CAT CARE DURANGO
SANCTUARY • RESCUE • RESOURCE
We believe in the dignity and worth of every cat,
regardless of age, ability, or condition
Cat Care Durango is more than a shelter. We are a free-roaming rescue and sanctuary where cats of every age and medical need are given dignity, safety, and care. From senior cats with chronic conditions to abandoned kittens who arrive needing round-the-clock attention, we make sure each one receives what they need to heal and, whenever possible, find a loving, forever home.
With scarce local resources in Southwest Colorado—no spay/neuter requirements, climbing veterinary costs, and too few adoption outlets—the safety net for cats is thin. More and more arrive at our doors abused, neglected, or abandoned. Without your help, many would have nowhere to go.
But thanks to your generosity, that reality is changing. Cats who might otherwise be forgotten are receiving full medical care, comfort, and the chance to begin again, whether that’s through adoption or a lifelong sanctuary home with us. You’ve made it possible for mothers and their kittens to survive, for seniors to live pain-free, in forever care and for countless cats to know safety, love, and family for the first time.
Your gift to Cat Care Durango PREVENTS NEEDLESS SUFFERING AND saves lives. YOU MAKE SPAY/NEUTER POSSIBLE, PROVIDE FULL MEDICAL CARE, OPEN THE DOOR TO ADOPTION, AND SUSTAIN LIFELONG SANCTUARY FOR CATS WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. BECAUSE OF YOU, EVERY CAT HAS THE CHANCE AT HEALING, HOPE, AND A TRUE HOME.
YOUR KINDNESS MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
To protect the welfare and dignity of all cats in every stage of their life through TNR (trap-neuter/spay-release) programs, proper medical care-both physically and mentally- and adoption, foster and sanctuary programs for our wild and peaceful feline friends.
Cat Care Durango is a PACFA certified, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming cats, founded in 2023 by Padgie Kimmick. Before launching Cat Care Durango, Padgie spent over 20 years providing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services to the Durango area, passionately working to address cat homelessness and overpopulation in the Southwest region of Colorado.
Through her TNR efforts, Padgie recognized the critical need for a public, brick-and-mortar facility to serve as a hub for adopting cats in need of loving homes. In response and with the help from foundation grants and donations, Cat Care Durango opened a free-roaming facility. This unique, stress free environment allows cats to live and interact comfortably while awaiting adoption and helps potential adopters connect with their future feline companions. Check out the YouTube video in the Media Gallery below to learn more about our facility.
The cats rescued by Cat Care Durango come from a wide range of backgrounds and hardships, including abandonment, neglect, and homelessness. Many rescues are achieved through collaborative efforts with other non-profit organizations and through active community outreach. These partnerships and initiatives reflect Cat Care Durango's commitment to making a lasting impact on the lives of cats and the people who care for them.
Since opening in 2023, Cat Care Durango has rescued over 230 cats and kittens, finding loving homes for more than 180 of them. The organization's mission is to increase these numbers year over year, providing even more cats with the chance to live happy and healthy lives.
Organization name
Cat Care Durango
2023
Tax id (EIN)
92-1093033
Category
Animal-Related
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
72 Suttle St., Unit JLa Plata County, CO, US
Archuleta County, CO, US
Montezuma County, CO, US