You can find information about our finances (and policies) on this page.

Still have questions? Please feel free to contact us.

Tabby’s Place can only do what we do because of generous people like you. We are a 501(c)3 public charity, receiving no funding from the government, and over 90% of our income comes from individuals.

We are grateful that compassionate people like you choose to support our cats. We truly couldn’t do it without you.

We have approximately 115 residents at any given time.

Our cats live in large, open Suites; cozy offices; and community areas like our Lounge and Lobby — all cage-free. But, there are times when it’s in a cat’s best interest to be in a cage temporarily:

• When a cat first comes to Tabby’s Place, she spends approximately three weeks in Quarantine. We make sure she’s healthy enough to join our general population; treat her for any diseases; and evaluate her personality, so we can place her in the room where she’ll be happiest.
• If a cat has a contagious illness, we isolate her until she is no longer infectious.
• After a cat has had surgery, we’ll care for her in a cage to protect her from inquisitive kitties.
• Cats eating prescription diets, as well as cats who otherwise get bullied away from their food by bossy neighbors, are caged at mealtime, so they can eat in peace.
• When a cat moves into a new room, she spends her first few days in a cage, where she can see and smell her neighbors before having to interact with them. This eases the introduction process for every cat involved.

No. But, we would be happy to lend you a humane trap, teach you how to use it, and connect you with low-cost spay/neuter resources. Please contact our Feline Resource Coordinator, Rey Watson, at rw@tabbysplace.org for trap rental assistance.

TNR stands for “Trap-Neuter-Return,” widely accepted as the most humane and effective method of caring for and controlling community cat populations.

TNR involves capturing; spaying/neutering; and returning community cats to their outdoor homes, where they are fed and monitored by conscientious caregivers. This provides community cats with a safer return to the outdoor life they love, while preventing their proliferation.

Since 2011, Tabby’s Place has conducted TNR locally as our capacity allows. In addition to conducting the basics described above, Tabby’s Place provides medical care for each cat we trap, including dental and wound care. In this way, we’re saving community cats from years of lonely pain.

We lovingly evaluate each cat we trap, and keep kittens, friendly cats, or fragile cats at Tabby’s Place rather than returning them outdoors.

Currently, Tabby’s Place’s TNR work is limited to our six surrounding townships (East Amwell, West Amwell, Delaware, Raritan, Lambertville and Flemington). If you need assistance with community cats in one of these areas, please contact our Feline Resource Coordinator, Rey Watson, at rw@tabbysplace.org to get on our waiting list for TNR assistance.

The Tabby’s Place Guardian Angel Program offers cat owners a way to ensure the well-being of their cats in the event that they can no longer care for them.

See this entry for an explanation of how we choose cats to accept.

Although we accept cats from anywhere in the world, the overwhelming majority come from the surrounding area.  You can see details below.

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Unfortunately, there is no shortage of cats in need of a safe haven. We prioritize helping those who need us the most. These include:

1. Local stray cats: we strive to support and build connections in our community and therefore will assist local animal control with stray cats
2. Orphaned kittens: kittens without a mother are extremely fragile and require skilled, around-the-clock care
3. Cats from nearby shelters: municipal shelters often have fewer resources and cannot provide advanced medical or behavioral care. Many shelters reach out to us when they find themselves out of space and/or resources to care for a cat. 
4. Cats with advanced medical or behavioral needs, such as paraplegia, diabetics, FeLV, or FIV

With so many cats in need, we are not able to take in every cat. However, we are happy to support you in helping your cats, even if we cannot directly house them.

If you need help with a cat or cat(s), please fill out our Help Form and we will guide you in the right direction. Completing this form does not guarantee consideration for intake.

Tabby’s Place strives to support and build connections in our community and therefore will assist local animal control with stray cats. If you’ve found a stray cat, please contact Animal Control directly. You can also fill out our Help Form for additional support.

No. As an indoor sanctuary, Tabby’s Place is not the right environment for feral cats. They are happiest and flourish best in monitored, outdoor colonies — which is why we’re committed to TNR.

Yes…but since FIV+ cats are adopted out less frequently than others, space in our FIV+ Suite opens up only sporadically. We accept FIV+ cats on a first-come, first-serve basis as space becomes available. Click here for a list of sanctuaries accepting FIV+ cats.

Tabby’s Place welcomes FeLV+ cats into our Quinn’s Corner wing. But, since room in Quinn’s Corner is limited and opens only sporadically, we accept FeLV+ cats on a first-come, first-serve basis as space becomes available. Click here for a list of sanctuaries accepting FeLV+ cats.

No. The veterinary facility at Tabby’s Place is exclusively for the care of our resident cats. You can find a list of accredited vet hospitals here. Having trouble affording your cat’s care? Click here for a list of resources.

No. Tabby’s Place does not provide boarding services. We’d recommend asking your veterinarian, or searching online, for a qualified local boarding facility.