Ella's Feline Rescue Mission Inc

Ella’s Feline Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

that exists to rescue, rehabilitate, shelter, and find cats’ forever homes. We are committed to helping all cats, regardless of level of need, to live healthy, quality lives with loving and committed owners. We envision a community where pets are valued and cared for, rather than abandoned to suffer.

We are particularly committed to helping the most vulnerable cats, those whose medical or behavioral needs would lead to euthanasia or dying a painful death if abandoned. We also have a strong commitment to preventing further homelessness and abandonment, through helping pet owners access spay/neuter services and community vet care, providing behavioral support to pet owners who are struggling with challenging behavior, and making the surrender process as easy as possible.

EFRM was started by a husband-and-wife team who is passionate about animal welfare. We have been involved in animal rescue, both individually and together, for nearly 20 years. We decided to take our rescue work a step further and begin our own mission in response to the overwhelming number of homeless cats that have come through our property alone.

We were inspired to take action primarily by our adopted cat, Eden, whose life we literally saved when she showed up on our porch in deplorable condition. An underlying medical condition led to skin problems, digestive problems, and severe inflammation of the mouth and she had been in constant pain after being abandoned to a life outside. With proper vet care, a lot of patience and affection, and a safe place to live, she has blossomed into a healthy, playful, affectionate cat.

Eden’s story is sadly not unique. Many cats are abandoned to painful and fearful lives on the streets. We are committed to meeting the unique needs of every cat we are able to care for. We value individual lives and are committed to a No-Kill mission. Our name is in honor of our beloved cat, Ella, who passed away on December 2, 2021 (pictured).

Ella's Feline Rescue Mission is raising funds for a sweet cat named Smoke who came to our rescue in January 2024 with significant wounds and infections. He had lesions all over his body, some of which were so bad that he no skin left on his left leg. He went through testing and treatment before a diagnosis of Bartonellosis (commonly called Cat Scratch Fever) was identified. A long course of antibiotics cured the illness but unfortunately, he had been carrying the illness for a long time before coming into our care and it caused considerable damage to his eyes. The veterinary ophthalmologist said he had likely been in considerable pain for a long time before coming to our rescue. He will need surgery on 11/13/24 to remove his right eye. This will allow him to be free of pain and live a quality life. In spite of the fact that Smoke has spent a very long time in pain and discomfort, he is a very loving, affectionate, and good-natured cat. We will do everything in our power to give him the life he deserves. Please contribute to give this sweet boy a life free of pain. Every amount helps!