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 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
Tommy is extremely confused. 😹
He was assured you’d be coming to Holidays at the Sanctuary, yet the RSVP says otherwise. Curious.
He promises cats, hot chocolate, and arts & crafts that benefit the sanctuary.
Please fix this confusion 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
He was assured you’d be coming to Holidays at the Sanctuary, yet the RSVP says otherwise. Curious.
He promises cats, hot chocolate, and arts & crafts that benefit the sanctuary.
Please fix this confusion 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tommy is extremely confused. 😹
He was assured you’d be coming to Holidays at the Sanctuary, yet the RSVP says otherwise. Curious.
He promises cats, hot chocolate, and arts & crafts that benefit the sanctuary.
Please fix this confusion 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
He was assured you’d be coming to Holidays at the Sanctuary, yet the RSVP says otherwise. Curious.
He promises cats, hot chocolate, and arts & crafts that benefit the sanctuary.
Please fix this confusion 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
Catio Queens®️ ☀️👑
Petunia, Evie, Baylor, and Tabbytha soaking up some last sunshine before the cold snap.
Every space at Shadow Cats includes safe catio access — even transition areas — because fresh air and enrichment matter.
Proof that they’re exactly where they belong 💚
Petunia, Evie, Baylor, and Tabbytha soaking up some last sunshine before the cold snap.
Every space at Shadow Cats includes safe catio access — even transition areas — because fresh air and enrichment matter.
Proof that they’re exactly where they belong 💚
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Catio Queens®️ ☀️👑
Petunia, Evie, Baylor, and Tabbytha soaking up some last sunshine before the cold snap.
Every space at Shadow Cats includes safe catio access — even transition areas — because fresh air and enrichment matter.
Proof that they’re exactly where they belong 💚
Petunia, Evie, Baylor, and Tabbytha soaking up some last sunshine before the cold snap.
Every space at Shadow Cats includes safe catio access — even transition areas — because fresh air and enrichment matter.
Proof that they’re exactly where they belong 💚
Everyone has been asking how Yzma is doing. Store aisles, street corners, even stoplights. 😹
Good news: she is thriving.
She came to us malnourished and matted with a SNAP test that read FeLV positive. A follow up PCR showed she is FeLV free.
Yzma is living her best life. 💚
Good news: she is thriving.
She came to us malnourished and matted with a SNAP test that read FeLV positive. A follow up PCR showed she is FeLV free.
Yzma is living her best life. 💚
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Everyone has been asking how Yzma is doing. Store aisles, street corners, even stoplights. 😹
Good news: she is thriving.
She came to us malnourished and matted with a SNAP test that read FeLV positive. A follow up PCR showed she is FeLV free.
Yzma is living her best life. 💚
Good news: she is thriving.
She came to us malnourished and matted with a SNAP test that read FeLV positive. A follow up PCR showed she is FeLV free.
Yzma is living her best life. 💚
Marigold is always catching rays ☀️
You might be thinking, “Didn’t we already post about her in the sunbeams?”
Yes. Yes we did. 😹
Our orange FeLV+ girl just cannot get enough. Lucky for her, Central Texas winter seems optional this year. More sunbeams, please. 💚
You might be thinking, “Didn’t we already post about her in the sunbeams?”
Yes. Yes we did. 😹
Our orange FeLV+ girl just cannot get enough. Lucky for her, Central Texas winter seems optional this year. More sunbeams, please. 💚
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Marigold is always catching rays ☀️
You might be thinking, “Didn’t we already post about her in the sunbeams?”
Yes. Yes we did. 😹
Our orange FeLV+ girl just cannot get enough. Lucky for her, Central Texas winter seems optional this year. More sunbeams, please. 💚
You might be thinking, “Didn’t we already post about her in the sunbeams?”
Yes. Yes we did. 😹
Our orange FeLV+ girl just cannot get enough. Lucky for her, Central Texas winter seems optional this year. More sunbeams, please. 💚
Only 2½ days until Shadow Cats Holidays at the Sanctuary and Lottie & Dixie just found out you haven’t RSVP’d. 😒
This is the look.
