Ella's Feline Rescue Mission

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! We are very happy to report that we were able to find Forever Homes for over 200 cats in 2024! They are all so deserving and we are so happy for all of them, as well as the families that have been blessed with them. We still have a few lonely hearts that have been waiting a long time for homes. Some are shy, some need to be the only pet in the home; others are bonded and need to be adopted together. All are wonderful, affectionate, sweet cats who deserve someone to love them forever. Please consider giving one or two of these poor souls a home. Winter is such a nice, cozy time to own a cat- winter days can be bleak and depressing, but a winter day snuggled on the couch with a good book and a purring cat is just bliss.

29/12/2024

We are delighted to report that we've had some great adoptions over the past few weeks and all of the cats pictured below were able to celebrate Christmas or will start the New Year in a Forever Home. Some have been waiting months for a home and we are so very happy for all of them.

26/12/2024

We got our dog, Max, a new bed for Christmas. He got to enjoy it for about 5 minutes.

26/12/2024

Merry Christmas!

20/12/2024

Our Low-Cost Toy Sale and Holiday Tag Sale is tomorrow and Saturday at 11 Acushnet Ave. in Springfield. It is the large building on the corner of Main and Acushnet, across from McDonald's. We will be indoors, in the basement area, which is accessed through a side door on Acushnet- follow the signs. Friday 12/20, 1-6 and Saturday 12/21, 10-4.

18/12/2024

With just over a week to go, many of our cats are starting to lose hope that they will have a home for Christmas. We have so many wonderful, friendly, cuddly sweethearts who just want a home to call their own. They want a friend to cuddle with, a warm bed or couch to sleep on, and most of all, a safe place where they will be loved and cherished. Having a cat sleep under your tree (or climb it!), snuggle in your lap on Christmas morning, or play with your wrapping paper adds a special element of joy to the holiday. Many people struggle with loneliness at this time of year as well. People are often amazed by how much a cat can fill your heart and enrich your life. We get so many gifts at Christmas, most of which do not add lasting meaning to our lives. This year, consider giving the gift of a loving Forever Home to a special creature who is lonely and wishing for a chance at love.

17/12/2024

The residents of this Christmas village live in terror of the mighty Snow Beast.

16/12/2024

Last-minute shoppers, have no fear! We are having a low-cost toy sale next Friday and Saturday, December 20-21 indoors at 11 Acushnet Ave in Springfield. We will have holiday decorations, household items, furniture, artwork, jewelry, and stocking stuffers for sale as well. Find something for everyone on your list! Please share with anyone who could benefit from low-cost toys for all ages.

11/12/2024

We still have pregnant cats and newborn kittens coming in and are looking for foster homes. If you are able to foster a pregnant cat or mother cat and kittens, please contact us at 413-351-6450 or [email protected]. You must have a separate room for the mom & kittens and must be able to make a 2-3 month commitment. We provide all supplies for daily care and any healthcare needs, as well as ongoing training and support. In return, you get the joy of watching kittens grow and development and the endless fun and sweetness of playtime and snuggles, while saving the lives of precious and vulnerable creatures.

10/12/2024

Ella's Feline Rescue Mission is collecting flat sheets of styrofoam (at least 6"x8") to build winter shelters for feral cats. We can also use styrofoam coolers and plastic totes at least 12"x15." Mylar blankets and straw are also very helpful. If you have any of these items to donate, please contact us at 413-351-6450 or [email protected]. Please also contact us if you have a feral cat that comes to your property and you need help creating a shelter and getting the cat fixed and vaccinated.

10/12/2024

We are happy to report that we have had several adoptions in the past week and have space for a few new cats. We are prioritizing cats who are currently homeless and living outside- we are hoping to help get cats out of the cold before the dangerously cold temps set in. If a friendly cat comes regularly to your property and you are quite sure it does not have a home, please contact us at 413-351-6450 or [email protected]. If a cat lets you pet it, it will most likely be adoptable. Feral cats- those who do not let anyone come near them- won't do well in homes but still deserve a warm place to sleep. If you have ferals coming to your property, we can help you create a simple and cheap shelter for the winter.

05/12/2024

Our giant Holiday Toy, Book, and Tag Sale starts tomorrow! We will be indoors (basement area- look for signs) at 11 Acushnet Ave. in Springfield tomorrow (12/6) from 12-6, Saturday (12/7) from 9-4, and Sunday (12/8) from 11-3. We have so many great items: furniture, small appliances, jewelry, kitchen items, artwork, CDs, DVDs, board games, holiday decorations, household items, antiques, pet supplies, and books of all genres. Find decorations for your home, fancy China and serving dishes for your holiday dinner or party, unique items to give as gifts or stocking stuffers, and brand-new toys. There is something for everyone on your list! All proceeds benefit homeless cats and kittens.

05/12/2024

Our See's Candies fundraiser ends Friday at midnight. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to help vulnerable cats while enjoying chocolate!

Thank you for supporting the Ella's Feline Rescue Mission! We'll receive profits from any items you purchase below. Order more to help us reach our fundraising goal!

04/12/2024

We are commencing Operation Home for the Holidays. We have many loving and beautiful cats who are really hoping for someone to love them forever. If you are considering adopting, now is the time. Your holiday season will be so much merrier with a cat to sleep under your Christmas tree, snuggle with you while you drink hot chocolate and watch Christmas movies, or curl up in the empty boxes after you open gifts. Call 413-351-6450 or email [email protected] to set up a time to set up a time to meet some of our holiday angels. Pease share with as many people as you can.
Huge thanks to Lauren Lachut of Lauren Lachut Photography for taking the photos below.

03/12/2024

Huge thanks to all who came out on Saturday to donate supplies. Your kindness allows us to get more vulnerable cats off the streets before the dangerously cold weather begins.

03/12/2024

We are holding a huge indoor holiday toy, book, and tag sale this weekend, Friday through Sunday at 11 Acushnet Ave. in Springfield. Holiday decorations, kitchen and other household items, furniture, board games, CDs, DVDs, stocking stuffers, jewelry, artwork, some antiques, and lots of books of all genres. We are also selling brand new toys at very low prices, though we ask that you only take advantage of this if you are struggling to buy Christmas gifts for the children in your life. Come find great items to give as gifts, decorate your home, or enjoy for yourself. Many brand-new items. All proceeds benefit cats and kittens in need.

02/12/2024

Our See's Candies fundraiser ends on Friday. We get a significant portion of each sale, so you can give amazing chocolate and other candy as gifts (or treat yourself!) and support vulnerable cats while doing so.

Thank you for supporting the Ella's Feline Rescue Mission! We'll receive profits from any items you purchase below. Order more to help us reach our fundraising goal!

02/12/2024

Sam is feeling sad today. He wore his tuxedo to our adoption event yesterday but he did not get a Forever Family. He is really hoping to have his own home for Christmas. Sam is a wonderful, laid-back, friendly love of a cat who will do well in just about any home. He is able to entertain himself and be on his own but he really loves to be with his people. He bonds strongly to a few favorite people and loves to follow them, sit by them, and have pets and cuddles, but he doesn't make a pest of himself. He is the rare cat who will lay next to your computer while you work but not lay on it. He is good with kids and gets along well with the many cats and dogs in his foster home. Because Sam bonds strongly with his special people, he had a really hard time when he was surrendered. He will need his new family to be patient with him and give him time to feel comfortable and build a relationship.