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.
Our donors
J
James
Thank you Laurie for your help with Shy Girl!
A
Amanda
This is a celebratory wedding donation in honor of my beloved cat Sylvester who I adopted in 2010.
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$50
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$104.70
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$104.67
J
Joseph
Laura and her team are pure angels. They helped us place a stray after we got her healthy enough to go to a vet They saved Sewatpea the cat
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$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.
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$104.39
For Leonardi
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$250
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$250
J
Judith
donated
$260.22
For my sweet girls Ladybug, Lady Alice and Niobe
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$100
In loving memory of my cousin Louise Fedorchak.
SW
Stephanie Willis
donated
$50
In honor of Bridget's sweet Cleo 🐾
BD
Bridget Doyle
In loving memory of Cleo, a Whiskers cat who turned out to be my best friend!
B
Beth
donated
$104.42
In honor of Whiskers volunteer Debbie Embree's birthday!
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$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.
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$100
Just because
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$104.39
For Carol
DA
Dawn Allen
donated
$26.34
In honor of my friend Candice Panichi's 50th Birthday !
P
Peter
donated
$52.37
This donation is in honor of my old friend and dedicated Whiskers volunteer Susan Sterge.
SS
Susan Sterge
donated
$100
In memory of Charles Bessette
D
Deirdre
donated
$104.42/Q
KC
Kathleen Cummings
donated
$50
M
Melissa
donated
$104.42
In honor of our precious, treat-loving Whiskers alum, Abby! <3
E
Elvina
donated
$100
J
Jennifer
To honor all the great, caring volunteers!
D
Deborah
donated
$519.94
DT
D Todd
donated
$52.37
E
Eva
donated
$104.39
C
Candace
donated
$52.37
Sending love from Whiskers alumna Princess