Jungle Cat Ladies Sanctuary

09/24/2026

Another hurricane coming?
Shadow has something to say about that

09/21/2026

09/17/2026

Update: Thank you to everyone who has generously donated for Lei’s surgery. We couldn’t do this without your support!
She had 23(!) teeth removed and is home resting now, and we look forward to her enjoying the rest of her life healthier and in less pain 🫶🏻

Donations desperately needed! Meet this sweet old gal, Ku'ulei aka Lei, 10 years old, our latest rescue. She was left at a feeding station tied to a crate, with a heartbreaking note from her elderly human who could no longer care for her nor find anyone to help him.
She needs her teeth pulled. We have had so many medical expenses for our rescues these last few months and our account is depleted. Please donate if you can!
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit rescue/sanctuary.
Venmo: ,
PayPal: [email protected]
By check: PO Box 487, Volcano, HI 96785.
On the photo of the invoice, you can see the name of the vet she will be going to. You can donate directly there for Lei, Estimate No. 2690. Surgery date 9/18/2026. Thank you!

09/12/2026

Sharing for our partner rescue. Let’s find this good girl a home!

08/26/2026

Please complete the DLNR survey by midnight tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26.

The survey can be found here: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpwVaQdqzaIPYVqsa8GnJEDzDg2p5u5VAnNtbAMGfCAetRlA/viewform

You can also submit testimony at the end of this survey.

We do not support any of the proposed rule changes.

🗣 You may have heard about proposed changes to Hawaiʻi’s wildlife rules.

🐱 If you’ve seen the recent talk online about outdoor cats, pet safety, or DLNR regulations, here is a quick, objective breakdown of what is being proposed and what both sides are saying.

🤷🏽‍♀️What is it?
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife is considering updates to Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Chapter 13-124. These rules govern how wildlife and state lands are managed across the islands.

🤔 What would the proposed changes do?
- Increase protections for native wildlife: The rules would expand restrictions against harming, harassing, or disturbing indigenous species.
- Restrict feeding and leaving animals: The updates would prohibit feeding or releasing domestic animals and wildlife on DLNR-managed state lands.
- Adjust nuisance rules: The proposal updates rules on how non-native animals that cause damage or disturbance can be managed.

⚠️ Why is there debate?
The proposals have sparked input from both conservationists and animal welfare advocates:
- State Conservation Goal: DLNR aims to protect endangered native birds and wildlife habitats from habitat loss, disturbance, and non-native predators.

- Animal Welfare Concerns: In public testimony, Alexis Pagoulatos (CEO of Maui Humane Society) and other advocates raised concerns that:
🐾 Lost pets on state lands could face removal or be killed without a required hold period or microchip check.
🐾 Feeding bans could prevent Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage (TNRM) programs, which rely on feeding to catch, sterilize, and monitor outdoor cat colonies.
🐾 Banning managed colonies could lead to unchecked population growth if unsterilized cats move in.

🎙Have Your Say DLNR is accepting public comments on these proposed amendments.

🚨The deadline to submit written testimony is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm.

📩 Submit comments online: DLNR DOFAW Portal 📧 Email: [email protected] | 📞 Phone: (808) 587-0166 📬 Mail: DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife, 1151 Punchbowl St, Room 325, Honolulu, HI 96813

08/24/2026

Kuli, our newest rescue, every time I say “hi” 😸❤️

08/19/2026

Quick post to let everyone know that all of our cats are doing well after hurricane Lala. We still have no power, no Internet and a lot of cleaning up to do. We got over 30 inches of rain in 36 hours.

This is one of our recent rescues, Emilio. He was found a week ago at one of the local post offices. He weighed 1.58 pounds, but he’s 5 to 6 months old 😿 so he should weigh around 5 pounds. We really didn’t think he was going to make it, but he’s doing better now thanks to Pahoa Animal Hospital 😻 He weighed in yesterday at 2.56!! He’s a little fighter!

07/31/2026

We still need a lot of donations to reach our goal. Rudy’s dental surgery is scheduled for August 11th and we are expecting it to cost between $1600 and $2100.

07/25/2026

Zeke and Pancakes had their dental surgeries in the last two weeks, and we're so grateful they are on the road to feeling better. Unfortunately, we have two more permanent residents who will need dental procedures over the next few months.

We need your help to make these surgeries possible.

Dental care is one of the most common—and costly—medical expenses at our sanctuary. On average, our cats need about eight dental surgeries each year. While these procedures are expensive, they're essential for relieving pain, preventing serious health issues, and keeping our cats happy and healthy.

Our goal is to raise $5,000, which will cover approximately 3 dental surgeries. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us give these cats the care they deserve.

Thank you for helping us keep our sanctuary cats healthy, comfortable, and pain-free.

Rudy is up next for his dental in August, and Maude in September.

Donate through givebutter at

https://givebutter.com/help-our-cats-get-their-dental-surgeries-3rafbu

Or
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]
Check: PO Box 487 Volcano, HI 96785