11/29/2025
As we approach the New Year, we want to share some important changes that will take effect starting January 1st.
We understand that changes can be challenging, but these steps are necessary to ensure the sustainability of our mission and continue providing the best care for our animals.
1. Adoption Fee Increase:
Beginning in January, adoption fees for cats will increase by $25-$50, depending on the cat/situation. This decision was not made lightly, but it has become necessary due to rising veterinary expenses and the overall economic climate. We have absorbed these costs for too long, and we must adjust our fees to remain viable.
2. Merchandise Price Increase:
You will notice an increase of 5-10% on average for our merchandise and drink items. Like many other sectors, our costs for supplies have risen significantly, and this adjustment is required to maintain the quality of products we offer.
3. Spay/Neuter Clinic Schedule Update:
Our Spay/Neuter Clinic will restart in March. We will not be operating this service during the winter months, as we assess our resources and prepare for the busy spring season. There will be a slight increase in costs for services as our costs went up twice in the last year. We’re dedicated to helping our community reduce pet overpopulation, and we look forward to resuming this vital service soon.
4. Monthly Activities:
Due to a shortage of volunteers, we will be reducing our monthly activities. Some programs may be eliminated entirely until we can recruit more helping hands. We appreciate your understanding as we navigate this situation, and we invite anyone interested in volunteering to reach out.
5. Credit Card Service Fees:
The fees we pay are rising yet again January 1st. We have never charged a fee for credit card use, however we are paying nearly $3000/year in fees. To help offset this, there will be a service fee added to any credit card purchase at the cafe or online.
Last but not least..
6. Entry Fee for 1 hour admission :
We want to let our community that our door fee will increase to $14/hour. Our 30 minutes slot will remain the same at $8. We value the support and engagement of our visitors and want to make our services as accessible as possible. This increase is due to a $300 rent increase of the last 2 years.
We recognize that price increases are never easy, but we have waited as long as we could to implement these changes, hoping the economic situation would improve. With rising costs—some items doubling in price—we must adapt to continue our mission effectively. We have already taken steps to eliminate tariff tax-related expenses, yet we are still facing inflated local pricing.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we make these adjustments. Together, we can ensure a bright future for our cats and community. 🫶🏻❤️🐱
