Sponsor a HART Cat
Can't have a cat of your own? Want to give a thoughtful gift to send to the cat lover in your life?
Sponsoring a HART cat is a great opportunity to support the shelter and have a direct impact on the lives of our residents who live at the shelter while they await adoption. Once we receive your sponsorship, our program coordinator will send you, or a recipient of your choice, a photo of your sponsored cat, with their information and a hand-written thank you card or email.
Questions? Email us at catsponsorships@hartofme.org
PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorships are symbolic and not exclusive. 100% of the proceeds generated from this program directly help ALL HART cats, including the one you choose to sponsor.
One-Time
Sponsorships
$15+
Senior Cat
Sponsorships
$50
Monthly Cat
Sponsorships
$15+/month
Annual Cat
Sponsorships
$150/year
Meet the HART cats you can currently sponsor…
ALBERT is a sweet, dark brown senior tabby with extra toes on all four paws. He came to HART through no fault of his own. Though initially sad, he’s now relaxed and shows his gentle, affectionate nature. Albert loves human attention, catnip toys, and curling up in a cozy cat tree. While he came in with his brother, Theodore, they aren’t bonded, though they’d make a great pair if adopted together. Albert has some age-related needs (eye care, occasional fluids, and a limited-ingredient duck diet). Albert is waiting for his quiet and loving forever home. Sponsor Albert: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
AMELIA is a beautiful senior white and gray cat who was surrendered due to a family change. Originally a feral cat, she first appeared at her former home as a young mother with kittens and gradually adjusted to indoor life, eventually bonding closely with her owner. Since arriving at HART, Amelia has made incredible progress. Initially shy, she has blossomed with the support of the Shy Angels team, now enjoying playtime and eagerly coming over for treats—her favorite! Amelia would thrive in a quiet, loving home with a patient person who will let her continue to feel safe and loved.
Sponsor Amelia: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
ANNABELLE is a gorgeous long-haired girl that is starting to relax in her new digs at HART. She has been very nervous but does like to play and seems to want love and attention but can also strike out when she is scared or unhappy. She is a pretty passive girl with her roommates and likes to keep to herself. Our Shy Angels socialization team is working with Annabelle to show her that she does not need to be scared of us. They have made strides even getting her to eat treats from their hands or play with a feather and the laser pointer toys. Sponsor Annabelle: one-time | monthly | annually
BLACKBEARD is a handsome, FIV-positive guy who came to HART from our animal rescue partners in Pennsylvania. He has the big puffy cheeks of a formerly intact male cat, and impressively long whiskers! Blackbeard is a very confident cat with a cool and calm attitude. His favorite part of having human friends is their shoes! He just can’t get enough of them. Blackbeard can be found right at your feet rubbing his head across the top of your sneakers. If he wants you to stick around, he may give you a playful swipe if you try to walk away. Sponsor Blackbeard: one-time | monthly | annually
BUDDY is a charming male tabby with a white chest and striking green eyes. A Tennessee native, he came to Maine to find his forever home. Buddy quickly adjusted to shelter life, showing his friendly, playful nature and love for attention. Buddy takes medication for allergies and a duck diet and is on a low dose of gabapentin for stress. He’s incredibly friendly, however he’s kind of a wall-flower and just likes to chill and watch his roommates. Buddy is looking for his forever home.
Sponsor Buddy: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
CALLIE is a beautiful calico senior kitty with the loudest purr you’ll ever hear! She tends to keep to herself when it comes to her roommates, however, she loves attention (and treats) from humans. She likes to play, especially with the feather toy or anything interactive... she is a very skilled hunter. Callie enjoys her own space and usually likes to bask in the sunshine up on a perch or in a condo where she can observe all thats happening in her room while waiting for her next visitor to give her some tasty treats and pets. Sponsor Callie: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
CHRIS is a handsome gray and white cat who returned to HART when his owner’s health declined. Curious and observant, Chris enjoys watching his surroundings and is a gentle sweetheart who craves love, especially from his feline friends—he’s often found curled up beside them. When nervous, he paces in leftward circles, a behavior believed to be neurological. Though very fearful of being picked up, Chris is affectionate if his boundaries are respected. He also loves to play with toys, either with other cats or on his own. He’s looking for a home where he can have a kitty snuggle buddy to cuddle with.
