keep your cat away from this area when you are not home. Consider putting up the Christmas tree in a room that can easily be closed off. 🎥 @zozoroe TikTok #petsafety #holidaycheer

Have you visited our online auction yet?! Bid on a wide array of items - and save cats who need your help! https://bit.ly/3WW5BZM Don't forget to buy your tickets for Whiskers & Whiskey https://bit.ly/3CLGf7K

Our online auction is now open! Bid on a wide array of items - and save cats who need your help! https://bit.ly/3WW5BZM

Just a typical night at the shelter!

Do something nice without anyone knowing this week, and see how good you feel! If you’d like to help TCC, we are always in need of kitten food and shelter supplies, or you can donate anonymously on our website (our amazon needs are also located on this page!). As a thank you, here's precious Joy and her glorious air biscuits! https://bit.ly/3hlkLUA #NationalAnonymousGivingWeek #AnonymousGivingWeek

We are about to have a couple of litters of kittens in the shelter...please consider donating kitten food to The Cat Connection if you are able. We appreciate all of your help! https://amzn.to/3GOcD9W

We are so delighted to update everyone that shelter favorite and all-around great cat, Prince, ( now named Taco 🌮)has been adopted to his forever home. We’ll miss you Prince but are so happy for you and your new owners. #Helpusdomore #Savingcats #Helpussavemore #Rescuecat #Rescuecatsofinstagram #Rescue #Volunteer #foster #rescuedismyfavoritebreeed