We connect adoptable rescue cats with forever families through our cat lounge and educate the community through classes and workshops in our event space. Gem City Kitties was started to partner with Dayton's Cat Café, Gem City Catfé. Together, both organizations work to improve the lives of cats in Dayton. We collaborate with local rescues and shelters to help find homes for cats in need. In the
United States:
- 3.4 million cats enter animal shelters each year
- 1.4 million cats are euthanized
- 70 million cats are strays or ferals
We envision Dayton as a place in which all of our feline friends are valued, protected, and treated with empathy, and compassion. We seek to end the euthanasia of healthy animals due to overpopulation through adoption and education. Our commitment to community outreach and education-based programs highlights these important issues:
•Reducing re-homing of pets for behavioral concerns through proper training techniques
•Spaying and neutering owned pets
•Coexisting responsibly with community cats
•Adopting rather than purchasing pets
•Explaining why declawing is inhumane and often creates health and behavioral complications, and providing nonsurgical, humane alternatives
•Showcasing enrichment for indoor cats and recommending owned cats to live indoors
