For the past 18 months, I have been the sole caretaker for the feral and abandoned cats living at the Kapaa Quarry Transfer Station in Kailua. As of the new year, I’m guesstimating about 30+ cats, and that number seems to grow monthly. I’m doing what I can, every day, to make sure these cats are fed and cared for.

I work on-site, and on my own time and at my own expense, I bring food and water for the cats, check on them daily, and provide consistent care. When I find a sick or injured cat, if I can get a hold of them, I take them to the vet myself and pay for treatment out of pocket. When I find kittens that are still young enough, again if I can get a hold of them, I foster them in my home and search for loving families who will adopt them. To date, I have found, fostered, and placed 7 kittens (including the two in my cover photo). I had them all tested, vaccinated, fixed, and chipped before they went off to live their lives with their new humans. Last January, I was fortunate to find the perfect home for an uber-sweet abandoned adult calico AND was honored to be the one to reunite an orange tabby, who had been MIA for over 4 years, with her very grateful human who happened to live on the opposite side of the island. Wow!

Since November of 2024, with the help of CatFriends Hawaii, I have TNR’d (Trap Neuter Return) 27 feral cats and kittens from the job site. I also helped two feral cats, who were in dire medical conditions, humanely pass on to the rainbow bridge using my local veterinary clinic. I’ve been able to do all of this only through persistence and love for these animals.

My work is rooted in the spirit of mālama — caring for the land, the animals, and the community. But doing all of this alone is challenging, and the financial responsibility is significant. Your support will directly help me continue this work by covering:

Even a small donation makes a real difference. With community support, I can continue saving lives, keep the cats healthy, and protecting the environment around the landfill.

I’ve never asked for help for myself before—but today, I’m reaching out because the cats need it. Please consider donating and sharing this page. Together, we can make sure these cats continue to receive the care and dignity they deserve.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Every share and every dollar truly helps keep this effort alive!

Mahalo and Aloha