Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

At Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue (RMFR), our mission is providing a safe, enriching, and compassionate haven for cats and kittens until they find loving, forever homes. Many of the 850+ cats who find themselves in our care each year come from overpopulated, high-risk areas in Texas and New Mexico, where their chances of survival are limited. We work tirelessly to give these cats a second chance by offering a calm, supportive, and safe environment where they can recover from trauma, develop trust, and prepare for their permanent adoptive homes.

RMFR's free-roaming, limited-intake Denver shelter has the capacity to house 125 cats and kittens onsite. In addition, our robust network of local foster homes extends our life-saving capacity to over 300 felines at any given time. In 2024 we adopted out 775 cats and kittens, performed 359 spays/neuters, and completed 1,815 vaccinations. We are currently on track to provide shelter, medical care, and love to even more cats and kittens in 2025!

Many of the cats in our care are seniors, FIV+, or have medical conditions that might normally make them seem less "adoptable." We are proud of our ability to find forever homes for these special kitties--in addition to the cute kittens, playful teens, and wonderful adult cats who come through our doors--no matter how long it takes. 

RMFR does not contract with local governing bodies or receive government funding to support our operating expenses; instead, we rely upon community partnerships, volunteers, individual and corporate donations, private grants, and various fundraising efforts to meet the needs of homeless cats and kittens. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations to RMFR are fully tax-deductible and help ensure homeless cats and kittens from Denver and beyond will have a soft place to land until they find their special "fur-ever" family. 

 Testimonials

"RMFR is a wonderful animal rescue and adoption center. The staff is extremely caring for all of the cats and they do whatever is necessary to see that every individual cat receives all essential care. All cats receive all medical attention they need and are never turned down for critical care despite the cost. RMFR is a magnificent collaboration of staff and volunteers that serve the community by offering shelter and medical care to our four legged friends who cannot fend for themselves."

"Every week I see great cats go to great people. It is very rewarding to see a cat come to the shelter frightened from his past experiences and be mentally and physically rehabilitated through the care and patience of the team. These cats are then able to enter a home and both provide and receive the love that people and cats deserve."