Resources
Cat Welfare Resource Hub
Guides, checklists, and practical knowledge for cat owners, adopters, foster families, and everyone who shares a neighborhood with cats.
For Cat Owners
Everyday care essentials for keeping your cat healthy and happy.
The Complete Cat Care Guide
Feeding, litter boxes, grooming, enrichment, health, and more.
Creating a Cat-Friendly Home
Simple environmental upgrades cats love.
Enrichment Ideas for Indoor Cats
Keep indoor cats mentally and physically engaged.
Responsible Pet Ownership
Commitment, prevention, ID, and planning.
For Adopters
Prepare for a successful adoption — before and after your cat comes home.
For Foster Families
Support for the people who make rescue possible.
For Community Members
Helping the cats in your neighborhood, humanely and effectively.
Community Cats & TNR
Understanding outdoor cats and humane management.
Lost & Found Cats
Step-by-step guidance for found and lost cats.
Understanding Community Cats
Stray vs. feral vs. owned — and why it matters.
A Beginner's Guide to TNR
How Trap-Neuter-Return works, step by step.
How to Help a Stray Cat Safely
Protect the cat, yourself, and a possible owner.
Emergency Situations
Seek immediate veterinary or emergency care for: difficulty breathing, inability to urinate (especially in male cats — life-threatening), seizures, trauma or being struck by a vehicle, suspected poisoning, collapse, uncontrolled bleeding, or kittens who are cold, unresponsive, or not eating. Keep your veterinarian's and nearest emergency clinic's numbers saved in your phone.
RAINS CAT RESCUE is not an emergency service. For injured or endangered animals, contact your local animal control agency or an emergency veterinary clinic right away. For non-urgent questions, contact us or call 614-336-4622.
Ready to make a difference for a cat?
Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, or give, every action helps a cat move closer to safety and a loving home.