Sponsor Chris: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
CRUSH is a very handsome and active, diabetic cat who transferred to HART from a rescue in MA. When he arrived at HART, he had some medical hurdles to overcome, including having his eye removed due to a tumor (melanoma). Missing his eye does not slow him down at all. Friendly and social, this orange tabby boy loves getting attention from everyone. We consider him to be a cat with no sense of personal space—he often just pushes himself into the middle of whatever is happening in his vicinity! In 2023 Crush entered our foster program where he is enjoying his humans 24/7.
Sponsor Crush: one-time | monthly | annually
DEWEY A sweet and handsome senior ginger boy that loves affection and would like nothing more than to be your best bud. Lover of treats and string toys, he is sure to melt your heart. Dewey can often be found hanging out on the bench in his room. Sometimes you can find the other cats in his room sitting with him, he has made huge strides in accepting of his roommates. But more than anything, would love a home of his own where he can be king of the castle. Sponsor Dewey: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
FLUFFY is a beautiful dark gray long-haired beauty that was returned to HART when her owner could no longer care for her. She is a very happy, playful, friendly, and very smart girl. She loves playing with the peacock feather and toys that are stringy and have a toy on the end. She loves to sit in the window and watch birds, but most of all - loves snuggles with all her roommates - she’s an absolute sweetheart and a volunteer favorite here at HART. Sponsor Fluffy: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
JAG is an easy going, all black, short-haired male that loves to relax. Prior to arriving at HART he had lived quite the life, we believe he had been a stray for at least a year. Jag is currently on a special diet for allergies, and a medication for asthma. Jag is a very sweet guy, and although he doesn’t outwardly look for attention, he sure does love it. He’s at his happiest when lounging on a bench or on a cat tree receiving belly rubs and being told how handsome he is.
Sponsor Jag: one-time | monthly | annually
JAYDEN a tiger with large green eyes, can be at times the sweetest cat, offering kisses and accepting of head pets but, will quickly let you know when enough is enough. Jayden came to HART during the winter of 2022. We don’t know much about Jayden’s past life, but she came in very under-socialized and fearful of people. She still tends to be more comfortable with the company of other cats rather than humans, but she has made great progress, thanks to Our Shy Angels Team who have been working with her to build her confidence and trust in people. Sponsor Jayden: one-time | monthly | annually
MALIBU is a very snuggly tortoiseshell girl. Prior to HART, she had a home for many years and although she is not a huge fan of a room full of cats, she has adapted. She lets it be known to all that she does crave love, attention and petting. If you stop petting her she may tap you gently with a paw, or perhaps a nip, asking you to continue. She is lap cat and has lots of love to give. Malibu has significant arthritis of her elbows and is also hyperthyroid which both are managed easily with medications. Malibu is a delight!. In 2024 Malibu entered our foster program where she is enjoying her humans 24/7.
Sponsor Malibu: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
MAXINE was brought to HART after she was abandoned at her house when her guardians moved and left her behind, and another family took her in, but she did not like their dog. Maxine is a stunning, petite brown tabby with a medium coat and unique golden splashes. Though not a Maine Coon, she has a similar look. Known for her diva personality, Maxine isn’t shy about showing her sass. While she once kept to herself, she now enjoys lap time and play with a catnip mouse. Maxine is looking for a calm, child-free home without other pets - especially dogs.
Sponsor Maxine: one-time | monthly | annually
MILLIE is a sweet treasure of a senior kitty who came to HART when her owner could no longer care for her. With her striking green eyes, Millie loves being held and enjoys walking around with you or sitting in your lap. While she isn’t fond of other cats and may hiss, she’s not aggressive. Millie is curious and loves to explore—despite being middle-aged, she can leap to the top of the window sill and beyond, surprising everyone with her agility. She’s a truly amazing and lovable cat looking for her next chapter with a caring family.
Sponsor Millie: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
MYRTLE is a smaller girl with beautiful grey and white markings and captivating eyes. She came to us from our rescue partners in Pennsylvania. A very friendly kitty, Myrtle will be the first one to greet you in her room. She loves scratches, plenty of attention, and being held. Myrtle adores being held, and if you’re not looking, she will jump on your shoulders (sometimes surprising unsuspecting volunteers) and demand to be carried around like the little queen she is. Sponsor Myrtle: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
OLEANDER is a beautiful, senior kitty whose bright white fur, darling face, and polydactyl front paws really make her stand out from the crowd. Our patient Shy Angels Program volunteers have worked hard to gain her trust, and although she would prefer that humans keep their distance, around volunteers she knows well she will reveal the playful side of her personality and even allow gentle pets in exchange for treats. She gets along with her feline roommates, and is tightly bonded with Snickers.
