A Sanctuary for Feral and Forgotten Cats

by Feral Today Friend Tomorrow
A Sanctuary for Feral and Forgotten Cats

Project Report | Jun 29, 2026
Summer 2026

By Laurie Crosson | Executive Director

Project Update: Every Rescue Brings Us One Step Closer

When we launched A Sanctuary for Feral and Forgotten Cats, we had a dream: to create a place where the cats that so often have nowhere else to go could finally feel safe.

While we're still in the early stages of making that dream a reality, the need for this sanctuary continues to grow every single day.

In recent months, we've welcomed abandoned mothers with newborn kittens, socialized frightened cats who had never known human kindness, continued our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts, and cared for kittens requiring around-the-clock bottle feeding. Every rescue reminds us why this sanctuary is so desperately needed.

One story that perfectly captures our mission is Smokie. She was abandoned in a carrier alongside her three kittens, frightened and unsure of what would happen next. Today, Smokie is a loving lap cat, her kittens are thriving, and their future is filled with possibilities instead of uncertainty. Stories like hers are only possible because compassionate people believe every cat deserves a chance.

We've also continued expanding our foster network and community outreach, educating adopters about kitten behavior, responsible pet ownership, and the importance of TNR in reducing suffering before it starts. Every adoption, every spay or neuter, and every rescued kitten brings us closer to the future we envision.

Although construction on the sanctuary has not yet begun, every donation is helping us lay the foundation. We're building more than a structure—we're building a future where feral, fearful, and special-needs cats can heal at their own pace without facing impossible deadlines or limited options.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in this mission. Your generosity is helping transform fear into trust, abandoned kittens into beloved companions, and a dream into something that grows stronger with every life we save.

Together, we're creating hope for the forgotten.

With gratitude,

Laurie Crosson
Founder & President
Feral Today Friend Tomorrow

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Feral Today Friend Tomorrow

Location: Farmington Hills, MI - USA
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Project Leader:
Laurie Crosson
Farmington Hills , MI United States
$805 raised of $150,000 goal
 
13 donations
$149,195 to go
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