WELCOME TO OUR WORLD OF CATS
History and Mission
The Laguna Woods Cat Club is a small but mighty band of volunteers who have been rescuing cats in our Village retirement community since 1971. We have an IRS 501 © (3) tax exempt status, and all of the resources for our Foster and Adoption Program are derived from donations and fundraising events. The Mission of this program is to provide loving, permanent homes for cats who come into our care due to abandonment or relinquishment. Our services are reserved for any resident of Laguna Woods Village, and procedures have been established to provide guidance through both relinquishment and adoption. Our highest commitment remains the health and safety of the cats entrusted to our care.
Site Content
strolling through our website
We hope you will enjoy our website and all it has to offer cat lovers and CATS. There is a lot to choose from and we thought we might help you along in finding what you might be looking for.
Under ADOPTIONS – you will find the cats that we have in our adoption program, and links to two additional sites to check out – Pet-finders and Adopt-a-Pet. And, so
many other things to help you along with your adoption plans.
Under FOSTERING – all you need to know to become a Foster – fosters are the ‘angels’ that allow us to have our Adoption Program. (NEW FOSTER VIDEO)
Under RELINQUISHMENT – information on giving up your much loved cat with our promise of finding it a loving home.
Under DONATE – how to donate to the Adoption Program and also – to our famous
Recycling Program.
Under ABOUT US – the board members and their individual jobs and contact information. Also about the club, recent Publicity, membership and etc.
AND, how to CONTACT US.
Under RESOURCES – find everything from Vets to Pet Sitters and so much more.
Under EMERGENCY –Emergency information for your ill cat. Also, tel. number for lost or stray cats in the Village. Disaster Preparedness Plan for Cats.
Under CAT TALK – all sorts of good things to know and fun things to watch.
Under FORMS - you will find ALL OF OUR FORMS that deal with our program.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
recruitment meeting -
It’s time to replenish our staff, and volunteer opportunities abound! We are holding a recruitment/informational session on Monday, July 11, from 1-2 pm and two training sessions on Wednesday, July 13, and Thursday, July 14 from 4-6 pm. Shake off that Covid funk and please join us to learn how you can help. We are not just a social club; we’re a public service organization with charity status. Invest your talents in a noble cause. Know the special joy that saving animals can bring, make life-long friendships, and have adventures. Contact Bev Elwell for location and details: 215-896-7054 or baelwell@outlook.com.
MEET OUR NEW PHOTOGRAPHER
SUSAN BROWN MATSUMOTO
Susan's passion for animals - rescues, domestic pets and wildlife, is blended with her passion for photography, which captures the beauty and uniqueness each animal brings into our world, and a view into their souls. A few years ago Susan lost her dear cat, Bailey. She was devastated. A friend suggested she take her love of photography, and of cats, and volunteer with pet rescues. Being part of helping to promote all these pets during the adoption process is what started her healing and made a huge difference in the adoption of cats in all these rescues, including ours!
Please click the link below and spend a few minutes enjoying Susan's inspiring photography and some truly beautiful photographs of cats, including her beloved Bailey.
WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT
Adoption
Relinquishment
Fostering
Adopting a cat can change your life. The loving relationship you develop with this bundle of fur can make your day...day after day! Click . .
Fostering
Relinquishment
Fostering
Fostering is a wonderful way to find out how a loving relationship with a kitty can change your life. Click . . .
Relinquishment
Relinquishment
Relinquishment
Need to give up your beloved cat? We're here to help you during this difficult time. To learn all about relinquishment, Click . . .
MEMBERS' CATS 2021
members share their cats
This is our second addition to our Members' Cats. We have gathered photographs of our members' beloved cats and are sharing them with you. We hope that you enjoy the wonderful diverseness of our felines. How blessed we are!
JOIN US - SHARE YOUr CAT
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to add your kitty to the show, please email us and we'll be back in touch. Additions will take place every few months. Thanks so much!
Please click on the link to view the show!
CLUB NEWS
spend time on the website
Turn you stay at home time into a learning experience! Learn how to decode your cat's blood test. Learn why cats like tight spaces, or how to bring a new cat home. Discover new cat breeds - what's a Nebelung? Isn't it about time you found out? It's easy - the answer to everything is right here on 'Cat Talk'. See, right at the top of the page you will find the link. Right under Adoptions, you'll also find easy access to our adoptable cats, Petfinders and Adopt-A-Pet. Need a non-contact sport? Collect plastic bottles and cans and call Vicki Robbins at 949-598-0079. Most of all - love your kitties. You'll find all kinds of fun videos about cats on Cat Talk..See you soon!!
Help Us Save Our Cats
Your tax-deductible gift makes a difference. Your contribution supports the Cat Club's rescue, fostering and adoption of Laguna Woods’ cats.
