We believe in the dignity and worth of every cat,
regardless of age, ability, or condition
This Colorado Gives Day, your gift has real weight for the cats who need us most. 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 fragile newborns to chronically ill seniors, every one receives the attention they need to heal and, when possible, find a loving forever home.
In Southwest Colorado, the safety net for cats is thin. Limited spay and neuter access, rising veterinary costs, and too few adoption outlets mean more cats arrive abandoned, injured, or overlooked.
Your generosity can rewrite this story. When you choose to give, cats who once had nowhere to go receive full medical care, nourishing food, warmth, comfort, and the chance to begin again. Kittens grow strong in foster care and find their forever home. Seniors live pain free in lifelong sanctuary.
Since opening in 2023, your support has helped rescue and care for more than 323 cats and kittens, place over 288 into homes, and provide permanent sanctuary to those who may never be adoptable but are forever deserving of comfort and dignity.
Colorado Gives Day is how that work continues. Your gift keeps the doors open for the next cat who needs us. Give where you live and help cats in our community receive the dignity, care and love they deserve.
give TODAY. 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 323 cats and kittens, finding loving homes for more than 288 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