In Memory of Pebbles     10/15/2006 – 10/27/2024 The start of Pebbles’ life was less than glamorous. Born to a community kitty, life outside can be uncertain. Food sources can be scarce, predators can loom with dangers around every corner. The post Pebbles first appeared on Shadow Cats ..read more

In Memory of Jimmy     3/24/2009 – 10/24/2024 Sometimes, the tides of fate seem cruel. What else could one think upon seeing a senior cat surrendered to a shelter due to a freshly minted diabetes diagnosis? Perhaps the previous owner The post Jimmy first appeared on Shadow Cats ..read more

In Memory of Grayson     1/7/2020 – 10/18/2024 Most Shadow Cats find their way to us with special needs, with medical conditions that require a lot of intensive care or were saved from dangerous situations on the streets or in The post Grayson first appeared on Shadow Cats ..read more

In Memory of Papa Nut      7/7/2015 – 7/15/2024 Papa Nut was a big, beautiful Siamese mix boy who just charmed his way into your heart. He had the most stunning blue eyes – as soon as you looked The post Papa Nut first appeared on Shadow Cats ..read more

In Memory of Juniper     1/19/2022 – 10/3/2024 As is the story with most of our felvies, Juniper’s feline leukemia status was a shock to the system. She was found on the streets as a kitten in Edinburg, Texas, and The post Juniper first appeared on Shadow Cats ..read more

In Memory of Bo     5/19/2021 – 8/2/2024 Bo was originally found in a colony of cats in Dallas, where a good Samaritan cared for them. Every day, she would come to feed, and every day, sweet Bo would come The post Bo first appeared on Shadow Cats ..read more

In Memory of Koutzey      4/24/2004 – 7/22/2024 In 2021, we were notified of two elderly black cats, named KouKoutzey and Sushi, in dire need of rescue. Their person had passed away, and the hands they fell into were The post Koutzey first appeared on Shadow Cats ..read more

In Memory of Marlene      3/16/2013 – 6/12/2024 Marlene was spicy, strong-willed, and very independent with a huge personality. Only with us for a short time since March, Marlene made a huge impression on all who met her. She came to us from a sad situation that resulted in an uncertain future for many kitties. We were contacted by Rainbow Journey Sanctuary and we were happy to help and welcomed Marlene to her new home at Shadow Cats. Before being rescued by Rainbow Journey, Marlene had spent much of her life confined in a cage which resulted in her not having the use of her fro ..read more

In Memory of Ralphie      3/22/2021 – 6/11/2024 Ralphie’s start was about as scruffy as you’d expect by looking at that sweet face! He hailed from the streets of Kerrville, TX, where this sweet-natured boy prowled and scavenged until he was rescued. Unfortunately, a complication we’re all too familiar with here at Shadow Cats arose: Ralphie wound up testing positive for Feline Leukemia. He was at risk of euthanasia, so Kerrville Pets Alive reached out to us, and we made room for those chubby cheeks and scruffy little face. Ralphie came to us in May of 2023, and our lives were f ..read more

In Memory of Poco      1/18/2014 – 6/11/2024 Most Shadow Cats find a spot at the sanctuary through incredible people saving them from unfortunate origins. Poco’s journey was different than the rest: softer and gentler, like Queenie’s, the other half in this bonded pair. Poco lived a happy life with her person and a few other cats for about 9 years. Then, in January of 2022, sweet Poco and Queenie’s lives changed forever with the loss of their person. With nowhere to go, they wound up in the shelter. This sweet pair was struggling to adapt to shelter life—wilting in their new en ..read more