The Hermitage Cat Shelter | You Need This Cat

Flupawxetine

Flupawxetine came to us with her two babies in November of 2022. She's taken a little bit of time to...

Mayple

Mayple came to us in April of 2024. Her previous owners were absolutely magical and did everything they could for...

Janet

Janet was brought to us because at 4 months old, she had babies. She was too young to care for...

Gyll

Gyll arrived in May of 2024 with his brother, Ledger who he is bonded to. This dynamic duo would be...

Nebula

Nebula and her babies came to us in May of 2024 from a private rescuer. She and her babies have...

Pepon

Pepon arrived to us in April of 2024 from Puerto Rico with his bonded friend Silvestre who is FeLV +....

Octavius

Octavius first arrived to Hermitage in October of 2023. He was adopted in January of 2024 and returned in March...

Sarina

Sarina came to us in March of 2024 when her owner passed away. She was an indoor/outdoor kitty at the...

Magpie

Magpie is a Hermitage alumni who was adopted and returned. While she is particular about how she receives her attention,...

Britanic

Britanic came to us as a stray where he was found living in a colony of cats and kittens. It...

Jane Bond

Jane Bond came to us in June of 2024 from another rescue. This girl is something else! She is just...

Compote

Compote is another friend from Puerto Rico. He arrived to us in March of 2024. He's very spunky and tends...

Papa Snowball

Papa Snowball was a transfer from another rescue. We just knew he was going to be a special cat. We...

Bilby

Bilby was adopted from Hermitage as a kitten. Unfortunately, he made his way back to us due to some medical...

Strut

Strut arrived to us in September of 2023 as a kitten with his mom, siblings and we're assuming his auntie....

Diletta

Diletta was a surrender by owner in May of 2024. She is a former feral/community cat. She has pleasantly surprised...

Wallaroo

Wallaroo arrived in September of 2023 as a stray. He's a shy boy so he aged out of the kitten...

Mander

Mander came to us as a rescue transfer in September of 2023 due to chronic constipation. We've been working at...

Pulsar

Pulsar was surrendered to us in May of 2024 by his owner. Unfortunately, he had a naughty habit of chewing...

Pathway

Pathway first came to the Hermitage as a tiny bottle baby found on Hermitage property. He was the sweetest kitten...

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and her two Little Songs were grabbed on Hermitage property. From the second we put our hands on...

Miliky

Miliky arrived from Puerto Rico in March of 2024. Boy is this guy sweet!! He definitely demands love so if...

Skuttle

Skuttle came to us from Phoenix where she was surrendered to a vet clinic. This sweet little lady is something...

Krissy

Krissy is a unique little girl. She is a former community cat that wasn't used to human affection. She's kind...

Dara

Dara was originally brought to us in October of 2022. She was adopted and then returned for inappropriate urination. Unfortunately,...

Clawdia

Clawdia came to us from a rescue in Pennsylvania when she was found to be FeLV +. She is a...

Pawtrick

Pawtrick joined the Hermitage family in February of 2024 from another rescue due to him being FeLV +. All this...

Salvia

Salvia made her way to the Hermitage in December of 2023 due to her FeLV status. What can we say...

Jimmy John

Jimmy John joined us in April of 2024. He was a former community cat who had been hanging around an...

Excelsa

Excelsa graduated from our Shy room to General Population in January of 2022. He is still a little on the...

Pawstrami

Pawstrami was left in the parking lot of a Phoenix veterinary practice. After doing some testing, they found out he...

Depot

Depot has quite the arrival story! Depot was found in a Home Depot in Scottsdale in August of 2023. He...

Sigyn

Sigyn came to us due to her FeLV status. She was well loved before arriving and we have continued that...

Palau

This sweet boy has the biggest cheeks! He is FIV + but don't let that scare you away. FIV kitties...

Shaft

Shaft has been with us for a long time. He was first brought to us in 2012. He was adopted...

Petey

Petey was a previous Hermitage kitty who made his way back to us via another shelter. While in his former...

Percula

Percula came in as a stray in December of 2023 with her sister, Mapache. They were in an are that...

Red Bull

Red Bull and his siblings are all named after energy drinks to show off their spectacular energy! Red Bull was...

Dinkie

Our sweet Dinkie do has been through a lot! He was formerly a Hermitage resident and then he got what...

Delara

Delara means "She who delights the heart" and that she sure does. She came to us with her sister, Yaretzi....

Madelyn

Madelyn was an owner surrender in September of 2023. Her owner rescued her from outside but became terminally ill so...

Newfoundland

Newfoundland arrived in September of 2022 when his owner had to go into assisted living. He is very sweet and...

CJ

CJ came to us from another shelter with Petey who he became bonded to when they were in a home...

Frye

Frye came to us in December of 2022 when she was found left behind in a rental home. She was...

Thelatha

Thelatha came to us with her 2 sisters when their owner learned of their FeLV status. Thelatha is such a...

Khutie

Khutie made his way to us in June of 2023. He joined a couple of other special needs kittens because...

Gwynn

Gwynn joined us in January of 2024 because she is FeLV +. It's been fun to watch her personality come...

Agate

Agate was an owner surrender in March of 2023 when her family spent years trying to stop her inappropriate urination...

Everly

Miss Everly arrived to the Hermitage in December of 2022 as a stray. She was initially extremely untrusting of humans...

