About Us
Hi, I'm Tami, founder of Ridgefield Cat Project. We're a small, foster-based organization, formed in 2024 in Connecticut.
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It all started with one cat named Pickles (shown in photo). I adopted him during the pandemic and he introduced me to the world of animal rescue, and showed me why companion animals have been so enduring.
While volunteering for a cat rescue, I saw how overwhelmed these groups were by the homeless animal crisis. I couldn't accept that so many cats were one veterinary appointment away from having their lives turned around. So I started my own group.​
Our Mission
Our mission is to end the cycle of breeding homeless cats, one cat at a time, starting in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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Some of us have normalized the sight of outdoor cats because they seem everywhere sometimes because they breed so quickly. They're not okay though.
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For every cat you see surviving outdoors, there are many others in hiding (they're expert hiders!) succumbing to starvation, infections, abuse and injuries, while enduring extreme weather conditions.
Our Cats
Each cat we've rescued has their own unique story. What they all have in common is they ended up outside through no fault of their own.
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Most of them appear to be cats who previously lived indoors, and they're grateful to be brought back inside. Trust me, it shows!
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If you're ready to welcome a playful, magical animal who can soothe you into nap times with purring sounds, visit the adoptables page.​
Our Impact and Yours
​​​View Success Stories
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Adopt, don't shop
If you can't adopt, foster
If you can't foster, donate
If you can't donate, help spread the word!