Whiskers of Hope

About

Whiskers of Hope, Inc. is a non-profit no-kill adoption organization for cats and kittens. We are an all-volunteer 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable corporation. We operate a no-kill “virtual shelter” with all our cats in the care of foster homes.

Whiskers of Hope needs your help and is always looking for volunteers that would like to foster homeless cats. Fostering can be a very rewarding experience! For more information contact our Adoption Coodinator at: 781.648.4095, or e-mail whiskersofhope@gmail.com.

We rely on the support of caring individuals to feed and get medical care of our cats. All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible. Donations can be sent to our PO Box.

Check out an introduction to Whiskers of Hope recorded by a local Girl Scout troop:

Upcoming Events

Every third Saturday of each month, we will be showing adoptable cats at:

New England Nurseries 216 Concord Rd Bedford, MA

Please Donate

Donations of food, bedding, or other items can be dropped off at the Unleashed in Arlington Heights, at 1406 Mass Ave.

Click the below button to donate. Your donation assists us with feeding and caring for foster cats and kittens as we wait to find them homes.

Amazon Smile Purchases to Benefit Whiskers of Hope

You can also help whiskers by making your Amazon purchases through our Amazon Smile program. Just click the below link, and your Amazon purchases will result in a donation to Whiskers of Hope:

Amazon Smile

Adopt a Cat or Kitten

All cats and kittens for adoption have been examined by a veterinarian, spayed or neutered, vaccinated against rabies and distemper (FVRCP), dewormed, treated to prevent fleas and mites, and tested for feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus (FeLK/FIV).

Our adoption fees depend on the age of the cat:

The Adoption Process

Adopting a cat will enrich your life, but it’s a lifelong commitment that deserves careful consideration. We require a completed to start the adoption process. Adoption applications can be submitted on paper in person, or online. We will require a couple of days to process your application and confirm your references.

When your application is approved you will meet with the Whiskers of Hope, Inc. adoption coordinator and visit with the cat or kitten a couple of times until you both feel comfortable together. In some cases a home visit may also be required.

Please note that kittens (under 9 months of age) are only adopted in pairs unless you already have a cat or dog at home for company.

Resources for Pet Owners

MSPCA Pet Owner Resources - Articles on living with pets, cat behavior, introducing cats to a new home, spay/neuter finaicial assistance, counseling, etc.

PetFinder Learning Center - Articles and videos on pet behavior, nutrition, training, health, exercise, breeds, etc.

About.com Cats - Articles, videos, blogs, etc. covering cat care, behavior, safety, products, veterinary care, etc.

Catnip - Newsletter from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Includes links to current articles, article archives, and book store.

The Daily Cat from Fox TV 25 Boston - Articles, videos, quizzes, etc. on cat health, nutrition, behavior, and happiness.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)- What is it?