Sanctuary Fund
Our Next Chapter
We're overjoyed to share that we've found a dedicated space to expand our lifesaving work that will be instrumental in creating a sustainable future for the ones who need us most. There is a whole lot of work ahead of us to transform it into a true home for the Tomato Cats and we need every ounce of support to help us get there.
We hope you'll consider being a part of this unbelievable journey.
Our goal is simple: to expand our lifesaving programs with a physical space for the most under-served, medically complex and special needs kittens so they can get the care they deserve right here in Louisiana.
For some, that means a lifetime sanctuary.
For others, it’s the place where their second chance becomes the start of the rest of their life.
As Louisiana’s only dedicated rescue for special needs and specially-abled kittens, we have been a critical lifeline for cats with physical and medical challenges, giving them the care they deserve since 2021.
The kittens who come to us are not routine. Most require intensive medical care and long-term recovery support. Our one-of-a-kind foster program has paved the way for kittens with a wide range of physical and medical conditions, including paresis, paralysis, incontinence, congenital heart defects, hydrocephalus, encephalocele, epilepsy, cerebellar hypoplasia (mild to severe), blindness, deafness, limb abnormalities, traumatic brain injuries, pectus excavatum, neurological disorders, patent urachus, spinal injuries, abdominal wall defects and other congenital defects and injuries.
To expand this lifesaving work, a brick-and-mortar facility will serve as a safe haven for short- and long-term rehabilitation cases as well as a home for lifelong sanctuary residents.
Below are just a small handful of the lives that have benefited from our special needs program.
Leo, Encephalocele + Hydrocephalus
Guts, Abdominal Wall Defect
Cecelia, Blind
Tommy, Pectus Excavatum
Sami, Double Leg + Amputee
Maypop, Patent Urachus
Bon Bon, Hind Limb Paralysis
Fifi, Hind Limb Paralysis
Atticus, Blind
Milo, Fractured Spine & Pelvis
Franklin, Manx Syndrome
Parker, Hind Limb Paralysis
Edison, Hind Limb Paresis
Fawn, Fractured Spine
Albi, Carpal Varus Deformity
Sidecar, Abdominal Wall Defect
Turnip & Bumbleberry, Medial Patellar Luxation
Rhubarb, Paralysis
Bex, Cerebellar Hypoplasia
Satsuma, Blind + TBI
Clover, Blind + Pectus Excavatum