FRANKIE is a very special little kitty who is looking for a very special home.

Frankie was taken in from a TNR project because she seemed too nice to be let back outside, and then very lucky to find a wonderful foster to work on her socialization while trying to find her a permanent home.

She's a super mellow kitty who likes to interact with other mellow cats (dogs can be overwhelming) and would do best in a quieter adult home (no young children) where things stay calm. She gets timid around too much noise, or busy environments. However, she loves playing with toys and stretching and scratching on her post. She loves snacks and treats, and pets in her cat cave, but also quite curious and likes to explore the house at night, midday is nap time.

Frankie will need some time to settle in and be with people who understand that she needs slow introductions and patience. She would do best if she had her own cozy "safe space" and a few cat caves to help her feel secure while adjusting to a new home and all its sounds.

If you're looking for a sweet, laid-back companion to share your days with, she'd love to be that special girl and have a loving forever home.

ADOPT APRIL! Do you have a soft spot for special needs cats? APRIL is what we call a "semi special needs" kitty who desperately needs her own home. Although she is otherwise healthy, has a good appetite (albeit picky and sensitive), and acts normally, she struggles with nasal congestion to varying degrees, occasional light nasal discharge and periodic sneezing. April has been diagnosed with feline herpes and will require continued and/or occasional meds, and benefit from regular vitamins and supplements to support her immune system.

Despite this diagnosis, there is no reason April cannot be adopted by someone who understands this condition and is willing to manage her needs as indicated. She is such a good girl - putting up with being confined 90% of the time she’s spent here to minimize exposure to the other Sanctuary cats, and a very sweet, very pretty, calm, well behaved young cat. She is estimated to be a little under 3 years old, is spayed, tested for FIV/Felv, and is now getting her vaccinations. April likes human companionship, especially when she eats, likes pets and chin scratches and would likely enjoy some playtime, but also nicely naps most of the time. She does not seem fond of other cats that get too close to her, so could be an only cat or might do well in a household with 1-2 other calm (and healthy) cats that give her space. April deserves a good home where she can be free, comfortable and be loved the rest of her life. Won't you consider her as a new companion?

ALICE(left) & SEBASTIAN(right) Pretty bonded brother and sister, rescued off the streets, fixed, vaccinated and tested June 2022. Their finder/rescuer has been keeping them in a separate room in her home since then, safe from her 2 dogs. She loves them, but one of the dogs doesn't (barking and other stressful behavior), so she wants to find a good home for them where they can stay together. They are sweet, happy, healthy, playful little kitties, about 1-1/2 years old, but they need a quiet, calm home and time to settle in. Sebastian is very friendly and loving once he gets to know you, but Alice is very shy/timid and will require patience and coaxing by someone who understands behavior of under-socialized cats (as a result of being born and temporary living with ferals). We think they'll provide years of enjoyment with the right person.

It's always heartwarming when a homeless animal is adopted, but we think our adoptions are extra special because we mostly rescue cats and kittens with behavior issues, sometimes at risk of being euthanized at a public shelter, unwanted after owners/caretakers pass away, or just hard to place by rescue standards.

LORETTA & PATSY, 2 sisters ADOPTED! October 2025. We rescued Loretta and Patsy on July 18 from the Arizona Humane Society because they were too undersocialized for adoption. Besides being adorable, they are 2 very lucky kittens! First, they narrowly escaped death after being found thrown in a dumpster with a deceased sibling, then faced being euthanized at the Arizona Humane Society for being too fearful before we committed to taking them, and then hit the jackpot with our favorite foster family, who are the most loving, indulgent and patient people. So, we are ecstatic that this wonderful family decided to adopt them. Loretta became very friendly, but Patsy remained too shy to be adoptable, and since they were bonded, they didn’t want them to be separated, so decided to give them a loving forever home.

Nico (fka Nicodemus) ADOPTED April 19,2022 Nico was rescued from the county shelter April 8, where he was on the E-list due to unmanageable behavior there. However, once he got out of the shelter environment and around gentle people, he immediately allowed pets and since being in his foster home has become very affectionate and well behaved - a total lovebug, purring up a storm!

Mitzi ADOPTED January 23, 2022 Mitzi was adopted by a very nice retired couple who promise to spoil and love her. After contending with the other sanctuary cats the last few months, she will once again be an only cat, spoiled and get lots of attention. It took her a little time to adjust (after so many changes in a year's time through no fault of her own) but she is now completely accepting of her new home and pet parents.

CHARLOTTE - ADOPTED 12/29/21 thanks to our friends at Foothills Animal Rescue! She is a sweet and very pretty kitty, estimated to be 1-3 years old. She was taken in by a kind lady as a stray a little over a year ago, but recently found herself in a sad situation where she had to move and could not take all the cats she rescued with her. We wish Charlotte a long and happy life!

GIZMO - ADOPTED 12/21/21! This sweet handsome orange tabby boy was adopted by his foster mom, who loves him a great deal. So happy for him!!

MIDNIGHT ADOPTED 3/21/21!! and doing great - she acclimated immediately to her new home as the only cat and the whole family loves her!!! She is a sweet, very pretty long hair girl, with a little bit of sass, which is what attracted them to her. Have a happy life Midnight!

"POPPY was adopted in November 2019 by her foster family after living with them since February when KTN rescued her from the Maricopa County Animal Shelter e-list due to unpredictable behavior and an eye condition. Her eye is being monitored by a vet and treated as needed and her foster family learned to love Poppy and understand her idiosyncrasies, while Poppy learned to love them and integrate with the rest of the families' pets. We couldn't have picked a better happy ending for this special kitty."

SUNNY - Our sweet handsome rescued stray boy has been adopted! January 2019

STARLIGHT (STAR) renamed BEN, was adopted and went to his new home December 19, 2018! He was just 8 months old, a shy kitty, who wound up at the Arizona Humane Society in October 2018, and had his poor leg amputated. Deemed unadoptable and at risk of being e-listed, we found a great foster for him to bring him out of his fear and shyness, which led to our being able to find a wonderful, patient, loving home for this boy shortly after, where he is cherished and thriving!

PRIMROSE - ADOPTED January 7, 2018! PRIMROSE is an adorable kitten we rescued from Arizona Humane Society who deemed she was not adoptable because of her fearful behavior. Once in the hands of her foster that quickly changed who continues to give her lots of attention and space of her own when she wants it. She was a little shy initially, but is now much better and loves to snuggle and is very playful. Primrose was adopted by a wonderful family and we know she'll have a wonderful life with them!

Prim with her favorite toy in new home - February 2018!

SIMON & GARFUNKEL - ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 2017! These 2 shy boys have found their perfect forever home. It took a while but well worth the wait for all! These 2 brothers could not be more loved or spoiled by their pet parents who love them dearly and send us regular updates, photos and videos of their beloved boys.