Hart was rescued by our friends at Harley's Hope Foundation from being abandoned in Black Forest. A big sweet guy, he was being beat up by the local cats. Shy at first, he never lost faith in people and would constantly make biscuits to show you how happy he was. John...

When it comes to adopting a feline friend, kittens and young cats tend to steal the spotlight. But senior cats — typically those aged 7 years and older — are often the hidden gems of animal shelters. If you're considering bringing a new pet into your life, here are...

Robin's kids were riding their bikes in a parking lot off Garden of the Gods on a late winter day in 2020. To their surprise, they found a cat bed on the ground with two cats huddled together in it. She tells us they couldn't imagine not having their own babies safe...

When Gemini, a young catolescent, was surrendered to Happy Cats Haven, his previous family was heartbroken. Despite being sweet, affectionate, and full of charm, Gemini had a persistent issue: he couldn’t stop urine marking throughout the house—even after being...

Let’s clear something up: black cats are awesome. Mysterious? Yes. Majestic? Absolutely. Misunderstood? Far too often. For centuries, black cats have carried the weight of myths and superstitions on their sleek little shoulders. Some folks still associate them with...

Millie’s Second Chance: From Shelter Stress to Home Sweet Home When 13-year-old Millie arrived at the municipal shelter, her world turned upside down. Confused and overwhelmed by the loud, unfamiliar environment, she shut down completely. She stopped eating. She...

Morty, a sweet and spirited Happy Cats rescue, was diagnosed with FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) about ten months ago. For many cats, this diagnosis is often fatal — but Morty’s family acted fast. They began the GS-441524 treatment protocol immediately, a 90-day...

Skittles arrived at Happy Cats Haven in 2022 after being found as a stray. She was a sweet, shy girl who lacked confidence around people, so we knew she needed time to settle in before she’d be ready for her forever home. That’s when she met Bandit. Bandit started out...

In 2019, my husband, Adam, and I met our first Hemo Hero at Happy Cats Haven: a 13-year-old black cat named Jacob, pictured below. We had no idea what a hemo cat was until a Happy Cats staff member explained why Jacob had a shaved neck: He had just given his last...