Please fix it.
RSVP here 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
This is the look.
Please fix it.
RSVP here 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Only 2½ days until Shadow Cats Holidays at the Sanctuary and Lottie & Dixie just found out you haven’t RSVP’d. 😒
This is the look.
Please fix it.
RSVP here 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
This is the look.
Please fix it.
RSVP here 👉
buff.ly/cvTBAuP
Midweek pick-me-up, from Dexter 😻
At 5 months old, full of energy, and living his best kitten life despite feline leukemia. One minute he’s lounging and showing off those big paws… the next he’s popping out of a cat tree like a cuckoo bird 😹
Hope this sweet gray tabby helps you through Wednesday.
At 5 months old, full of energy, and living his best kitten life despite feline leukemia. One minute he’s lounging and showing off those big paws… the next he’s popping out of a cat tree like a cuckoo bird 😹
Hope this sweet gray tabby helps you through Wednesday.
December 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Midweek pick-me-up, from Dexter 😻
At 5 months old, full of energy, and living his best kitten life despite feline leukemia. One minute he’s lounging and showing off those big paws… the next he’s popping out of a cat tree like a cuckoo bird 😹
Hope this sweet gray tabby helps you through Wednesday.
At 5 months old, full of energy, and living his best kitten life despite feline leukemia. One minute he’s lounging and showing off those big paws… the next he’s popping out of a cat tree like a cuckoo bird 😹
Hope this sweet gray tabby helps you through Wednesday.
Giving Tuesday is about impact.
At Shadow Cats, your support saves lives through emergency care, spay and neuter clinics, and lifelong sanctuary for cats who need it most.
Today, every gift is TRIPLED.
If you believe every life matters, please give:
buff.ly/JoaclnN
At Shadow Cats, your support saves lives through emergency care, spay and neuter clinics, and lifelong sanctuary for cats who need it most.
Today, every gift is TRIPLED.
If you believe every life matters, please give:
buff.ly/JoaclnN
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Giving Tuesday is about impact.
At Shadow Cats, your support saves lives through emergency care, spay and neuter clinics, and lifelong sanctuary for cats who need it most.
Today, every gift is TRIPLED.
If you believe every life matters, please give:
buff.ly/JoaclnN
At Shadow Cats, your support saves lives through emergency care, spay and neuter clinics, and lifelong sanctuary for cats who need it most.
Today, every gift is TRIPLED.
If you believe every life matters, please give:
buff.ly/JoaclnN
Some of the cats who come to Shadow Cats have never been held, never known a home, or lived without fear.
When they come here, everything changes because someone chose to care.
For Giving Tuesday, your gift is TRIPLED thanks to the Serendipity Fund & the Andrew Delaney Foundation.
buff.ly/JoaclnN
When they come here, everything changes because someone chose to care.
For Giving Tuesday, your gift is TRIPLED thanks to the Serendipity Fund & the Andrew Delaney Foundation.
buff.ly/JoaclnN
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some of the cats who come to Shadow Cats have never been held, never known a home, or lived without fear.
When they come here, everything changes because someone chose to care.
For Giving Tuesday, your gift is TRIPLED thanks to the Serendipity Fund & the Andrew Delaney Foundation.
buff.ly/JoaclnN
When they come here, everything changes because someone chose to care.
For Giving Tuesday, your gift is TRIPLED thanks to the Serendipity Fund & the Andrew Delaney Foundation.
buff.ly/JoaclnN
Giving Tuesday at Shadow Cats 💚
We care for cats with special needs, chronic illness, and hospice-level care. Half of our sanctuary residents are FeLV+. This lifesaving work is entirely donor funded.
If you believe every cat deserves comfort and quality of life, please give today. Link in bio.
We care for cats with special needs, chronic illness, and hospice-level care. Half of our sanctuary residents are FeLV+. This lifesaving work is entirely donor funded.
If you believe every cat deserves comfort and quality of life, please give today. Link in bio.
