Join the Purr-suit: The Best Cat Organization to Donate To!
Empower Change with Your Contribution
#1 Way to Donate To Our Cat Charity: Monthly
Support Second Chance Cats of West Michigan with monthly contributions. Your donations help in various ways:
- $10 provides food and litter
- $25 covers vaccines
- $40 funds spay surgeries
- $50 ensures a warm place to stay
Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of cats in need.
Join Our Annual Sponsorship Program
Join our Annual Sponsorship Program to transform lives and foster community spirit through your business or organization or just for yourself! Your commitment will serve as a beacon of hope for countless cats in need and align your brand with compassion and community support in Grand Rapids.
Embrace this opportunity to showcase corporate social responsibility, nurture lives, and create a legacy of kindness. Partner with us today, sponsor a brighter tomorrow, and let’s make a lasting impact together!
Friend of Hudson
Annual Sponsorship
Cherish your bond with Hudson through this unique sponsorship. Enjoy benefits like an annual sponsor dinner, exclusive Friday hours, and the privilege to name a new feline friend. Your generous contribution provides Hudson & friends with essential care, including speciality food and medication, and aids in maintaining a nurturing environment for all our adoptable cats.
Kennel
Annual Sponsorship
Symbolize your support with a Kennel Sponsorship. This level offers a personalized name plaque on a kennel and regular updates about its feline occupants. Your valuable donation ensures the well-being of our cats by sustaining their living space for an entire year.
Room
Annual Sponsorship
Elevate your impact with a Room Sponsorship. This premier tier includes a dedicated name plaque on one of our rooms and quarterly insights about its activities. Your significant gift is pivotal in covering the operational costs of the room, ensuring a comfortable and loving space for our cats.
Our Mission
Welcome to Second Chance Cats of West Michigan, a dedicated sanctuary where every cat receives the love, care, and attention it deserves. As a nonprofit cat adoption agency, our mission is to rescue from shelters, rehabilitate, and rehome cats in need, providing them with a second chance at life. In the heart of our community, we create a haven for neglected and abandoned felines, ensuring they find the warmth of a forever home.
Your support breathes life into our mission. Each donation, big or small, fuels our efforts to provide medical care, nourishing food, and a nurturing environment for our feline friends. It’s not just about giving; it’s about joining a community of compassion, a family dedicated to making a difference in the lives of cats with nowhere else to turn.
Embrace the spirit of giving. Explore the myriad ways you can contribute to our cause below. Whether through financial support, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, your involvement is the cornerstone of hope for countless cats. Let’s give these beautiful creatures the love and second chance they so richly deserve.
Join us in this purr-suit of happiness and hope – because every cat counts and every contribution makes a difference.
Why Donate?
When you donate to cats through Second Chance Cats of West Michigan, your generosity speaks volumes. No matter the size, each contribution directly transforms lives, offering more than just shelter and food—it offers hope. As a nonprofit cat adoption agency, we rely on your support to continue our vital work.
Your donations make success stories possible. For example, the tale of Preztel, who arrived timid and unwell but flourished into a playful, loving companion, all thanks to the care funded by donors like you. Or the story of Emerald, who was nursed back to health from the brink, his journey funded by kind-hearted individuals who believe every cat deserves a second chance.
Your contribution doesn’t just change lives; it saves them. Donate to a nonprofit cat adoption agency today, and be the reason a cat purrs with joy and contentment tomorrow.
Zeffy Donations
Making a difference is just a click away with Zeffy. Choose to support us with a one-time donation or set up a monthly contribution. Rest assured, each transaction is simple, secure, and directly aids in the welfare of our cats.
Buy Our Wishlist Items
Every item you purchase from our wishlist is a direct investment in the daily needs of our cats. From food and bedding to toys and medical supplies, your choice to fulfill these essentials ensures our cats enjoy comfort and care while waiting for their forever homes.
GoFundMe Campaign
Be part of our mission by contributing to our GoFundMe campaign. Every dollar raised addresses immediate needs and furthers our long-term goals, ensuring a safe and loving environment for our feline friends. Visit our GoFundMe page to see our current initiatives and how your donation can make a tangible difference.
