Happy Cats Haven is a non-profit rescue and adoption center dedicated to helping homeless cats and kittens find loving, forever homes. Their mission is to make life better for all cats through adoptions and education. The shelter operates with a live release rate of 98%, ensuring that no healthy or treatable cats are euthanized, and they are committed to being a no-kill, socially conscious organization. Cats are treated as individuals, with respectful, feline-friendly handling, compassion, and positive reinforcement. The shelter's hours are flexible, allowing walk-ins and appointments, with Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment only, and a limit of nine people at a time to ensure quality care. Visitors often appreciate that the shelter is open for visits even on vacations, reflecting its dedication to socialization and outreach. The environment is kept very clean, and volunteers are highly committed to providing the best care for the cats. Adopters consistently praise the thorough and caring process, noting that cats are well-prepared—crate-trained and litter box-trained—and that post-adoption support is excellent. The shelter offers resources like shy cat classes to help volunteers and adopters understand patience and proper care for cats with outside experiences. Many adopters have had positive experiences, with some adopting multiple cats and recommending the shelter to friends. Overall, Happy Cats Haven is highly regarded for its dedication to rescue, compassionate handling, and supportive adoption process, making it a trusted place for finding a new feline family member.
They aren't open everyday or even all day, but it's nice to find a cat shelter that will let you come in and see some kitties when you're on vacation. I can tell they're doing their very best to take care of the cats and kittens present, and I hope they all find wonderful homes.
May 2025
Great experience for us. They were very patient while I took my time getting to know our kittens before adopting. Highly recommend working with them if you’re thinking about adopting.
May 2025
We adopted sisters from “Happy Cats,” River & Runner. We have donated in the past, but had not been to their facility. The facility is awesome, with some cats were roaming freely in the indoor space. Highly recommend adopting from them, and bringing joy to your home.😻
