Quinn

Quinn’s Corner will be a haven for the last cats with nowhere to turn: those with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). The inspiration was an extraordinary cat named Quinn.

Quinn was found face-down in the snow as a kitten. A Good Samaritan brought her to Tabby’s Place, where our medical team stabilized her, only to discover she was infected with FeLV. Cats with this contagious disease were a group of felines Tabby’s Place was not equipped to handle, but we did our best.

To our amazement, Quinn was adopted by a caring person who expected to provide hospice care for a few months. Against all odds, Quinn has survived for four years and appears to have defeated the FeLV infection, an extremely rare occurrence.

The addition of Quinn’s Corner will grow the sanctuary from 7,100 to 12,000 square feet, and enable us to extend our care to courageous cats with FeLV.

Quinn’s miracle drove home the plight of cats infected with a disease that leaves them few options. Facing a poorly understood disease with a grim prognosis, these cats are typically euthanized at animal shelters and many veterinary offices.

Quinn’s Corner will allow Tabby’s Place to provide them the same levels of care and love as every other cat we rescue.

A first-of-its-kind feature for FeLV+ cats, “microsuites” where discordant cats will thrive with human office-mates and/or access to solaria.

Designed for cats who are happiest and healthiest with a smaller number of neighbors (0-4), small suites provide specialized care, plus the same access to sunny solaria as their larger counterparts.

For medical or behavioral reasons, some of our cats do best with few (0-4) neighbors. These special kitties will flourish in the company of our human staff, who can provide all-day affection and attention.

Our FeLV+ cats will enjoy fenced-in patios, where they can safely enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and a front seat to the action of birds and squirrels.

The buzzing hub of Tabby’s Place, our laundry and food prep room will grow by almost 100%, enabling us to keep all of our feline residents clean, comfortable and well-fed.

Cage-free, communal suites of 5-10 cats, designed to meet their needs and delight their senses, with plenty of vertical space, cozy nooks, and access to safe, enclosed outdoor solaria

Quinn’s adopter, inspired by Quinn’s miracle, has made a generous donation to fund the majority of the construction and initial operations.

But caring for FeLV+ cats is a costly labor of love, and the cats need you to complete the dream. Your generosity will help to make Quinn’s Corner strong and sustainable into the future.