Shadow Cats
@shadowcats.bsky.social
Sanctuary life, just outside Austin, TX 💚
We are a 501c3 nonprofit that cares for FeLV+ & special needs cats, and we support TNR 😻
Come for the mission, stay for the cats:
🔗 linktr.ee/shadowcats 🐈🐈⬛
We are a 501c3 nonprofit that cares for FeLV+ & special needs cats, and we support TNR 😻
Come for the mission, stay for the cats:
🔗 linktr.ee/shadowcats 🐈🐈⬛
Happy Birthday to Tommy! This sleek little panther is deeply food-motivated, lives for chin scritches, and frequently forgets to put his tongue all the way back in. A very good boy. 👅😻
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Happy Birthday to Tommy! This sleek little panther is deeply food-motivated, lives for chin scritches, and frequently forgets to put his tongue all the way back in. A very good boy. 👅😻
Pepper is turning 16, which means she’s officially got her driver’s license and is cruising into senior cat status. Independent, spicy, and very clear about her boundaries, this office queen continues to do things entirely on her terms. 😼🚗
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Pepper is turning 16, which means she’s officially got her driver’s license and is cruising into senior cat status. Independent, spicy, and very clear about her boundaries, this office queen continues to do things entirely on her terms. 😼🚗
Arnold, serving professional headshots like he’s updating his modeling portfolio 😻
Then…
Arnold, recreating the infamous Bigfoot footage with absolute commitment 😹
The duality of Arnold.
Scholars are already drafting the research papers.
Then…
Arnold, recreating the infamous Bigfoot footage with absolute commitment 😹
The duality of Arnold.
Scholars are already drafting the research papers.
December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Arnold, serving professional headshots like he’s updating his modeling portfolio 😻
Then…
Arnold, recreating the infamous Bigfoot footage with absolute commitment 😹
The duality of Arnold.
Scholars are already drafting the research papers.
Then…
Arnold, recreating the infamous Bigfoot footage with absolute commitment 😹
The duality of Arnold.
Scholars are already drafting the research papers.
Josie has taken the high ground in the catio and is delivering an elite Tongue Out Tuesday.
No thoughts. No apologies. Just judgment… and a little tongue. 👅
No thoughts. No apologies. Just judgment… and a little tongue. 👅
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Josie has taken the high ground in the catio and is delivering an elite Tongue Out Tuesday.
No thoughts. No apologies. Just judgment… and a little tongue. 👅
No thoughts. No apologies. Just judgment… and a little tongue. 👅
Snarky is deeply offended
Marshall is screaming about it
Petunia refuses to leave her hut
Bruce has entered his 1000-yard stare era
The weekend is over and it’s back to the grind, so a packed schedule of a dozen naps, two full meals, treat breaks, and somehow finding the time to play. Exhausting 😹
Marshall is screaming about it
Petunia refuses to leave her hut
Bruce has entered his 1000-yard stare era
The weekend is over and it’s back to the grind, so a packed schedule of a dozen naps, two full meals, treat breaks, and somehow finding the time to play. Exhausting 😹
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Snarky is deeply offended
Marshall is screaming about it
Petunia refuses to leave her hut
Bruce has entered his 1000-yard stare era
The weekend is over and it’s back to the grind, so a packed schedule of a dozen naps, two full meals, treat breaks, and somehow finding the time to play. Exhausting 😹
Marshall is screaming about it
Petunia refuses to leave her hut
Bruce has entered his 1000-yard stare era
The weekend is over and it’s back to the grind, so a packed schedule of a dozen naps, two full meals, treat breaks, and somehow finding the time to play. Exhausting 😹
Caring for community cats is something I’ve been doing for over a year. For a long time, I paid out of pocket to keep the cats in my neighborhood fed while helping TNR more than 20 cats.
👉 buff.ly/Koodfuq
👉 buff.ly/Koodfuq
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Caring for community cats is something I’ve been doing for over a year. For a long time, I paid out of pocket to keep the cats in my neighborhood fed while helping TNR more than 20 cats.
👉 buff.ly/Koodfuq
👉 buff.ly/Koodfuq
Break time at the sanctuary = cuddle time. 😻
Gaby barely sat down in Cookie’s Kingdom before Marshall and Hamilton claimed her lap. Along with Bebe, these pros might need a team name…
The Cuddle Crew?
