Whiskers TNR of Warren County: No Fee/Low Fee All Love Adoption Grant Report
How did this grant help your organization and the pets in your care?
Whiskers TNR of Warren County used the $3,000 Petfinder Foundation grant to waive the $150 adoption fee for 20 cats in our care. This funding directly removed financial barriers for adopters while allowing our rescue to maintain high standards of veterinary care, spay/neuter services, and foster support.
As a result of this grant, 20 cats were placed into permanent, loving homes without the added financial burden of an adoption fee. Waiving these fees increased adoption accessibility, helped move cats more quickly from foster care into homes, and allowed Whiskers TNR to open space for new intakes during a period of consistent demand.
This grant not only supported individual animals but also strengthened our overall capacity. With an average of 50 cats in care at any given time, the adoption movement is critical to sustaining our foster-based model. By helping 20 cats find homes, this funding created a meaningful, measurable impact for both animals and the community.
We are deeply grateful to the Petfinder Foundation for its support in helping us connect more cats with families and continue our mission in Warren County.
How many pets did this grant help?
20
Please provide a story of one or more specific pets this grant helped.
Here are some testimonials from adopters who welcomed cats thanks to this grant.
From Tina regarding Bodie (first photo): “I had lost my Mr. Fee a year prior and, having had a cat in my home my entire life, I felt a loss. My daughter, Paige, is a foster parent and volunteer for Whiskers. She told me about Caturday, a cat show for potential adopters. She also mentioned that Whiskers had received a grant for the adoption fees. I looked at a couple of cats online, but my daughter knew Bodie’s personality and thought he’d be perfect for our family.
“My daughter and I visited Whiskers and I immediately fell in love with Bodie. He was very playful, loved to be pet, and had a powder-pink nose. Bodie also gives kisses! I knew right there that Bodie was right for us. He’s so delightful! He meets me every morning and we make coffee together. He brings joy to me after a long day. I love his peck kisses on my cheek. Cats bring peace and joy. I find myself on more of a routine having a cat.”
From Tayler regarding Lex (second photo): “I recently lost one of my cats to sudden kidney failure, and I was honestly devastated. I could tell it took a toll on not only myself but Indigo as well, since he and my other cat had been coexisting together for four years. I started looking into adopting another cat, and was originally going to wait a few more months, but when I saw a picture of Lex on Facebook I instantly fell in love with him. When I saw that his adoption fees had been sponsored, I felt like it was almost fate.
“I love his personality the most. He’s got quite a bit of energy, and loves playing in cardboard boxes. He just seems to know how to use his charm to his benefit. Even if he does get into a bit of trouble, I can’t be mad at him, because he always starts rubbing against me and purring loudly. He also greets me at the door every day when I get home from work!
“He’s definitely added a lot to my life, and Indigo’s life. Indigo hasn’t really been around another kitten in a few years, so Lex brought in some of that playful energy that reignited Indigo’s own. I enjoy watching the two of them having friendly wrestling matches across the room.
“Honestly, if you have the means and the space to bring an animal into your home, do it. Ever since I got my first cat, I have been a lot happier and less nervous. It will positively benefit your life, and the life of the animal you rescue. The love that you end up sharing with that animal will be more priceless than gold.”
From Amy regarding Chloe (third photo): “We had inherited Clyde, a middle-aged gentleman cat, when my dad passed away. Dad used to let him outside and he had some cat friends. While he had befriended our 70-lb. Aussiedoodle, I thought he might appreciate a cat friend.
“Chloe is very affectionate and likes to ‘come to work’ with me and sleep in her cat tree, which is sweet. But even better, she has a serious streak of mischievousness. She has livened things up. She likes to go upstairs and entice both Clyde and Banks, the dog, to chase her down the hallway. She sneaks off into the back bedroom to hide from them, leaving them looking for her. And then she comes back and the whole troop gallops the other direction. One day, one of them caught at an area rug and slid all the way down the stairs. We’re looking at getting her a catio, because the place I find her most often is sitting at our back door on springlike days, keeping an eye on Banks in the yard or watching the squirrels. I think she’s going to want to enjoy the outside safely as the weather gets more consistent. And I think Clyde will like it too.
“Be patient. Chloe spent the first few days hiding in a back closet. It took her a while to decide to come out and meet the boys, and even longer for her to get confident in how they like to play and where she fits into all that. But now they’re all starting to get settled and I usually find that when I get up in the morning, all three of them will be sitting outside the bathroom door, ready to get the day started. It’s a nice way to start the day.”
