Crystal Uys

While I often watch movies with my cats, it’s a rare treat to find a movie featuring felines. Dog movies abound (anybody still keeping up with the never-ending Air Bud series?), but you won’t find many with cats, and even fewer with cats as the main character. Maybe it’s because cats are little prima donnas. They want to do what they want to do, when they want to do it. Training a cat to perform is arguably harder than training animals that are more popular in movies, such as dogs and horses.

Unfortunately, many cats around the United States find themselves in shelters or other situations where they need help. Thankfully, there are cat rescues and sanctuaries that work diligently to help these cats with places they feel comfortable, medical care, and the love they deserve. Let’s take a look at a few of the most unique cat rescues and sanctuaries in the US so you can learn more about what they do and who they are.

Cats are fascinating animals, not only because of their silly antics but also because of how close they are to their wild counterparts. Domestication has only influenced 13 genes in our pets. Selective breeding has had a greater impact, yielding the 73 breeds accepted by The International Cat Association (TICA). They come in a broad spectrum of colors, patterns, and sizes, from the relatively enormous Maine Coon to the regal Persian.