The Lap Pirates?
The Sit-Down Committee? 😹
Gaby barely sat down in Cookie’s Kingdom before Marshall and Hamilton claimed her lap. Along with Bebe, these pros might need a team name…
The Cuddle Crew?
The Lap Pirates?
The Sit-Down Committee? 😹
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Break time at the sanctuary = cuddle time. 😻
Gaby barely sat down in Cookie’s Kingdom before Marshall and Hamilton claimed her lap. Along with Bebe, these pros might need a team name…
The Cuddle Crew?
The Lap Pirates?
The Sit-Down Committee? 😹
Gaby barely sat down in Cookie’s Kingdom before Marshall and Hamilton claimed her lap. Along with Bebe, these pros might need a team name…
The Cuddle Crew?
The Lap Pirates?
The Sit-Down Committee? 😹
A cold front rolled through Central Texas overnight, and days like this feel made for staying in… and playing with a cat. 💚
Dexter was more than happy to help..
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Dexter was more than happy to help..
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December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A cold front rolled through Central Texas overnight, and days like this feel made for staying in… and playing with a cat. 💚
Dexter was more than happy to help..
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Dexter was more than happy to help..
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Last year, your generosity helped us distribute 6,000 lbs of dry food to community cat caretakers across Central Texas. That support directly improved the lives of community cats like the ones you see here. 💚
👉 buff.ly/Vppci7Y
👉 buff.ly/Vppci7Y
December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last year, your generosity helped us distribute 6,000 lbs of dry food to community cat caretakers across Central Texas. That support directly improved the lives of community cats like the ones you see here. 💚
👉 buff.ly/Vppci7Y
👉 buff.ly/Vppci7Y
Elsa's Caturday Mode: Activated
Hard to tell but these three photos were taken several hours apart... each. Elsa is a professional catio napper and on this Caturday, she definitely put in her 10000 hours 😹
Hard to tell but these three photos were taken several hours apart... each. Elsa is a professional catio napper and on this Caturday, she definitely put in her 10000 hours 😹
December 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Elsa's Caturday Mode: Activated
Hard to tell but these three photos were taken several hours apart... each. Elsa is a professional catio napper and on this Caturday, she definitely put in her 10000 hours 😹
Hard to tell but these three photos were taken several hours apart... each. Elsa is a professional catio napper and on this Caturday, she definitely put in her 10000 hours 😹
This community kitty is Sweetie Pie, and while she looks like she’s judging your life choices… she’d really just like you to vote for Shadow Cats in Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound 😼💖 Every pound donated is doubled and helps community cats just like her.
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This community kitty is Sweetie Pie, and while she looks like she’s judging your life choices… she’d really just like you to vote for Shadow Cats in Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound 😼💖 Every pound donated is doubled and helps community cats just like her.
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
Oh Ebi, don’t look so worried. It’s Friday! 💚
Our sweet FeLVie girl has permanent "concerned" face, but the moment we walk into the room? It’s all chirps and “please pet me immediately.” Hard to say if she really loves us… or if she’s convinced we’re secretly made of treats 😹
Happy Friday!
Our sweet FeLVie girl has permanent "concerned" face, but the moment we walk into the room? It’s all chirps and “please pet me immediately.” Hard to say if she really loves us… or if she’s convinced we’re secretly made of treats 😹
Happy Friday!
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Oh Ebi, don’t look so worried. It’s Friday! 💚
Our sweet FeLVie girl has permanent "concerned" face, but the moment we walk into the room? It’s all chirps and “please pet me immediately.” Hard to say if she really loves us… or if she’s convinced we’re secretly made of treats 😹
Happy Friday!
Our sweet FeLVie girl has permanent "concerned" face, but the moment we walk into the room? It’s all chirps and “please pet me immediately.” Hard to say if she really loves us… or if she’s convinced we’re secretly made of treats 😹
Happy Friday!
It’s Friday Eve, so why not enjoy this little roundup of some of our Shadow Cats 💚
Barney is finding his way in Cookie’s Place and making it very clear that pets are his love language 😽 He’s been soaking up attention like a pro.