Mail a Check
Prefer the traditional route? Mail your donation to us. Every check is a promise of hope and support. Please send your contributions to:
Second Chance Cats of West Michigan
1120 Knapp St. NE, Ste. B
Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
Cash Donations at the Center
Experience the joy of giving in person. Visit our center to make a cash donation. It’s a wonderful opportunity to witness the direct impact of your generosity and maybe even meet some of our adorable residents!
Vet Bill Support
Contribute to our cats’ health and well-being by paying directly towards our vet bills. Contact Fur Wellness at 616-456-4100 or Grand Rapids Vet Clinic at 616-363-3831 and mention you’d like to support Second Chance Cats of West Michigan.
Volunteer Your Time
Donations aren’t just monetary. Dedicate your time and become a part of our passionate team. Whether it’s helping around the center, fostering, or lending a hand at events, your time is a priceless gift to our furry residents.
Adopt a Second Chance Kitty
Open your heart and home to a Second Chance Kitty. Adoption is a beautiful way to support our cause and enrich your life. Browse our adoption gallery and meet your new best friend today.
Social Media Engagement
Support doesn’t end with financial contributions. Engage with us on social media; your likes, shares, and comments help spread awareness and build a community that cherishes and supports our cause. Every interaction brings us closer to finding loving homes for our cats.
The Impact of Your Gift
Every contribution, be it monetary, material, or your precious time, plays a pivotal role at Second Chance Cats of West Michigan. Beyond wishlist donations, Zeffy, GoFundMe, or direct financial support, our new Annual Sponsorship Programs offer tailored involvement. From the Friend of Hudson, Kennel, to Room Sponsorships, your generosity ensures Hudson and friends’ specialized care, maintains our nurturing spaces, and enhances our capacity to provide.
Your engagement, from volunteering to social media advocacy, weaves a supportive community vital for our thriving mission and the transformative care of our cats. Together, every act of kindness and sponsorship enriches lives, fostering a future where care and community reign.
Testimonials
Love this place! The staff is great and they take such great care of the kitties.
Second Chance Cats of WM are such good people, some of the most good hearted people I’ve met. They are in it for the cats, truly.
Absolutely amazing place. They care so much about the cats they adopt out and such a friendly environment.
Wonderful rescue and wonderful staff. The cats are adorable and you can tell that they are well taken care of.
I’ve been a part of SCCats of WM since its founding. There is no org in WM doing as much to support the municipal shelters and helping to rescue cats from euthanasia from overcrowding. And every cat at SCCats of WM receives the best care that a cat could ask for. Highly recommend SCCWM forContinue reading “Pyric Lancaster”
so many cute cats + lots of kittens, all lovingly taken care of in a colorful and enriching space. the people here really care!! would recommend it to anyone looking to adopt a cat.
We recently adopted the sweetest kitten from this rescue and had a very good experience. I appreciated that they have a thorough adoption process to ensure their kittens/cats go to a safe, healthy, and loving forever home. The cats in the facility are clearly well cared for and comfortable, and the volunteers are passionate aboutContinue reading “Tricia Boot”
Never have had such a wonderful experience at a shelter. You can tell they are definitely are all about making sure the cats get the best possible placement possible. With that being said they also strive for the best customer service. Laura the co-founder was working when I came in with my daughter a halfContinue reading “Elaine Knepp Baine”
Absolutely lovely place. You can come just to visit and pet cats, or come to see prospective forever pets. All cats are well taken care of and are in enriching rooms. All of the cats were sweet and kid-friendly. Their Facebook page also lists really neat events!! Highly recommend!!! Donations requested but not required toContinue reading “Emily Dao”
I accompanied my cousin to Second Chance Cats when she was looking for a furry companion (or two) to keep her company after moving to the GR area from Detroit. After a somewhat overwhelming experience at the Humane Society (on a Saturday morning 😳), we stopped by Second Chance Cats and were pleasantly surprised byContinue reading “Paige Clemons”
Great place. Run by a very passionate owner.My first visit was awesome and getting to see and pet the cats was great. They were very nice and kind. Definitely a place full of cat lovers and you can’t get any better than that! Highly recommend if you are looking for a place to find aContinue reading “Adam Gross”
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