Sponsor Oleander: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
OSCAR is a very handsome light brown diabetic tabby with warm highlights in his super soft and sleek fur. Oscar was very stressed when he first arrived at HART, and while initially he was not a fan of shelter life and kept to himself, he has learned to go with the flow and has blossomed into quite the social butterfly. Oscar is always on the go, and is very chatty. He enjoys being held but is favorite activity is trying to escape his room so he can enter the much-desired hallway at HART.
Sponsor Oscar: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
OSWALD is a very sweet and adorable boy who came to HART in 2024 after being found as a stray living in a barn. When he first arrived, he was in pretty rough shape, with severely matted fur, significant dental disease, and diabetes. Since receiving a dental cleaning with extractions and having the mats shaved, he is feeling much more comfortable and looking so much better. His diabetes is currently managed with a low-carb, and twice-daily insulin injections. Oswald’s transformation has been remarkable, and he has become a favorite among our volunteers.
Sponsor Oswald: one-time | monthly | annually
PEAKS is a handsome white cat with orange patches who, despite losing an eye to a severe infection, has adapted wonderfully. Friendly with staff, volunteers, and fellow cats, he will greet all visitors in his room with his cute little meow. Peaks is on antiviral and stress-relief medication and follows a special diet for bladder health. He loves lap cuddles and is often found napping on the bench with his roommates. With his gentle and sweet nature, Peaks is a true gem.
Sponsor Peaks: one-time | monthly | annually
PK is a 7-year-old, white and black, short-haired cat who was rescued from a feral colony in Maine over four years ago. After transferring to HART, PK spent time in a foster home to adjust to people. Although she’s independent and sometimes cautious, with patience and consistent care, PK grew more comfortable with humans, eventually becoming affectionate. She loves sunbathing, playing, and interacting with volunteers. PK now enjoys gentle pets, belly rubs, and even purrs and chirps when happy. Though she still has her boundaries, PK gives clear signals when she needs space. She is looking for her forever home.
Sponsor PK: one-time | monthly | annually
SNICKERS is a very handsome senior Tuxedo cat who is reserved around people. A part of our Shy Angels Program, Snickers is a sweet kitty, not at all aggressive. He can often be found snuggled up with his best friend, Oleander, with whom he is very closely bonded. Once you gain his trust he will take treats out of your hand. Snickers loves to play with springs and jingle balls and at times will talk to you with his tiny meow. Sponsor Snickers: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
SPECK is a stunning, long-haired cat with bright green eyes who arrived at HART in the Fall of 2021. She enjoys spending time with people, and while she has a somewhat reserved, subtle personality, she likes gentle attention and receiving scratches and pets. Speck has significant environmental and flea allergies which are well-managed by feeding her a special, non-prescription, limited ingredient diet (duck is the primary ingredient), and daily medication and supplements.
Sponsor Speck: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
THEODORE is a gentle, dark brown tabby with endearing, slightly tattered ears and extra thumbs on his front paws. A senior boy, he arrived at HART with his brother Albert. Initially reserved and sad, he has since warmed up and now shows his sweet, affectionate side. Theodore loves pets, scritches, and catnip toys. His favorite spots to relax are up high in his room, where he can get a birds-eye view. He has manageable hyperthyroidism and does well on a duck protein diet. Theo is waiting for his forever home.
Sponsor Theo: one-time | monthly | annually | senior
TOBY is a handsome, black and white male cat with a broad white stripe on his face, a white muzzle, a pink nose, and a stub tail (no touching!). This big fellow came to HART in the Fall of 2022 from a rescue partner in Pennsylvania. Toby is a greeter and always interested in introducing himself by rubbing against your leg and requesting pets. He tends to keep to himself but has a playful side that emerges when a jingle ball crosses his path.
Sponsor Toby: one-time | monthly | annually
Ready to sponsor a HART cat?
One-Time
Sponsorships
$15+
Senior Cat
Sponsorships
$50
Annual Cat
Sponsorships
$150/year
Monthly Cat
Sponsorships
$15+/month