Furry Friends is committed to providing the best possible medical care for the cats they rescue before they are placed in their forever homes. Most of them need shots and spay/neutering
Furry Friends needs help from the community to raise $15,000 for the unexpected, extraordinary medical expenses of cats in their care during the two-day online fundraising challenge GiveBig!
This annual event will happen May 6-7. Furry Friends is committed to providing the best possible medical care for the cats they rescue before they are placed in their forever homes. Most of them need shots and spay/neutering, but sometimes they require dental work or expensive surgery. Last year, Furry Friends spent over $165,000 on medical treatments alone.
Furry Friends volunteers would like to give a special shout out to our Match Donors this year:
- Sandi Long
- Ed Chapman
- Carole Palmer
- Steve & Barbara Schrag
- The Casey Brown family
- Anonymous Donor
There is still time if you would like to be a match donor. Contact us at information@FurryFriendsWA.org.
What is a match donation? When a person donates to Furry Friends through the GiveBig campaign, their donation is doubled until the match donations are used up. So, a $50 donation from a member of the public becomes $100 for the kitties. Join today and support the cats and kittens of Furry Friends
About some of the cats that Furry Friends helps
Caterwaul is a senior stray cat whose rough life on the streets has taken a serious toll on his health. Unneutered and without any history of medical care, he’s suffered years of neglect, and it’s now painfully clear in the state of his mouth—his teeth are in such poor condition that he requires a full mouth extraction. His gums are inflamed, his teeth are rotten or missing, and eating has become a struggle. Despite everything he’s been through, there’s a resilience in Caterwaul’s eyes, and with the care he now desperately needs, there’s hope that he can finally live out his golden years in comfort, free from the pain he’s silently endured for so long.
Sushi is a young cat with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects his balance and coordination, giving him a signature wobbly walk. Life was already a bit of a challenge for him, but things took a heartbreaking turn when he suffered a massive head trauma — likely from some kind of accident. How it happened remains a mystery, and despite efforts to find his owners, no one ever came forward. Now orphaned and healing, Sushi is slowly regaining his strength with the help of compassionate caregivers. Though his journey has been tough, his spirit remains unshaken, and he greets each day with the same curious, brave heart that refuses to give up.
Zeus is a dignified 17-year-old cat who was heartbreakingly left behind when his owners moved away, abandoning him in the twilight of his life. Despite his age and the quiet grace with which he carries himself, Zeus is battling kidney disease, and it’s clear he likely doesn’t have much time left. Yet, even with a failing body, he still seeks gentle affection and the comfort of a warm place to rest. His eyes tell a story of love once given and lost, and now, all he wants is a soft landing — a peaceful, caring space to spend whatever time he has left, surrounded by kindness.
About Furry Friends
Furry Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill cat rescue and adoption organization located in Vancouver Washington. Furry Friends is the largest ‘cat only’ shelter in Clark County.
Our Mission is to rescue the abandoned, the abused, and the forgotten. We specialize in cat hoarding situations, strays, neonates, and medical cases while providing clean living conditions, medical care, and an enriching environment full of love and care until adoption.
In 2024, we spent $176,000 on medical costs alone and we have total annual operating expenses of almost $450,000. Furry Friends is funded by both individual and corporate donations; and as a 501(c)(3), non-profit, donations are tax deductible!
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For more information about Furry Friends visit our website at www.furryfriendswa.org or reach us at information@furryfriendswa.org or (360) 993-1097.
