Simply Cats

Simply Cats We are Boise's cageless, no-kill, feline adoption center. We operate by appointment only.

See our adoptable cats here: www.simplycats.org

Simply Cats is Boise, Idaho's no-kill, cageless feline adoption center. Simply Cats got its start (with just six cats!) as Just Strays Animal Foundation, Inc., in a one room office in 1986. Thanks to a very dedicated group of people, the shelter grew and moved into a larger building. In 2006, the name of the organization was changed to Simply Cats A

doption Center to reflect its feline-only animal population. Meanwhile, plans were underway to construct a brand new state-of the-art adoption center. Thanks to generous donors, the facility was constructed and donated in 2007 and has been our home ever since. Today, Simply Cats Adoption Center shelters over 100 cats and kittens and operates due to the hard work of a small staff and many volunteers. Simply Cats is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that relies on donations for funding.

06/05/2026

Happy Feline Friday! 🐱 Meet a few of our adoptable cats and kittens who have been patiently waiting for their forever homes.

Interested in scheduling a meet and greet appointment with our cats? Fill out an adoption application today! Get started here: simplycats.org/adopt/adoption-process

We need more people to register to join our Relay for Rescue team! Don’t worry — there’s absolutely no running involved....
06/05/2026

We need more people to register to join our Relay for Rescue team! Don’t worry — there’s absolutely no running involved.

This fun event is primarily a team-based scavenger hunt through local venues in downtown Boise. We’ll be competing against other rescue organizations to earn points toward the cash grand prize.

For Simply Cats to qualify for a chance to win the cash prize, we need at least 25 participants to join our team. And guess what? Every person who registers on a Friday will automatically earn our team an extra 5 points!

Along with the scavenger hunt, a few participants will also take part in silly challenges while walking between venues, such as balloon hop, locked elbows, newspaper press, and more. The team with the most points at the end wins the grand prize!

Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Saturday, August 1 from 2–6 PM
📍 Starts at The Warehouse Food Hall
🐱 Registration is $40 and includes a team t-shirt
✨ 30% of every registration comes right back to Simply Cats

At the end of the competition, everyone will also have the opportunity to enter amazing raffles and bid on silent auction items, with all proceeds supporting animals in need.

So grab your friends, coworkers, and fellow cat lovers (21+ only), and let’s show Boise what Simply Cats is all about!

Register to join our team today: bit.ly/Relay4Rescue

✨🍉JUNE RAFFLE!🍉✨ Soak up the sunshine and savor the season with everything you need for backyard gatherings, delicious m...
06/05/2026

✨🍉JUNE RAFFLE!🍉✨ Soak up the sunshine and savor the season with everything you need for backyard gatherings, delicious meals, and time spent with family and friends.

And because no summer celebration is complete without your feline companion, your kitty can join in the fun with adorable food-themed catnip toys, including purr-tato chips, kitty sriracha, meowin’ shaved ice, and a corn on the cob.

Best of all, 100% of every entry goes directly to support the cats and kittens in our care.

Prize Bundle Includes:
- Blackstone On The Go 17” Griddle ($160 value)
- Custom pet portrait by a local artist, The Painted Pointer
- Sharon Weeks Cattoo Paso Robles Hissteria Red Wine 2021
- Whisker wine glasses
- Idaho and paw-shaped bamboo cutting & serving boards
- Taste of Home Boards, Platters & More recipes book
- Bamboo spreaders
- Cuisinart grilling tool set
- Taylor digital thermometer set
- BBQ rolling grill baskets
- Grill cleaning brush
- Kitchen towel
- Catnip toys
- Crunchy cat treats

Raffle closes Tuesday, June 30 at 11:59 PM. The winner will be announced that same week on Facebook Live and contacted by email to coordinate pickup of their prizes! Enter on our website at: simplycats.org/how-to-help/monthly-raffle

You can also purchase raffle entries using Venmo:
🎟️ 6 tickets – $5
🎟️ 15 tickets – $10
🎟️ 30 tickets – $20
🎟️ 50 tickets – $30
🎟️ 100 tickets – $50

Be sure to include “May Raffle” in your Venmo note so we can apply your entries correctly.

Thank mew in advance for your support!

That’s a wrap!🎉 We’re happy to share that 68 cats and kittens found their forever homes this May.In a sea of kittens, we...
06/04/2026

That’s a wrap!🎉 We’re happy to share that 68 cats and kittens found their forever homes this May.

In a sea of kittens, we were especially thrilled that two of our longest-staying residents, Charles and Oscar, found an amazing home together! This senior pair of best friends had been patiently waiting for three months for someone to choose them.

Their adopter recently shared this sweet update with us:

"Charles (now Charlie) and Oscar have adapted very well. They explore the house daily. There are toys all over the house because they keep grabbing different ones! They are very friendly and always want to be by me when I am home!"

