BLACK & TABBY INN (CAT)

85% of cats that enter a shelter NEVER LEAVE.

50% of kittens in a shelter are euthanized.

These are heartbreaking statistics and something HHFS is dedicated to changing. Few animals thrive in a shelter environment and cats in particular, have a hard time. But if you are a shy cat or worse, a feral cat… well, let’s just say your chances of survival decrease dramatically. Add to that that in crowded, stressed out conditions viral infections become common place leading to upper respiratory viruses, ringworm, FIP, etc and the survival rate drops again. Did you know most shelters cannot/will not treat for ringworm, which is nothing more than a fungus similar to athlete’s foot? The Black and Tabby Inn strives to provide a new approach to sheltering “unwanted” cats.

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The B&T Inn also provides a permanent home for the “unadoptables” suffering from long-term medical or social issues. There are many misconceptions about feral cats, and HHFS is determined to set the record straight. Many will tell you if you don’t get a feral kitten before they are 8 weeks old, they will never tame down. This is pure nonsense. The problem isn’t that the adults aren’t tameable, it’s that most people are unwilling to invest the time and meet the cat where they are. While it’s true that they may never be a social butterfly greeting your guests at the door, they are perfectly capable of bonding to, and yes…even snuggling with a bonded human counterpart.

If you are interested in volunteering to help socialize B&T residents or adoption one of our amazing cats, please contact us!

At the B&T Inn, cats live free range, get daily love and social interaction and live in a home environment. This decreases the stress level of being kept in a cage and gives adopters an excellent chance to see the “real” cat. Let’s be honest, few people will give a second glance to a cat huddled in the corner of its litter box, scrunched up in fear. Even though in a normal situation, the cat is probably a very social, loving companion…they will never get the chance to prove it.

Denver is blessed to have a GREAT shelter network with shelters and rescues working hand in paw to place as many animals as possible, but on occasion, there are those that can’t find any place to go because of behavioral, medical, social or physical reasons. When shelters have exhausted all other rescue options, they call HHFS.

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