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!

Whiskers Animal Benevolent League is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization registered with the New York State Charities Registration Bureau. We are Registered Rescue #RR-304 with New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Our EIN is 22-2487926
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.

Donor Wall 37

Andrea | $10

Thank you for our loving cat!

Brenda | $52.37

Emily | $50/Q

Anything for the kitties!

Mandi Loss