Check out the comments for cute photos of Charlie and Oscar in their new home.

Here’s to more happily ever afters! ❤

Please don’t overlook senior cats. Bubba and Emma are two of our longest-staying residents who have been patiently waiti...
06/04/2026

Please don’t overlook senior cats. Bubba and Emma are two of our longest-staying residents who have been patiently waiting nearly four months for a home to spend their golden years together.

At 11 years old, Bubba and his 12-year-old best friend, Emma, are a dream pair for senior cat lovers. They came to Simply Cats because of their person’s health and have leaned on one another through all the changes life has brought them.

These two are happiest when they are near their favorite people. They'll follow you around the room, meow to ask for affection, and begin purring almost instantly when you give them love. If you stop petting Bubba, he’ll gently reach out with his paw to pull your hand back in for more.

Their bond is undeniable. Bubba adores Emma and often grooms her to keep her looking her best. You’ll often catch them resting in neighboring beds, never far from each other. If there's an empty box nearby, Bubba will immediately claim it as his own.

Bubba and Emma are truly some of the sweetest cats you could ever meet! They are mellow, affectionate, and ready to share their golden years with a family who will cherish them as much as they cherish each other. With slow and proper introductions, they could do well sharing a home with other cats. It is unknown how they would do with dogs.

Adoption Room 11

Fill out an adoption application today to meet Bubba & Emma! Get started here: simplycats.org/adopt/adoption-process

Questions about the forms? Call 208.343.7177 or email [email protected] for help.

06/03/2026

Join us in drawing the lucky winner of our May Raffle! Drum roll please…. 🥁 and the winner is….

Thank you so much to everyone who entered! We will be sharing our June Raffle later today.

Love car shows? Come see us this Saturday, June 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Boise Hawks Memorial Stadium in Garden City! Thi...
06/01/2026

Love car shows? Come see us this Saturday, June 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Boise Hawks Memorial Stadium in Garden City! This event is FREE to the public, and all proceeds benefit animals. Walk around, bring your well-behaved pets, and check out the awesome cars at the 3rd Annual Cruising For A Cause: Saving Paws Car Show hosted by The Street Machines Corp!

At the event, you can also enjoy:
🎵 Live music
🎟️ 50/50 raffle
🌭 $2.08 hot dogs
☕ Coffee and other yummy drinks
🛍️ Pet and automotive vendors
🐾 Animal rescues
🏎️ Special guest Speed Racer and the Mach 5 on display
🚓 Special guest Ada County Sheriff and a K9 (or two)
✨ And more!

📍 Location: Memorial Stadium - 5600 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, ID 83714

We look forward to seeing you there!

My name is Whimsey Lou, and I’m a 5-year-old grey ticked tabby. I came to Simply Cats because of a move.I’m a bit nervou...
05/30/2026

My name is Whimsey Lou, and I’m a 5-year-old grey ticked tabby. I came to Simply Cats because of a move.

I’m a bit nervous right now and tend to keep to myself while I adjust. But even with everything feeling new and overwhelming, I’ve been showing my gentle side. The volunteers say I’m very shy, but I accept pets when they’re given with calm voices and slow, careful movements.

I really do want to love and be loved. It will just take me some time to feel safe. I’m hoping to find a peaceful, patient home where I can relax, settle in at my own pace, and start to feel comfortable again.

Adoption Room 13

Fill out an adoption application today to meet Whimsey Lou! Get started here: simplycats.org/adopt/adoption-process

Questions about the forms? Call 208.343.7177 or email [email protected] for help.

I’m a beautiful ginger cat with golden eyes and a golden personality. My coloring feels a little like Barcelona in the a...
05/30/2026

I’m a beautiful ginger cat with golden eyes and a golden personality. My coloring feels a little like Barcelona in the afternoon sun… warm oranges, soft golds, and a glow that makes everything feel just a bit brighter.

I’m a mellow boy who enjoys having company nearby. One of my favorite places to be is curled up next to you while you relax. I’m an absolute purr machine when I’m getting attention and love soaking up all the pets. As for naptime, you can usually find me snoozing in a soft, cozy bed.

I would make a sweet companion to talk about the day’s events with while watching a little TV. I still have plenty of s***k and might even chase a wand toy when playtime comes around.

I’m ready to find a home where I can spend my golden years in comfort. I’d love if you’d consider an older gentleman like me.

Barcelona, 12-years-old, Adoption Room 12

Fill out an adoption application today to meet Barcelona! Get started here: simplycats.org/adopt/adoption-process

Questions about the forms? Call 208.343.7177 or email [email protected] for help.

Address

2833 S Victory View Way
Boise, ID
83709

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12083437177

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