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Your Trusted Partner for Cat Adoption and Shelter Services
Pat Brody Shelter for Cats is a dedicated 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization committed to rescuing, sheltering, and rehoming stray and abandoned cats in Southern New England. Founded with a mission to provide compassionate care, we focus on adoption services, volunteer engagement, and community education to reduce pet homelessness. Our experienced team and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure every cat receives medical care, socialization, and a safe environment while awaiting adoption. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and collaboration with local communities to promote responsible pet ownership and lifelong companionship for cats of all ages.
Services
Cat adoption Volunteer programs Foster care Donations Spay/neuter services
Highlights and features
  • We specialize in rescuing and rehoming stray, abandoned, and special-needs cats.
  • Our adoption process ensures cats find homes matching their care requirements.
  • Volunteer-driven operations prioritize hands-on, personalized attention for every cat.
  • We offer low-cost spay/neuter services to reduce pet overpopulation in our community.
  • Transparency in donor fund usage supports direct care for shelter cats.
Associations and certifications
  • 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization
Services
Cat adoption
We offer adoption services for cats and kittens of all ages, breeds, and health conditions. Our process includes application reviews, policy education, and appointment-based visits to ensure proper matches between cats and adopters. Adoptable cats receive medical care, vaccinations, and spay/neuter services prior to adoption.
Volunteer programs
Volunteers assist with daily shelter operations, including cleaning, socializing cats, and administrative tasks. Opportunities include weekday morning shifts and monthly weekend commitments. Training is provided to ensure volunteers contribute effectively to the cats' well-being and adoption readiness.
Foster care
Our foster program supports nursing mothers, orphaned kittens, and special-needs cats. Foster families provide temporary care until kittens reach adoption weight or recover from medical conditions. The shelter supplies resources and guidance for successful fostering.
Donations
Financial contributions, in-kind donations, and memorial gifts sustain our operations. Donors can sponsor cats, contribute to medical funds, or support spay/neuter initiatives. Tax-deductible donations ensure cats receive food, healthcare, and shelter maintenance.
Spay/neuter services
Low-cost spay/neuter packages include vaccinations, microchipping, and post-operative care. Services are available through partnerships like The Catmobile, aiming to reduce pet overpopulation and improve community cat health through accessible sterilization programs.
Questions
How do I adopt a cat from Pat Brody Shelter?
Complete an online adoption application, review our policies, and schedule an appointment to meet available cats. Approved applicants can visit during designated adoption hours.
What volunteer opportunities are available?
We need volunteers for weekday cleaning shifts and monthly foster care. Minors can participate with parental supervision.
Can I donate items instead of money?
Yes! Visit our Walmart Registry to purchase needed supplies like food, bedding, or toys for shelter cats.
Do you accept feral cats?
We focus on stray and abandoned cats but provide resources for feral cat management, including TNR programs.
How are donations used?
Gifts fund medical care, spay/neuter services, food, and shelter operations. Tax receipts are provided for all contributions.
What if I need to surrender my cat?
We prioritize stray cats but offer guidance for rehoming household pets. Visit our website for tips on finding new homes for cats.
Reviews (7)
Kelsey
May 26, 2022 Report
I placed my application online and within days got a call saying I met their criteria, and could make an appointment to meet available cats. The shelter staff were kind and helpful, and I found a wonderful cat. The paperwork was streamlined, and she came home with a crocheted blanket and handmade toy. Wonderful people.
Tia Bastine
May 17, 2022 Report
They are a great team who really care about the cats and getting them good homes. We got our second cat from here and we always have a nice experience at the shelter. I definitely recommend Pat Brody shelter for your next fur baby.
Deborah Ecklund
May 10, 2022 Report
Researched their shelter, looking ( browsing) for kitties. They have youngsters up thru seniors. They had a good selection. Very stringent adoption policies, however.
Julie Ryan-Murphy
Feb 11, 2022 Report
We Love Pat Brody's. We had the best experience there, and LOVE our cat so much! She picked us and it was the best match. I highly recommend, and HAVE!
Ashli Brady
Dec 31, 2021 Report
Caring, loving, true cat lovers is what you want in a shelter, and that's what you'll find at Pat Brody. Priscilla goes above and beyond for animals in her care. I have first hand experience with her kind open heart as I work at a local Veterinary clinic that she bring the cats to frequently for sick and wellness care. She is always ready and willing to do whatever is needed to help pets in need.

They go above and beyond for animals that a lot of people would give up on, and they do it without a second thought. They work extremely hard to place cats in appropriate homes to prevent cats from being returned or abandoned. When you adopt from this shelter you are supporting a dedicated team that puts in extremely hard work, blood, sweat, and tears everyday! It's not an easy or cheap to do the work they do and they never complain! Be patient when adopting, as it is constant chaos for them daily to manage all that they do. I would highly recommend to anyone!
Christine Treat
Sep 16, 2021 Report
I filled out the on line application and received a call the next day with an appointment. I had an interest in one particular cat but really one has to meet the animal to be sure. I showed up and there was an amazing yard sale going on, which was a bonus. Anyway, my son and I got to meet all the kitties. After debating a while, we took a 4 month old Tabby kitten who happened to be alone. He was being treated with eye drops but otherwise fine.

I have to say, this is the sweetest kitty I have ever had. He is beautiful, almost a wild cat with the stripes. He was desperate for us to take him home and completely worth the 325$. Thank you PB shelter!
Charlotte Zembko-Johnson
Jul 11, 2021 Report
After losing my 18 year old diabetic kitty, I found Abby at the Pat Brody Shelter. Abby is also diabetic and 11 years old and had been at the shelter for over 4 months.she was very well taken care of and can't say enough for the loving atmosphere at this shelter.