Second Hand Purrs

4300 S. Howell Ave Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

Cats

About this shelter

Second Hand Purrs in Milwaukee, WI

Second Hand Purrs is a no-kill cat shelter located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within Milwaukee County, roughly 5 miles north of Milwaukee, WI, and one of 7 animal shelters/rescues serving Milwaukee County. Run entirely by volunteers, the shelter serves as a sanctuary for abandoned cats and kittens of all ages, sizes, colors, and personalities, with a mission of giving every cat a second chance at love. While some cats remain in long-term care as residents, the shelter's primary goal is to place each animal in a loving forever home. It is open to the public during set open house hours, Thursdays evenings and Saturday mornings/early afternoons.

Before you go

Adopting from Second Hand Purrs

Adoption process

Prospective adopters must be at least 21 and visit in person to pick out a cat and fill out an application; the shelter then checks vet records and does a background check, and after board approval a volunteer contacts the adopter to finalize the adoption within the State of Wisconsin.

Service area: State of Wisconsin
County: Milwaukee County
Animals served: Cats