
About Us
Hi, I'm Tami, founder of Ridgefield Cat Project. We're a small, foster-based nonprofit organization, formed in 2024 in Connecticut.
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It all started with one cat named Pickles (photo below). I adopted him during the pandemic and he introduced me to the world of animal rescue, and showed me why companion animals are so enduring.
While volunteering for a cat rescue, I saw how overwhelmed these groups were by the homeless animal crisis. I couldn't accept that so many cats were one veterinary appointment away from having their lives turned around. So I started my own group.​
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We loan out traps; take in rescued cats to get them vet care; and find foster or permanent homes for them.


Our Mission
Our mission is to end the cycle of breeding homeless cats, one cat at a time, starting in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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Some of us have normalized the sight of outdoor cats because they seem everywhere sometimes because they breed so quickly. They're not okay though.
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For every cat you see surviving outdoors, there are many others in hiding (they're expert hiders!) succumbing to starvation, infections, abuse and injuries, while enduring extreme weather conditions.

Our Cats
Each cat we've rescued has their own unique story. What they all have in common is they ended up outside through no fault of their own.
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Many of them appear to be cats who previously lived indoors, and they're grateful to be brought back inside. Trust me, it shows!
Other times, when given the chance, they acclimate to indoor life with humans pretty quickly or with some patience. Sometimes kitties just prefer life away from people (barn cats), and that's okay too.
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If you're ready to welcome a rescued cat into your life, visit the adoptables page.​

Our Impact and Yours
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Adopt, don't shop
If you can't adopt, foster
If you can't foster, donate
If you can't donate, help spread the word!
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If you really wish to get a certain breed, there are breed-specific rescue groups.
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When those cuddly cute kittens and puppies don't sell, many of them end up in the already overflowing homeless animal population or worse. Shelters and rescue groups continue to be overwhelmed with this crisis.
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If you're going to a pet store or breeder because you want to know what you're getting, know that you'll be buying an animal that was bred as a for-profit product and supporting a business that adds to a persistent problem.
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Adopt, don't shop
If you can't adopt, foster
If you can't foster, donate
If you can't donate, help spread the word!