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Barney is finding his way in Cookie’s Place and making it very clear that pets are his love language 😽 He’s been soaking up attention like a pro.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It’s Friday Eve, so why not enjoy this little roundup of some of our Shadow Cats 💚
Barney is finding his way in Cookie’s Place and making it very clear that pets are his love language 😽 He’s been soaking up attention like a pro.
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Barney is finding his way in Cookie’s Place and making it very clear that pets are his love language 😽 He’s been soaking up attention like a pro.
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Before the zoomies, Pickle was a shy community cat relying on caretakers for food. Consistency changed her life 🥒
Now through Dec 24, Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound matches donations for Shadow Cats, helping feed community cats.
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
Now through Dec 24, Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound matches donations for Shadow Cats, helping feed community cats.
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Before the zoomies, Pickle was a shy community cat relying on caretakers for food. Consistency changed her life 🥒
Now through Dec 24, Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound matches donations for Shadow Cats, helping feed community cats.
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
Now through Dec 24, Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound matches donations for Shadow Cats, helping feed community cats.
buff.ly/Vppci7Y
Darby’s Power Stance™️ 😼
This confidence was earned. Darby survived the Texas Winter Storm of 2021 while giving birth to kittens, then came to Shadow Cats because she needed a safe place to land. She’s still shy, but once she trusts you, pets and gentle head-butts are definitely on the table 💚
This confidence was earned. Darby survived the Texas Winter Storm of 2021 while giving birth to kittens, then came to Shadow Cats because she needed a safe place to land. She’s still shy, but once she trusts you, pets and gentle head-butts are definitely on the table 💚
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Darby’s Power Stance™️ 😼
This confidence was earned. Darby survived the Texas Winter Storm of 2021 while giving birth to kittens, then came to Shadow Cats because she needed a safe place to land. She’s still shy, but once she trusts you, pets and gentle head-butts are definitely on the table 💚
This confidence was earned. Darby survived the Texas Winter Storm of 2021 while giving birth to kittens, then came to Shadow Cats because she needed a safe place to land. She’s still shy, but once she trusts you, pets and gentle head-butts are definitely on the table 💚
Now through Dec 24, Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound matches food donations to Shadow Cats pound for pound, helping feed community cats this winter.
Vote here: buff.ly/ogtmFx4 😻
Vote here: buff.ly/ogtmFx4 😻
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Now through Dec 24, Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound matches food donations to Shadow Cats pound for pound, helping feed community cats this winter.
Vote here: buff.ly/ogtmFx4 😻
Vote here: buff.ly/ogtmFx4 😻
Tongue Out Tuesday: nailed. 😼👅
Delilah put in the work, served the look, and by all scientific standards that means one thing…
victory stretch activated. 😹
No notes. Only vibes. 💚
Delilah put in the work, served the look, and by all scientific standards that means one thing…
victory stretch activated. 😹
No notes. Only vibes. 💚
December 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Tongue Out Tuesday: nailed. 😼👅
Delilah put in the work, served the look, and by all scientific standards that means one thing…
victory stretch activated. 😹
No notes. Only vibes. 💚
Delilah put in the work, served the look, and by all scientific standards that means one thing…
victory stretch activated. 😹
No notes. Only vibes. 💚
🎉 Happy Birthday to Arnold! 🎉
This BIG orange boy with the loudest trilling purr started out as a community cat and now calls Shadow Cats home. These photos of him rolling around and relaxing are his preferred way to celebrate 😻
This BIG orange boy with the loudest trilling purr started out as a community cat and now calls Shadow Cats home. These photos of him rolling around and relaxing are his preferred way to celebrate 😻
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday to Arnold! 🎉
This BIG orange boy with the loudest trilling purr started out as a community cat and now calls Shadow Cats home. These photos of him rolling around and relaxing are his preferred way to celebrate 😻
This BIG orange boy with the loudest trilling purr started out as a community cat and now calls Shadow Cats home. These photos of him rolling around and relaxing are his preferred way to celebrate 😻
Who wore it better?
Pepper, Petunia, and Yzma are dressed for the holidays and absolutely expect compliments, not opinions 😻🎄
Pepper, Petunia, and Yzma are dressed for the holidays and absolutely expect compliments, not opinions 😻🎄
December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Who wore it better?
