Frequently Asked Questions

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Lynea Lattanzia began taking in cats in 1992.

The sanctuary is home to an average of 700 adult cats. The number of kittens fluctuates according to the season.

We rescue cats from local animal shelters where they would otherwise be euthanized. Individuals and other rescue groups also surrender unadoptable or otherwise unwanted cats to us so that they may have a life even if they don't have their own home.

Our dogs were also abandoned. The only dogs we can keep here are puppies who learn to respect the cats and show no aggression.

We have a 12 acre cat-proof fenced property.

Anywhere they want! There are at least 10 feeding and bedding facilities on the property. However, all are welcome in the 4,200 square-foot house.

We can always use and appreciate volunteers. There is a wide range of options from kennel maintenance to fostering to fundraising. Please fill out our online volunteer form to tell us about yourself and what areas you would like to help with. Even if you do not live in the Fresno area, you may still be able to help us with fundraising, our newsletters, web site and so on.

We always need financial help, so direct financial assistance or indirect assistance through fundraising is critical to our ability to provide a lifetime home for as many cats as necessary.

Please read our adoption process.

The sanctuary is open for visits by appointment only from 1pm-4pm Thursday through Sunday. We also hold adoption fairs at various off-site locations. The next fair is always shown on our adoption page.

This is on a case-by-case basis. We prefer to try to assist in solving the individual situation or suggest ways you can find a new home for your cat on your own. If this is not an option, please fill out our online surrender form and we will contact you.

The per-cat surrender fee is $30 per month up to a maximum of $2000. We also charge an upfront fee of $60 for a un-neutered, un-vaccinated cat/kitten. The fee obligation is terminated when the cat is either adopted or passes away.

The cat's 4-in-1 (FVRCP&C), Rabies and Leukemia vaccinations are brought up to date. The cat is also wormed and treated with flea preventative. Watching Lynea do all this at lightning speed on a very unhappy feral cat is something to behold! ()

Newcomers are initially segregated while the get acclimated to their new environment. After a few months they are relased into the general population on the property. Take a tour to see for yourself where they will live.

Like all other cats, ferals arrive either in carriers or traps. Lynea uses a small fishing net to capture the cat when the door of the carrier or trap is opened and they try to take off! This is enough to hold them still long enough to give the treatments. She then releases them back into the carrier or trap from the net to tranfer them to the Pasture Project, our version of Ellis Island for newcomers.

We are able to board cats. Our basic rate is $8/day. Discounts may be available depending on the number of cats or length of their stay with us. Please contact us for further information.