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An orange tabby cat with bright green eyes staring directly at the camera
🐾 Saving lives since 2019

Together We Can Save Cats' Lives

We rescue homeless, hungry, injured, and sick street cats — giving them medical care, shelter, and a second chance at life. Every donation makes a real difference.

Our Mission

Every Cat Deserves a Second Chance

Save Cats' Lives is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing abandoned, injured, and sick street cats. We provide emergency medical care, daily feeding programs, shelter, and find loving forever homes for cats in need. With compassion and transparency, we turn heartbreak into hope — one paw at a time.

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Active Volunteers

Emergency Rescue Cases

They Need Your Help Today

Luna the rescued cat at the shelter Luna

Found shivering under a car in Istanbul with a broken leg. After surgery and 6 weeks of care, Luna is now healthy and looking for a forever home.

€165 raised€200 goal

82% funded

Help Luna
Oliver the rescued cat at the shelter Oliver

Rescued from a collapsed building after an earthquake. Suffered severe dehydration and eye infection. Now fully recovered and the friendliest cat in the shelter.

€280 raised€350 goal

80% funded

Help Oliver
Mimi the rescued kitten at the shelter Mimi

A tiny kitten abandoned in a cardboard box during winter. She was barely breathing when found. After intensive care, Mimi is now a playful bundle of energy.

€120 raised€150 goal

80% funded

Help Mimi
Volunteer feeding kittens at the shelter
Join the Family

Become a Volunteer

Whether you're a veterinarian, a photographer, or simply someone with a big heart — there's a place for you in our mission. Join 340+ volunteers worldwide making a real difference in the lives of street cats.

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340+ volunteers worldwide

Skills

Animal Care Veterinary Fundraising Social Media Photography Transport

Thank You!

We'll be in touch within 48 hours.

Testimonials

Voices of Compassion

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"I've been donating monthly for a year now. Seeing the before-and-after photos of rescued cats fills my heart with joy. This organization is doing incredible work."

Sarah M.

Monthly Donor · London, UK

Full Transparency

Where Your Money Goes

We believe in complete transparency. Here's exactly how every euro is spent to help cats in need.

100% Allocated
Medical Care40%
Feeding Programs25%
Shelter & Equipment20%
Emergency Rescue10%
Operations5%
📄 2025 Annual Report ⬇
Latest News

Stories & Updates

Rescue Story

How We Rescued 120 Cats After the Earthquake

Our emergency response team deployed within hours, setting up temporary shelters and providing critical medical care to dozens of injured cats...

Impact Report

Monthly Impact Report: March 2026

This month we provided 4,200 meals, completed 87 medical treatments, and found forever homes for 23 cats in our care...

Guide

5 Ways You Can Help Street Cats Today

You don't need to be a volunteer or donor to make a difference. Here are simple things anyone can do to help street cats in their community...

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Every donation goes directly to our four core programs: medical care (40%), feeding programs (25%), shelter & equipment (20%), and emergency rescue operations (10%). Only 5% covers essential operational costs. We publish detailed financial reports quarterly.
Yes! Many of our rescued cats are available for adoption once they've fully recovered. We have a careful adoption process to ensure each cat finds the perfect loving home. Contact us to learn about available cats in your area.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds. Whether you're a vet, photographer, fundraiser, or simply someone who loves cats — there's a place for you. Fill out our volunteer form above, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.
Absolutely. We use industry-standard SSL encryption for all transactions. We are a registered nonprofit organization with full financial transparency. Every transaction is recorded and included in our annual reports.
Yes! Monthly donors are our heroes. You can set up automatic monthly donations from our donation section. Monthly donors receive exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and quarterly impact reports showing exactly how their contributions helped.
Yes, we currently operate rescue missions in Turkey, Greece, Spain, and Italy, with partner shelters in 12 countries. We're expanding to Southeast Asia in 2026. Volunteers and donors from anywhere in the world are welcome.

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