Ellen M. Gifford Shelter

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

10/31/2026

Aaron & Nina, the purr-fect Halloween duo. 🎃🖤🐈‍⬛🧡👻

10/30/2026

What’s in a name? For black and white kitty Wonder, we have a couple theories. Is it her sense of wonder and endless curiosity? Her wonder-ful companionship? An homage to the “w” printed onto the side of her soft tummy? We think it’s all of the above!

10/29/2026

Mushu is a budding star of our Cutest Pet Contest! 🌼 Mushu was initially a shy cat who has since blossomed into the affectionate cat he is today. He’s a testament to how rescue cats are worth the effort, even when they’re late bloomers.

If you think Mushu is an adorable floral, head over to our website to vote! The Cutest Pet Photo Contest helps rescue cats like Mushu find loving homes. Voting ends November 8th, so don’t miss out on cherishing all the adorable pets on the ballot!
Link in bio to vote!
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/giffordscutestpet/search

10/28/2026

Whoever said “eyes are the windows to the soul” was 100% right. Nala’s deep yellow eyes are a direct window to her heart of gold. This colorful cat loves to play with toys and soak in sunbeams to show off a multitude of attitudes and furry hues.

10/27/2026

No matter where she is, Honiedee will always be the coziest one in the room. Her secret to a comfy life? Diversification. Honiedee looks for comfort in people, places, and things. She politely requests pets by reaching out her paw and can often be found scanning the room, searching for her next nap.

10/26/2026

Two eyes on the prize!

The two-eyed crew, aka Stitch and Sparkle, took the lead in our Cutest Pet Contest. If the crew keeps their lead, they could win a custom pet portrait by The Pedigree Artist and 365 days worth of bragging rights. If those prizes pique your interest, you can enter your own pet through the end of the competition. Voting ends in two weeks, on November 8th. Do you have a soft spot for orange cats like Simba or Jack?

Do dapper tuxedos strike your fancy?

Let us know by voting!

We are 28% of the way to our fundraising goal and every vote goes toward helping shelter cats! You can vote and make a difference through the link in our bio or on our website.
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/giffordscutestpet/search

10/25/2026

Sandy Grace is enjoying her new home!

10/24/2026

Two kittens, one lap and a whole lot of love. Meet Iris & Winter, the tiniest cuddle duo sharing the coziest spot together. Double the purrs, double the sweetness.

10/23/2026

For Robert, affection goes both ways. You pet him, he pets you. You talk to him, he meows back. You give him a treat, he generously takes that treat off your hands.

10/22/2026

CALLING ALL SENIOR CAT LOVERS!

Meet Muffin & Mittens, two sweet boys who just turned 16 and are still waiting for a place to call home.
After losing their beloved owner, whom they spent half their lives with, these boys have experienced so much change in a short amount of time. They’ve had two foster-to-adopt opportunities that sadly didn’t work out, but through it all, they’ve always had each other.

They spend their days cuddling and grooming each other, they adore people, and were even sleeping in bed with their previous fosters. They’re easygoing, affectionate, and adjust so well despite everything they’ve been through.

Both have low-grade kidney disease managed with a prescription diet, but are otherwise in good health for their age.

At 16, they deserve to finally settle into a loving home together and enjoy their golden years. They have so much love left to give. They just need someone willing to give them a chance.

Please share to help these sweet boys find their forever family!

Address

30 Undine Road
Brighton, MA
02135

Website

http://www.giffordcatshelter.org/

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