About FuRRR Feline Rescue

FuRRR Feline Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill, volunteer-driven cat rescue organization in NH incorporated in 2015. FuRRR is a cat rescue in NH, not an animal shelter.   We take in local surrenders and strays and have had a wide range of cats, including elderly, special needs, and at-risk-of-euthanasia kittens and cats from high-kill southern shelters via our southern rescue partners. The geographic area we serve is New Hampshire, southern Maine, and northeast Massachusetts.

What sets FuRRR apart is its unwavering mission: To rescue cats from high-kill shelters in the southern United States—most notably in North Carolina—and provide them with a second chance at a life filled with love, safety, and dignity.

The Reality of High-Kill Shelters in the South

Animal overpopulation is a widespread issue across the United States, but it’s particularly severe in many Southern states. Overburdened shelters, limited spay/neuter programs, and inadequate funding result in staggering euthanasia rates.

In North Carolina alone, tens of thousands of cats are euthanized annually due to overcrowding, illness, or simply because their time runs out.

These cats often never get a real chance at adoption. Many are frightened, neglected, or have special needs—making them less likely to be picked from a crowded shelter lineup.

Others are kittens born to feral mothers, dumped at shelters with no immunity or survival skills. Without intervention, these innocent animals face a grim future.

A Lifeline 900 Miles Away

FuRRR Feline Rescue serves as that intervention. Partnering with dedicated transporters and volunteers, FuRRR coordinates cross-state rescue efforts that span over 900 miles. Cats are carefully vetted, health-checked, and loaded into climate-controlled transport vehicles—then driven for 15+ hours to New Hampshire, where a new beginning awaits.

These transports aren’t random. FuRRR maintains close partnerships with Southern rescuers who understand which cats are most at risk and deserve the opportunity to thrive. From one-eyed kittens to senior cats abandoned by owners, FuRRR’s heart lies in saying “yes” to the ones most likely to be forgotten.

Once upon arrival, all cats with their health certificates are checked for fleas and any visible conditions and are followed up with our wonderful vets at Muddy Creek (Rawley MA) to make sure they don’t need medical treatments.

More Than Rescue: A Commitment to Quality of Life

FuRRR doesn’t just adopt out cats—they curate matches. Each potential adopter goes through a thorough application and screening process. While some may find this intensive, it ensures every adoption is thoughtful and permanent. Their minimum age requirement (21+) and strict no-declawing policy underscore the organization’s commitment to lifelong feline welfare.

Medical care is also top-tier. Every cat is spayed/neutered, tested for FIV/FeLV, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites before being listed for adoption. Even cats with chronic conditions—like diabetes, missing limbs, or feline herpes—are lovingly cared for until they find their forever homes.

Volunteers: The Heartbeat of FuRRR

FuRRR’s operations are powered entirely by volunteers. There’s no payroll, no executive bonuses—just everyday people donating their time, money, and energy to save lives.

We have volunteers of all ages that come in throughout the day, morning to night, to make sure all cats are fed, have clean waters, give medication to sick kitties, and make sure their habitat is nice and clean everyday.

It’s no easy task! Volunteers also transport animals, run social media accounts, fundraise, host adoption events, and even hand-stitch cat toys for the annual fall auction. It’s a community built on compassion and fueled by the belief that every cat matters.

How You Can Help!

Even if you can’t adopt, there are countless ways to support FuRRR’s mission:

Donate: Every dollar goes directly to the care and transport of cats.

Volunteer: Whether you’re great at admin tasks, event planning, or scooping litter boxes—there’s a role for you.

Sponsor a Cat: Help cover the medical costs for special-needs cats or long-term residents.

Shop the Wishlist: FuRRR keeps an up-to-date wish list of supplies on Amazon—everything from litter to Lysol wipes helps.

Share Their Story: Spreading awareness online helps these cats find homes faster.

A Final Thought

FuRRR Feline Rescue is more than a rescue. It’s a lifeline for cats with nowhere else to go. It’s a movement built on the belief that distance shouldn’t be a death sentence and that compassion knows no state lines.

When you adopt from FuRRR, you’re not just saving a cat. You’re honoring the journey it took to survive. You’re becoming part of a much bigger mission—one that says every life is worth fighting for.

See where your donations go! We are publicly funded, including grants, and have no paid volunteers or paid board members. Every cent of all donations go to our rescue operation.

FuRRR believes in fighting for the voiceless cats abandoned, abused, neglected, and forgotten.

Betsey Fund

These extensive and expensive medical issues are paid for by generous donors who support the “Betsey Fund.”  This fund is used exclusively for emergency care.  Please consider becoming a monthly sustainer https://furrr.org/donate-to-furrr/

Results!

An average of 450-600 kittens and cats per year have come through our doors on their way to their FuRRRever homes since our opening!