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Giving Tuesday at Shadow Cats 💚
We care for cats with special needs, chronic illness, and hospice-level care. Half of our sanctuary residents are FeLV+. This lifesaving work is entirely donor funded.
If you believe every cat deserves comfort and quality of life, please give today. Link in bio.
We care for cats with special needs, chronic illness, and hospice-level care. Half of our sanctuary residents are FeLV+. This lifesaving work is entirely donor funded.
If you believe every cat deserves comfort and quality of life, please give today. Link in bio.
The first Monday in December has an enemy, and her name is Coraline 😼
Sometimes she’s sweet. Sometimes she’s zoomie. And sometimes she stares straight through your soul 😹
Unpredictable? Absolutely. Loved? No question 💚
Your Scowl of the Week, has been delivered!
Sometimes she’s sweet. Sometimes she’s zoomie. And sometimes she stares straight through your soul 😹
Unpredictable? Absolutely. Loved? No question 💚
Your Scowl of the Week, has been delivered!
December 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The first Monday in December has an enemy, and her name is Coraline 😼
Sometimes she’s sweet. Sometimes she’s zoomie. And sometimes she stares straight through your soul 😹
Unpredictable? Absolutely. Loved? No question 💚
Your Scowl of the Week, has been delivered!
Sometimes she’s sweet. Sometimes she’s zoomie. And sometimes she stares straight through your soul 😹
Unpredictable? Absolutely. Loved? No question 💚
Your Scowl of the Week, has been delivered!
Today is the big 2.0 for Mr. Toes 🎉
Despite being FeLV+, he is one of the sweetest, funniest, most upbeat cats at Shadow Cats. His meow demands attention and we gladly give it.
In his honor, consider donating to our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. All gifts are currently tripled 💚
buff.ly/JoaclnN
Despite being FeLV+, he is one of the sweetest, funniest, most upbeat cats at Shadow Cats. His meow demands attention and we gladly give it.
In his honor, consider donating to our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. All gifts are currently tripled 💚
buff.ly/JoaclnN
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today is the big 2.0 for Mr. Toes 🎉
Despite being FeLV+, he is one of the sweetest, funniest, most upbeat cats at Shadow Cats. His meow demands attention and we gladly give it.
In his honor, consider donating to our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. All gifts are currently tripled 💚
buff.ly/JoaclnN
Despite being FeLV+, he is one of the sweetest, funniest, most upbeat cats at Shadow Cats. His meow demands attention and we gladly give it.
In his honor, consider donating to our Giving Tuesday fundraiser. All gifts are currently tripled 💚
buff.ly/JoaclnN
No Side-Eye Sunday today, just straight eye contact from four of our FeLVie friends.
Evie, Dottie, Callie, and Delilah. They all know how to serve face to the camera. Or maybe they can see themselves in the reflection of the lens 😹
Either way, we can't think of a better way to wrap up Sunday 💚
Evie, Dottie, Callie, and Delilah. They all know how to serve face to the camera. Or maybe they can see themselves in the reflection of the lens 😹
Either way, we can't think of a better way to wrap up Sunday 💚
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
No Side-Eye Sunday today, just straight eye contact from four of our FeLVie friends.
Evie, Dottie, Callie, and Delilah. They all know how to serve face to the camera. Or maybe they can see themselves in the reflection of the lens 😹
Either way, we can't think of a better way to wrap up Sunday 💚
Evie, Dottie, Callie, and Delilah. They all know how to serve face to the camera. Or maybe they can see themselves in the reflection of the lens 😹
Either way, we can't think of a better way to wrap up Sunday 💚
Josie turns 13 today 💚 She is the oldest and longest-residing FeLV+ cat at Shadow Cats, fluffy, chatty, and happiest being held like a baby.
In lieu of gifts, please consider donating to Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound. All food we receive goes to community cats!
buff.ly/luxhsB1
In lieu of gifts, please consider donating to Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound. All food we receive goes to community cats!
buff.ly/luxhsB1
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Josie turns 13 today 💚 She is the oldest and longest-residing FeLV+ cat at Shadow Cats, fluffy, chatty, and happiest being held like a baby.
