Feline Lifeline at a Glance

A Bit of Background

Feline Lifeline was officially incorporated as an all volunteer nonprofit organization in 2007 and became a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2011. The purpose of Feline Lifeline is "to give homeless cats a chance," not after they are taken to a public animal shelter, but while they are still living on the streets, eating out of trash cans and surviving long enough only to produce a litter or two of kittens doomed to the same fate as their parents.

Feline Lifeline helps cats living outdoors in "colonies." Most colony cats are too fearful of humans to become pets, so they are trapped and taken to a veterinarian for vaccinations, spay or neuter and treatment for fleas and worms. Other health problems are also given veterinary care. The cats that cannot be tamed are then returned to the places where they had been living, but their living areas are improved with shelters (where possible) and the cats are fed daily. 

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Please note: Feline Lifeline is not a shelter or sanctuary for cats. Volunteers use their own homes to foster cats and kittens they rescue. Therefore, while our volunteers are glad to advise and assist people seeking homes for cats, lack of space in foster homes usually prevents Feline Lifeline from taking in cats and kittens not rescued from the cat colonies we presently maintain.

Trap-Neuter-Return-Maintain

Helping The Community

Trap-Neuter-Release is a humane method that involves capturing stray and feral cats in humane traps, having them spayed or neutered to prevent overpopulation, and returning them to the cat colony from which they came. Volunteers then maintain the colonies by providing food daily for the cats in the colony. Studies show that TNR improves the lives of feral cats, improves their relationships with the people who live near them, and decreases the size of colonies over time.

Adoptions

Reinforcing our Commitment

Every now and then, volunteers will determine a pet has been abandoned at a colony they maintain. Other times, kittens can be socialized to make great pets. These animals are fostered, receive veterinary care, and placed for adoption. Feline Lifeline offers adoptable cats and kittens at Petco, 1140 Woodruff Road, Greenville, S.C. 29607; Petco, 353 Harrison Bridge Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29680; and through the online site, Petfinder. There is a pre-adoption application process and an adoption fee. You can learn more about the cats up for adoption by visiting our Facebook page or Petfinder.

We Need Your Help!

Volunteer or Make a Donation

Feline Lifeline is always seeking volunteers to work directly with cats and kittens or perform administrative duties. Those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when volunteering for Feline Lifeline.

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Checks made out to Feline Lifeline may be phoned into the Feline Lifeline account at Richland Creek Animal Hospital at (864) 232-2718. Donations of cat food or other supplies may be left for Feline Lifeline at Petco on Woodruff Road in Greenville, S.C. Monetary donations can also be made below with or without a PayPal account. All donations to Feline Lifeline are tax deductible, and 100 percent of the proceeds go toward vet bills, cat food, and expenses related to the cats in our care.

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does"

William James