About Us - The Cat House Feline Sanctuary, Inc.

The Cat House Feline Sanctuary, Inc. was founded in 2003 as a no-kill sanctuary dedicated to providing a safe haven for cats in need until they can find loving, permanent homes. In 2007, we became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, strengthening our commitment to feline welfare. That same year, thanks to generous donations of labor and building materials, we were able to weatherproof our facility, making it warmer and more energy-efficient for the cold winter months.

By 2008, the growing number of homeless cats and kittens in Ashland County pushed our facility beyond capacity. Recognizing the urgent need for expansion, we secured grants from the Ashland County Community Foundation and the Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust. These funds allowed us to extend the roof of our main building and create an outdoor, enclosed play area where our cats can safely exercise and enjoy fresh air. This expansion significantly improved the comfort and well-being of our feline residents.

As the population of homeless and abandoned cats continued to rise, we knew a final expansion was necessary. In 2010, we participated in the Pepsi Refresh Everything project, a nationwide online voting competition. Thanks to overwhelming community and online support, we secured third place and won a $10,000 grant, which helped us double our sanctuary space. Additionally, a $5,000 grant from the Ashland County Community Foundation enabled us to complete construction in the spring of 2011. In 2012, through fundraising and donations, we built a small infirmary to provide medical care for up to six cats, utilizing the last available space in our main building.

Today, our sanctuary can comfortably house up to 100 cats. We remain one of the only 501(c)(3) designated, cat-exclusive, no-kill sanctuaries in Ashland County. Due to high demand, we are always at capacity and can only accept homeless and abandoned cats from Ashland County. While we cannot help every cat in need, our mission is to prioritize the welfare of our local feline community and assist as many cats as possible.

Through our adoption program, as cats find their forever homes and space becomes available, we are able to take in more cats in need. Our success is made possible by our dedicated volunteers, foster homes, financial donors, fundraising efforts, and unwavering community support. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes supplies, hosts events, and helps us continue our mission to save and protect Ashland County’s cats.