Still Here for the Cats: A Look at Our Work and Future

If you’ve been following Town Cats over the past few years, you know it hasn’t been a straight line. We’ve celebrated huge wins—saving over 600 cats in one year, creating new programs, going fully foster- and pet store-based, and expanding our outreach into schools and libraries. And we’ve also had our share of hard pivots—pausing programs, transitioning spaces, shifting our team.

Right now, we’re in a new chapter. We don’t have a traditional shelter. We’re supporting 54 cats in foster homes, pet stores and the cafe. And we’re asking ourselves daily: how do we keep doing the work in a way that’s sustainable, effective, and true to our mission?

We know change can bring questions—and we want to be fully transparent about where things stand.

Now, I want to clear the air on something that’s come up lately:

 Where did our cats go? And did we shut down?

In December 2024, as we transitioned out of the San Pedro shelter in Morgan Hill, every single cat in our care was placed into a foster home or relocated to one of our partner pet stores. We did not transfer cats to another rescue or sanctuary. That was never on the table. When we commit to a cat, we follow through. Finding each one a loving, safe home remains our top priority—and that promise hasn’t changed.

And no, we did not shut down. We’re still here.

Since leaving the shelter, we’ve kept our Community Cat Cupboard mobile and moving—delivering food and supplies to families in need. We’ve created new educational tools, run library and school events, and started teaching our team how to TNR. And between January 1, 2025 and now, we’ve brought 45 cats into our care—18 of them from a hoarding case—plus owner surrenders and transfers from partner organizations.

The work didn’t end. It just found a new rhythm.

And now, the next chapter is about to begin. In April, we’ll be moving into a new space in Gilroy. This space will give us the flexibility to host workshops, adoption fairs, and community events in a way we haven’t been able to before. We’re waiting on the final permits, and once those are in, we’ll be sharing all the details—promise.

Thank you for sticking with us through the changes, for supporting our work, and for believing in cats. Your trust means everything. Whether you’ve been with us for 27 years or just joined the journey, you’re part of this story. And we’re just getting started.

With gratitude,
Megan
Director
Town Cats of Morgan Hill