Guardian Angel Program

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Guardian Angel Program

When you enroll in the Guardian Angel Program, you’ll have peace of mind that your cats can come to Tabby’s Place in the event that they outlive you. You can be assured that your cats will gain immediate acceptance to the sanctuary, where we will be honored to cherish them as our very own in a peaceful, home-like environment.

Lifestyle

Tabby’s Place cats live in spacious suites designed to meet their needs and delight their senses. Each room is filled with toys, scratching posts, climbing ledges, and cozy cubbies. In addition, most cats safely enjoy fresh air and sunshine in outdoor solariums, while others delight in stroller walks through our gardens.  Our residents receive daily play sessions and cuddle time from our devoted staff and volunteers.

Although life at Tabby’s Place is sweet and joyous, we believe the best outcome for most cats is to be adopted into loving families of their own.  We work to find ideal homes for our residents, performing diligent follow-up to ensure that the cats continue to be happy and healthy.  If the right match does not come along, each cat has a home for life at Tabby’s Place.

Health Care

Upon admission to Tabby’s Place, we assess and treat each cat’s medical needs.  A world-class veterinary team provides our residents with uncompromising care, and each cat receives everything they need to thrive, regardless of cost. We have over 20 years of experience in caring for older cats and cats with advanced needs, such as heart disease, cancer, or diabetes.  The only time we euthanize a cat is if they are suffering with no reasonable hope of recovery.  In those cases, euthanasia is performed lovingly and humanely.

Admission and Fees

The fee per cat is $15,000. This is not due until your cats actually come to Tabby’s Place, so there is no up-front payment required.  Enrolling in the Guardian Angel Program does not obligate you to any payment if your cats never come to us.

Note that lifetime care for many cats may exceed the required fee. Expenses not covered by your fee will be borne by Tabby’s Place.

To discuss enrollment, please contact our Development Coordinator, Lisa Lauria, at ll@tabbysplace.org or 908-237-5300 ext 602. We would be delighted to give you the grand tour of Tabby’s Place and to answer any questions you may have.

Click here to download the Guardian Angel Program Enrollment Agreement and Terms & Conditions.

FAQs

Will Tabby’s Place keep my cats together at the sanctuary?

  • If your cats are deeply bonded to each other, we will make sure they have each other’s comfort and companionship. You have our promise that we will always do what is in their best interest. But, we can’t agree in advance to always keep them together, as sometimes even bonded cats grow apart (in which case it would not be the kindest thing to force them to stay together). You can be assured that we will always put each cat’s health and happiness first.

Will my cats be available for adoption?

  • Yes. With rare exceptions, we believe this is the best thing that can happen for every cat. As wonderful as it is to live at Tabby’s Place, nothing can match the tenderness and joy of having a home and person or family of one’s own. We screen adopters with the utmost care, only adopting cats into settings we feel are truly even better than Tabby’s Place! If your cat is not adopted, they will have a devoted home for life with us.

How will Tabby’s Place know if my cats need to come to the sanctuary?

  • Your executor or a loved one can contact us to let us know.

Can Tabby’s Place come pick up my cats?

  • Unfortunately, we cannot provide transport for your cats. However, in some situations, and with advance communication, we may be able to assist with transport within a reasonable distance of Tabby’s Place.

How do I know that Tabby’s Place will always be there for my cats?

  • Tabby’s Place has been thriving since we opened in 2003, and we have a formal Succession Plan and Board of Trustees in place to ensure that we will be here for many decades to come. Through the generosity of our donors and the support of our 400+ volunteers and long-tenured staff, we are poised for continued growth. We would be pleased to share specifics with you upon request.