Ellen M. Gifford Shelter

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Ellen M. Gifford Shelter

Founded in 1884, the Gifford Shelter is the oldest no-kill cageless animal shelter in the United States!

06/10/2026

W***y is still available!

06/09/2026

Lisa!

06/08/2026

Meet Tom
This gentle fellow is looking for a home where he can truly shine. Tom is incredibly sweet, loves attention, and can’t get enough pets. If you’re looking for a loving companion with a kind heart, Tom may be the perfect match.
Could you be the one to give Tom the forever home he deserves?

06/07/2026

Boots and Smalls (Now Butter and Scotch) are loving their new home!
Butter is very vocal, loves initiating contact for pets, and is very possessive of his toy mouse. He’s still a little jumpy, but he is overall incredibly sweet and cute.

Scotch is quiet, confident, and a total athlete who loves exploring high places. The vet even complimented his muscles! He enjoys a good pet too, but he’s more interested in strolling around at his own pace.

Adopting a bonded pair has been an amazing experience. Watching them play-fight, cuddle, and showcase their different personalities has been pure joy.

06/06/2026

Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do.

From the quiet moments spent socializing a shy cat, to the daily cleaning and care that keeps our shelter safe and comforting - every single task makes a life changing difference. Because of them, our cats learn to trust again, to feel safe and to show their true personalities.

And that’s what helps them find their forever homes.

In this video, one of our amazing volunteers, Bec, shares why she gives her time and love to this work. Her words are a beautiful reminder that behind every adoption is a community of remarkable people who care deeply.

We couldn’t do this without you.

06/05/2026

Angus!

06/04/2026

Meet Fluffy!
This mysterious 8-year-old girl is one of the sweetest cats you’ll ever meet.
She’s on a special diet to help manage some tummy issues, but otherwise her favorite activities include burrowing under blankets for cozy naps and emerging when her people are nearby for love and affection.
Fluffy is ready to find a loving home where she can spend her days snoozing, snuggling, and being adored. Could it be yours?

06/03/2026

✨ Meet Sirena ✨
This sweet 4-year-old girl is ready to find her perfect forever home! Sirena would thrive as the only cat in the household, where she can soak up all the love and attention she deserves.
Her secret skill? Making the cutest air biscuits you’ve ever seen. 🐾🥹
If you’re looking for a loving companion with a gentle heart and a talent for imaginary baking, Sirena might just be your perfect match.

06/02/2026

Our cats are looking for temporary homes and lots of love 💕 Fostering saves lives, frees up shelter space, and helps cats thrive until they are ready for adoption.
For the month of June Gifford Cat Shelter will be participating in the Foster Forward Challenge - an innovative national effort to increase pet lifesaving by placing more cats in foster homes. Join us in this effort by applying to foster today!

06/01/2026

Meet W***y
This gorgeous gentleman is looking for a place to call home. W***y is incredibly sweet, laid-back, and so easy to love. Whether he’s lounging by your side or soaking up affection, he’s the kind of companion who will steal your heart in no time.
Could W***y be the missing piece of your family?

Address

30 Undine Road
Brighton, MA
02135

Website

http://www.giffordcatshelter.org/

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