New York State law takes effect in December 2025 imposing sweeping regulations on all 501(c)(3) shelters and rescues.
Maximum 12 cats per room no matter how large the room is
Minimum 18 sq ft per cat
Meet higher standards for our facility, including construction materials, drainage, sanitation, lighting, air handling
We will be licensed subject to inspections
Our current shelter population is about 150 cats. Even if our facility was up to standards, the available square footage will only allow us to house 62 free roaming cats.
Please consider making a RECURRING donation to support the costs associated with acquiring, improving and maintaining a new facility for Whiskers.
***If you prefer, you can mail a check to Whiskers, PO Box 11190, Albany NY 12211. Note on check that it's for the Shelter Kickstart Campaign.
Aura says Thank You!
Your tax deductible donation will be used for costs of acquiring, outfitting and maintaining a property for Whiskers' new shelter, including costs for down payment, surveying, engineering and architectural fees, contractors, building supplies and materials, renovating and remodeling, utilities, building maintenance and repairs, loan repayment, permits, insurance, taxes and fees.
If our fundraising goal is not met and we are unable to acquire the new shelter, all funds will be dedicated to supporting the cats in Whiskers' care.
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Susan Sterge | $100
my friend, Cathy Lemerise Gave me a check and loving memory of her significant other of 14 years Ralph Gesek. And asked that I give it to Whiskers.
Susan Sterge | $104.39
For Leonardi
Susan Sterge | $250
Susan Sterge | $250
Judith | $260.22
For my sweet girls Ladybug, Lady Alice and Niobe
Susan Sterge | $100
In loving memory of my cousin Louise Fedorchak.
Stephanie Willis | $50
In honor of Bridget's sweet Cleo 🐾
Bridget Doyle
In loving memory of Cleo, a Whiskers cat who turned out to be my best friend!
Beth | $104.42
In honor of Whiskers volunteer Debbie Embree's birthday!
Susan Sterge | $104.39
This is for Glinda. I am hoping that she is the one that I saw a week and a half ago on Saturday streaking through the back. If it is, perhaps I can rest easier now. Thank you for taking her in.
Susan Sterge | $100
Just because
Susan Sterge | $104.39
For Carol
Dawn Allen | $26.34
In honor of my friend Candice Panichi's 50th Birthday !
Peter | $52.37
This donation is in honor of my old friend and dedicated Whiskers volunteer Susan Sterge.
Susan Sterge | $100
In memory of Charles Bessette
Deirdre | $104.42/Q
Kathleen Cummings | $50
Melissa | $104.42
In honor of our precious, treat-loving Whiskers alum, Abby! <3
Elvina | $100
Jennifer
To honor all the great, caring volunteers!
Deborah | $519.94
D Todd | $52.37
Eva | $104.39
Candace | $52.37
Sending love from Whiskers alumna Princess
Susan Sterge | $250
Happy Birthday Lilly, my favorite dog!
Ellen | $10.72
Whiskers is Amazing! A No Kill Shelter💗🐾Thank You For All You Do🙏🐾
Ronald
Let's Do This!
Danielle Tinsley | $10
Thank you for taking in my colony cat Harlem when no one else would. If u guys need anything please let me know, u save lives every day!
Sarah | $104.39
Heather