In lieu of gifts, please consider donating to Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound. All food we receive goes to community cats!
buff.ly/luxhsB1
In lieu of gifts, please consider donating to Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound. All food we receive goes to community cats!
buff.ly/luxhsB1
Peak Caturday energy from our Giving Eye Contact Gang. 😼
Dottie, Darby, Bruce, and Hamilton all know exactly how to lock eyes with the camera. How do they know? Probably because they are extremely photogenic and very used to having their pictures taken… constantly. 😹💚
Dottie, Darby, Bruce, and Hamilton all know exactly how to lock eyes with the camera. How do they know? Probably because they are extremely photogenic and very used to having their pictures taken… constantly. 😹💚
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Peak Caturday energy from our Giving Eye Contact Gang. 😼
Dottie, Darby, Bruce, and Hamilton all know exactly how to lock eyes with the camera. How do they know? Probably because they are extremely photogenic and very used to having their pictures taken… constantly. 😹💚
Dottie, Darby, Bruce, and Hamilton all know exactly how to lock eyes with the camera. How do they know? Probably because they are extremely photogenic and very used to having their pictures taken… constantly. 😹💚
Caturday vibes are high today. 😹
Dottie and Tommy are captivated by a simple stick toy, a reminder of the importance of enrichment for cats. It keeps their minds active, boosting confidence, curiosity, and emotional balance, especially for those with medical needs or challenging histories.
Dottie and Tommy are captivated by a simple stick toy, a reminder of the importance of enrichment for cats. It keeps their minds active, boosting confidence, curiosity, and emotional balance, especially for those with medical needs or challenging histories.
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Caturday vibes are high today. 😹
Dottie and Tommy are captivated by a simple stick toy, a reminder of the importance of enrichment for cats. It keeps their minds active, boosting confidence, curiosity, and emotional balance, especially for those with medical needs or challenging histories.
Dottie and Tommy are captivated by a simple stick toy, a reminder of the importance of enrichment for cats. It keeps their minds active, boosting confidence, curiosity, and emotional balance, especially for those with medical needs or challenging histories.
Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound Pet Food Drive has begun and Shadow Cats is on the ballot. Every bag donated is matched!
Last year this helped us distribute over 6,000 lbs of food to community cat caretakers across Central Texas.
Donate in store or online and select Shadow Cats:
buff.ly/luxhsB1 💚😻
Last year this helped us distribute over 6,000 lbs of food to community cat caretakers across Central Texas.
Donate in store or online and select Shadow Cats:
buff.ly/luxhsB1 💚😻
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tomlinson’s Pound4Pound Pet Food Drive has begun and Shadow Cats is on the ballot. Every bag donated is matched!
Last year this helped us distribute over 6,000 lbs of food to community cat caretakers across Central Texas.
Donate in store or online and select Shadow Cats:
buff.ly/luxhsB1 💚😻
Last year this helped us distribute over 6,000 lbs of food to community cat caretakers across Central Texas.
Donate in store or online and select Shadow Cats:
buff.ly/luxhsB1 💚😻
It might be Black Friday, but it is also a GREAT Friday because it is Greta’s Birthday. 🎁🎂
Greta came to us as a tiny FeLV-positive kitten in 2017, and she has grown into the stunning, gentlequeen we all adore. She is now 9 years old and still just as sweet and elegant as ever.
Greta came to us as a tiny FeLV-positive kitten in 2017, and she has grown into the stunning, gentlequeen we all adore. She is now 9 years old and still just as sweet and elegant as ever.
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It might be Black Friday, but it is also a GREAT Friday because it is Greta’s Birthday. 🎁🎂
Greta came to us as a tiny FeLV-positive kitten in 2017, and she has grown into the stunning, gentlequeen we all adore. She is now 9 years old and still just as sweet and elegant as ever.
Greta came to us as a tiny FeLV-positive kitten in 2017, and she has grown into the stunning, gentlequeen we all adore. She is now 9 years old and still just as sweet and elegant as ever.