Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Cat Rescue & Adoption Services in Lincoln, CA
FieldHaven Feline Center was founded in 2003 by sisters Jann Flanagan and Joy Smith, who began rescuing feral cats from a rural Lincoln, California ranch. Our state-of-the-art facility, completed in 2011 in collaboration with UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, serves as a model for feline health and adoptability. We specialize in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, spay/neuter assistance, and fostering, operating entirely on donations as a 501(c)(3) organization. Our innovative indoor/outdoor community rooms allow cats to thrive while awaiting adoption, and our Marysville Resource Center extends services to surrounding communities. With over 20 years of experience, we combine veterinary expertise with community engagement to address cat overpopulation through evidence-based solutions.Our volunteer-driven operations include a thrift store that funds our mission, while partnerships with regional animal services amplify our impact. We prioritize transparency in operations, maintaining accreditation as a nonprofit organization, and ensuring every cat receives individualized care. Our team of certified professionals and trained volunteers delivers reliable, ethical services that align with industry best practices. Through educational outreach and crisis relief initiatives, we empower communities to create sustainable solutions for feline welfare.
Services
Cat Adoption
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Trap-Neuter-Return Programs
Foster Care
Kitten Sitters
Medical Treatment
Community Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Thrift Store Donations
Crisis Relief
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in feline rescue and adoption services.
- Our UC Davis-certified facility sets industry standards for cat care.
- We implement evidence-based Trap-Neuter-Return programs for community cats.
- Our volunteer network extends care capacity across Northern California.
- We maintain transparent operations with documented nonprofit accreditation.
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3)
What people say
Best friend
Excellent work
Inseparable
Compassionate care
Efficient process
Services
Cat Adoption
FieldHaven Feline Center offers cat and kitten adoptions through a structured process that matches animals with suitable homes. Our adoption program includes behavioral assessments, medical screening, and post-adoption support. Adoptable cats reside in our state-of-the-art facility that features indoor/outdoor community rooms designed to maintain feline well-being during their transition period.
Trap-Neuter-Return
Our Trap-Neuter-Return program provides humane population control for community cats. The service includes trap loan assistance, surgical sterilization, and colony management guidance. This evidence-based approach reduces feral cat populations while maintaining ecosystem balance through non-lethal methods.
Spay/Neuter Assistance
The Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) offers financial and logistical support for cat sterilization. Services include subsidized clinic access, transportation assistance, and educational resources about responsible pet ownership. This initiative targets low-income households to increase access to preventive care.
Foster Care
FieldHaven's foster program expands our capacity to care for special needs cats and kittens. Volunteers receive training, medical supplies, and ongoing support while providing temporary housing. The program focuses on socialization and medical recovery for animals requiring extra care before adoption.
Kitten Sitters
Our Kitten Sitters program maintains mother-cat family units in their natural environment while providing necessary support. Trained volunteers monitor neonatal development, offer nutritional assistance, and facilitate socialization to improve adoptability of young kittens without separating them from their mothers.
People
Jann Flanagan
Co-Founder
Co-founded FieldHaven in 2003 with her sister Joy Smith. Brings 20+ years of feline rescue experience, developing innovative programs that combine animal welfare with community engagement strategies to address cat overpopulation sustainably.
Joy Smith
Co-Founder
Co-established FieldHaven's rescue operations in 2003. Specializes in facility design and medical protocols, working with UC Davis to create the state-of-the-art shelter that serves as an international model for feline care and adoptability.
Makenna Gwaltney
Executive Director
Leads organizational strategy and community outreach initiatives. With extensive nonprofit management experience, she oversees program expansion while maintaining FieldHaven's mission-driven approach to cat welfare and community education.
Questions
What adoption services does FieldHaven offer?
We provide cat and kitten adoptions through a structured process that includes behavioral assessments, medical screening, and post-adoption support at our Lincoln, California facility.
How does the Trap-Neuter-Return program work?
Our TNR program offers trap loans, surgical sterilization, and colony management guidance to humanely control feral cat populations while maintaining ecosystem balance.
What volunteer opportunities are available?
We offer cat care, adoption coordination, retail operations at our Marketplace, and community outreach positions requiring various time commitments and skill levels.
How can I support FieldHaven financially?
Support options include monthly giving through Champy's Champions, planned giving, vehicle donations, and shopping through our Amazon Smile or eBay partnerships.
What community resources do you provide?
We offer spay/neuter assistance, feral cat management guidance, kitten care resources, and operate the Marysville Cat Resource Center for regional outreach.
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Reviews (5)
Ashley Leaphart
Jun 27, 2022
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This place is the best. The ranch that the property is on is so calming, and the volunteers clearly love animals to death.
Shauna Marie
May 14, 2022
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This place is absolutely amazing how they help cats/kittens. I've been a kitten sitter 2 times, and they've helped me so much.
Tracie Kielty
May 13, 2022
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Many kittens and cats saved from danger, medical help provided, heart breaking cases taken on, and all cats lives valued. It takes a village to help.
Kimberly Bassett
Apr 21, 2022
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This is an excellent place to get animals taking care of or to adopt from. It's a little bit of a drive but it's beautiful countryside that you'll see. The people are so caring and love all animals
Ng Outdoors
Jan 01, 2022
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Do not recommend. terrible staff full of flat out lying white woman. High school students at petco might be a better choice!