Pepper, Petunia, and Yzma are dressed for the holidays and absolutely expect compliments, not opinions 😻🎄
Pepper, Petunia, and Yzma are dressed for the holidays and absolutely expect compliments, not opinions 😻🎄
Monday is back and our reindeer are not ready 🦌😹
Tabbytha, Tommy, and Elsa are still recovering from their holiday open house duties. Antlers still on, patience fully gone. Send treats and naps immediately.
Tabbytha, Tommy, and Elsa are still recovering from their holiday open house duties. Antlers still on, patience fully gone. Send treats and naps immediately.
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Monday is back and our reindeer are not ready 🦌😹
Tabbytha, Tommy, and Elsa are still recovering from their holiday open house duties. Antlers still on, patience fully gone. Send treats and naps immediately.
Tabbytha, Tommy, and Elsa are still recovering from their holiday open house duties. Antlers still on, patience fully gone. Send treats and naps immediately.
Bruce is ready for takeoff 🙀
Caught in the middle of a Sanctuary tour yesterday our security guard Bruce was keeping an ear out for the folks walking behind him. We're never in danger when this big bruiser is on the prowl 😻
Caught in the middle of a Sanctuary tour yesterday our security guard Bruce was keeping an ear out for the folks walking behind him. We're never in danger when this big bruiser is on the prowl 😻
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Bruce is ready for takeoff 🙀
Caught in the middle of a Sanctuary tour yesterday our security guard Bruce was keeping an ear out for the folks walking behind him. We're never in danger when this big bruiser is on the prowl 😻
Caught in the middle of a Sanctuary tour yesterday our security guard Bruce was keeping an ear out for the folks walking behind him. We're never in danger when this big bruiser is on the prowl 😻
Wow. What a day 💚
We are so grateful to everyone who came out for our annual Holidays at the Sanctuary Open House. From sanctuary tours and treats to time spent with fellow cat lovers, the day was full of joy and community.
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We are so grateful to everyone who came out for our annual Holidays at the Sanctuary Open House. From sanctuary tours and treats to time spent with fellow cat lovers, the day was full of joy and community.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wow. What a day 💚
We are so grateful to everyone who came out for our annual Holidays at the Sanctuary Open House. From sanctuary tours and treats to time spent with fellow cat lovers, the day was full of joy and community.
🧵 continued
We are so grateful to everyone who came out for our annual Holidays at the Sanctuary Open House. From sanctuary tours and treats to time spent with fellow cat lovers, the day was full of joy and community.
🧵 continued
Cats in sweaters ✅
Plenty of goodies to buy ✅
Sweets galore ✅
Our Holidays at the Sanctuary event is under way! Come on out, we’ll be here until 4p and admission is free!
Plenty of goodies to buy ✅
Sweets galore ✅
Our Holidays at the Sanctuary event is under way! Come on out, we’ll be here until 4p and admission is free!
December 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Cats in sweaters ✅
Plenty of goodies to buy ✅
Sweets galore ✅
Our Holidays at the Sanctuary event is under way! Come on out, we’ll be here until 4p and admission is free!
Plenty of goodies to buy ✅
Sweets galore ✅
Our Holidays at the Sanctuary event is under way! Come on out, we’ll be here until 4p and admission is free!
Today’s the day! If you’re in the central Texas area from 12p - 4p, stop by and visit our amazing sanctuary! More info at the link in our profile 💚
December 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today’s the day! If you’re in the central Texas area from 12p - 4p, stop by and visit our amazing sanctuary! More info at the link in our profile 💚
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another Tuna Fit Check 😎✨
Petunia is serving athleisure realness in a bright yellow onesie, and the sunny vibes are a perfect match for her love of the catio.
This look isn’t just fashion — it’s function.
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Petunia is serving athleisure realness in a bright yellow onesie, and the sunny vibes are a perfect match for her love of the catio.
This look isn’t just fashion — it’s function.
🧵 continued
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another Tuna Fit Check 😎✨
Petunia is serving athleisure realness in a bright yellow onesie, and the sunny vibes are a perfect match for her love of the catio.
This look isn’t just fashion — it’s function.
🧵 continued
Petunia is serving athleisure realness in a bright yellow onesie, and the sunny vibes are a perfect match for her love of the catio.
This look isn’t just fashion — it’s function.
🧵 continued