Edwina

Edwina was a transfer from another shelter in in July of 2023 due to being FeLV +. She's still a...

Loosey Goosey

Loosey Goosey is a lovely little lady who came to us in March of 2023 due to some urinary issues....

Mapache

Mapache arrived in December of 2023 with her sister, Percula. They were in an area with a lot of strays...

Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore was a rescue transfer in November of 2023. Happy is both FeLV + and FIV +. He also...

DiMeowgio

DiMeowgio came to the Hermitage in February of 2023 from another shelter that could not house FIV + kitties. He...

Outback

Outback came to us a stray drop off after she was left behind in a home when the owners moved...

Bustopher Jones

Bustopher Jones came to us in February of 2023 from another rescue. He is FIV +. He is a very...

Media

Media came to us in March of 2023 as a mommy. She was having difficulty due to some sores throughout...

Nottim

Nottim came to us in January of 2022 after his mom went into hospice. He's on the shy side but...

Zaffre

Zaffre came to us as a rescue transfer in March of 2023. He is the sweetest young man but also...

Duncan

Ducan found his way to us in October of 2018 when his previous owner couldn't handle his behavioral issues (inappropriate...

Arroyo

Arroyo came to us as a stray from the Phoenix area due to him being FeLV +. He is the...

Tatonka

Tatonka was a Hermitage resident as a kitten. She was returned in September of 2023 through not fault of her...

Nellie

Nellie came to us as an owner surrender in June of 2023 due to her humans allergies. She is a...

King Augeas

King Augeas is one of the sweetest kitties here towards humans. He absolutely loves everything about humans and wants to...

Vulcan

Vulcan came from another shelter. He found the experience quite scary and even though he's been with us since February...

Neuron

Nueron arrived in July of 2023. He was surrendered to a vet clinic who brought him to us. His previous...

Dyamond

Dyamond came to the Hermitage in February of 2021 when her owner could no longer afford to care for her...

Nami

Nami and her brother Chopper came to us as strays when they were just kittens. Nami is the shyer of...

Aloysius

Aloysius is a strikingly handsome young at heart man who came to us as a shelter transfer. He is a...

Koru

Koru came to the Hermitage as a transfer from another rescue! He was adopted shortly after that, but the family...

Sarai

Sarai arrived at the Hermitage in May of 2023 from another shelter. She is an absolute stunner! With those good...

Lavelle

Lavelle came to the Hermitage in July of 2019 when she was transferred from a different rescue. She is a...

Bender

Bender came to us in December of 2022 when he was left behind in a home with quite a few...

Sanji

Sanji came to us with Usopp. He has taken a little longer than his brother to come around. He's content...

Alexander the Great

This gentle giant came to us in January of 2023. We are absolutely amazed at his progress and how well...

Roary

Roary arrived in February of 2023 as an owner surrender. He is a very particular boy. He's sweet and talkative...

Prima

Prima arrived to us all the way from Texas! She was an extremely resourceful lady and lucked out finding a...

Hercomer

Hercomer is just as sweet as he is handsome. He has a rather large fan base already due to his...

Snowburst

Snowburst was adopted as a kitten in March of 2021. She was returned in April of 2022 when her owner...

Creamsickle

Creamsickle was abandoned on our property April of 2018 with her 5 kittens. She was an amazing momma and all...

Beethoven

Beethoven is hard to miss! He's just so handsome! He originally came to us with his brother Bach in June...

Chickaletta

Chickaletta came to us in February of 2023 from a local rescue due to her FeLV + status. They really...

Yaretzi

Yaretzi means "You will always be loved". She came to us with her sister, Delara. She is still on the...

Chopper

Chopper and his sister Nami came to us as strays when they were just kittens. They are both sweet, beautiful...

Dayne

Sweet little panther with a hitch in her stride. Dayne came to us with a partial amputation in her right...

Aardvark

Aardvark was surrendered by her owner in November of 2022 when her owner could not longer care for her due...

Zinnea

Zinnea was transferred to us from another rescue. She is still very shy. Of the shy kitties in her room,...

Wunka

Wunka came to us as a kitten as a stray in April of 2021. You cannot miss this gorgeous girl...

Jordayne

This sweet little bundle of joy is a flirty but shy one. She doesn't hide anymore but she still doesn't...

Neyet

Neyet is a very shy lady. She is very unsure about her new home and will require some TLC before...

Dorian Grey

Dorian Grey came to us from another shelter. He is very shy but has come a long way toward his...

Chayote

Chayote came to us in October of 2021 as an owner surrender with 3 other kitties. She is nervous here...

Barracuda

Barracuda came to us after his owner had to move somewhere that didn't allow kitties. He is a very handsome...

Nindara

Nindara came to us with his sister Ninshe in January of 2021 as a stray. Nindara and Ninshe are a...

Staedmon

Mr. Staedmon will most likely not be the first kitty to greet you. He prefers to watch from afar. However,...

Fossa

Fossa is a lovely but particular little lady. You have to earn her trust to pet her. In learning her,...

Kickstart

Kickstart is a beautiful brown tabby who is part of the energy drink litter. She is a little on the...

Tempo

Tempo came to us in August of 2020 as a transfer from another rescue. Tempo is shy at first, but...

Hubbard

Mr. Hubbard came to us as an owner surrender in October of 2021 with his 3 sisters. He does great...

Raya

Raya came to us in May of 2021 as a shelter transfer. Raya is a little on the shy side...