What truly sets Nine Lives Rescue apart in the New Mexico animal welfare landscape is our "all-in" approach to feline advocacy. While many organizations focus solely on traditional adoption, we operate on the belief that every cat deserves a safe future—whether that is on a cozy sofa or living safely outdoors.

🏡 1. A Foster-First Philosophy

Unlike traditional shelters with cages and rows of kennels, we are a 100% foster-based network.

• The Benefit: Kittens like Bumble and Whiskers are raised in real homes with dogs, other cats, and vacuum cleaners.

• The Result: We know their true personalities (who is a lap cat vs. who is a high-energy hunter) before they ever reach your door, ensuring a more successful long-term match.

🐈‍⬛ 2. Comprehensive TNR Advocacy

New Mexico has a large population of community cats. While many shelters may not have the resources to handle unsocialized felines, we are staunch advocates for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

• We don't just "clear the streets"—we stabilize populations, prevent suffering, and ensure that feral cats can live out their lives healthy and eartipped, without adding to the kitten crisis.

🩺 3. Medical Integrity & Preparation

We set a high bar for "adoption-ready." Every cat that leaves our care is:

• Fully Vetted: Not just a quick check-up, but age-appropriate vaccinations, FeLV/FIV testing, and parasite treatment.

• Pre-Fixed: We believe in breaking the cycle of overpopulation, which is why we ensure every kitten is spayed or neutered before they go to their forever home.

🤝 4. Community-Centric & All-Volunteer

Because we have no paid staff and no central building, every single dollar donated goes directly to cat food, litter, and life-saving medical procedures. When you talk to us, you’re talking to a volunteer who is doing this for the pure love of the cats