ARAS Colorado Sponsor-A-Cat

We have over 150 cats at our shelter, with more in foster care. While most of our cats are adoptable animals looking for homes, some cats are unadoptable due to health reasons, behavior problems, litter box problems, social status, or other reasons. Some are also shy and just have a hard time distinguishing themselves to potential adopters. In addition, we have more than 30 wonderful FIV and FeLV positive cats at the shelter that are rarely adopted due to their condition. Therefore, some of the nicest cats never find families.

By participating in the Sponsor-A-Cat program, you have the opportunity to be the only family that this animal may ever have. Even if you are participating long distance and cannot visit your sponsor cat, you have the security of knowing that this cat will have a home and warm place to sleep for the rest of its life. Without your help, his/her future is uncertain.

If you would like to be a sponsor, you may select any cat from any page on this site. You may also visit the shelter and select one in person or have a member of the shelter staff select one for you. Every cat on this site needs a sponsor, in addition to 150 more at the shelter. Once you have selected your special kitty, complete and mail-in or drop off the following form located HERE and you will receive a certificate with a photo of your special kitty. If you have questions regarding the Sponsor-A-Cat Program, call the shelter at 303-744-6076. To make an online donation, click here. Please type Sponsor and the name of the cat(s) you are sponsoring in the Designation area. Reviewed 12/06/09

Toronto was living trash can to trash can before a nice couple found him rummaging and brought him to us. He is an elderly cat, around 13 years old and declawed in front. He was recently diagnosed with the beginning stages of kidney disease and receives daily fluids while eating a breakfast platter made just for him. Click on his photo to see how he looked the day he came in, January 18, 2005. He hasn't been seen marking his territory for a couple of months, so might be adoptable. Click here to see his Flickr photoset and video. updated 3/26/09

Chip Ahoy and his sister Chatty Cat came in as undersocialized kittens. They refuse human companionship and comfort, but will sometimes come for treats. They can always be found basking in the sunshine in the kitten room. Click here to see their Flickr photoset. updated 3/16/09

Clipper is around 8-10 years old. He is one of our feral cats in the Kitten Room that hangs out on top of the cages. His trademark is a tongue that always sticks out-probably from a lack of teeth to hold it in. He will not let anyone touch him, but loves to have his own plate of canned food, tuna or treats. Click here to see his Flickr photoset. updated 3/20/09

Baghera is one of our permanent residents. He has chronic diarrhea which led to litter box problems. He is active, loves to climb the tree and prefers to drink straight from the tap. Click his photo to see another photo, click here to see his photos on Flickr. Updated 6/6/09/09

Randolph is one of our senior, possibly 10+ years, adoptable FIV+ boys. He loves being talked to, petted and being brushed. Due to the possible health problems that old age can bring, and chronic eye irritations, he will most likely live out his days as a permanent resident of the shelter. We recently found out that he will mark his territory indoors if there is a female cat (not spayed) with kittens in the same household. Other than that certain preventable problem, he is a wonderful, loving boy! He arrived at the shelter from Brentwood Animal Hospital in January 2004. His favorite pastime is curling up in thick, soft beds with his cat friends. Click his photo to see another photo of him, click here to see his photos on Flickr, click here to see one of his videos. Updated 1/28/09

Elfin is another of our senior shelter favorites. He can usually be found in the office lending a decorative quality to a tabletop and asks for attention by gently pawing at your chest and meowing quietly. His favorite foods are kitten crunchies and Fancy Feast Grilled Turkey. He arrived at ARAS near Christmas 2008, and was quickly abandoned in the office when we tried to send him to a different shelter. We think think of him as a gift, every day he surprises us with a new, cute behavior! We think he is around 15-17 years of age. Click his photo for 1 more photo of this gentle senior cutie, click here to see his Flickr photoset, click here to see his video. Updated 3/30/09

Stinker, a brown tabby and white Manx type, is around 9 years old now. He is an unusual cat, loving and, for those familiar with him, stinky. He was born without an anus and with both sex organs all of which were corrected surgically. Because of his Manx breeding, or possibly birth deformities, he has occasional constipation or bowel control problems and lots of room-clearing gas. We love him anyway! Click to see more photos of Stinker. updated 12/06/09

Winkey, about 5 years old, is an active fluffy boy. He has birth deformities of his eyes and cataracts which makes it difficult for him to see clearly. He usually cruises the entire shelter, but typically settles in the Purple Room for naps and night time. He has been seen spraying at the shelter, but has never been tried in a home. It is possible he sprays here simply because of the sheer amount of other cats he has to compete with. Click to see more photos of Winkey. updated 3/26/09