Shadow Cats
@shadowcats.bsky.social
Sanctuary life, just outside Austin, TX 💚
We are a 501c3 nonprofit that cares for FeLV+ & special needs cats, and we support TNR 😻
Come for the mission, stay for the cats:
🔗 linktr.ee/shadowcats 🐈🐈⬛
We are a 501c3 nonprofit that cares for FeLV+ & special needs cats, and we support TNR 😻
Come for the mission, stay for the cats:
🔗 linktr.ee/shadowcats 🐈🐈⬛
Friends, the weekend is upon us and luckily for you, staffer Abby took in Petunia's Friday Fit Check before the clouds and rain descended upon central Texas 🌅
Sporting a sunny yellow onesie and a confident pose, Ms. Tuna is crushing us with her fashionista energy 💃
Sporting a sunny yellow onesie and a confident pose, Ms. Tuna is crushing us with her fashionista energy 💃
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Friends, the weekend is upon us and luckily for you, staffer Abby took in Petunia's Friday Fit Check before the clouds and rain descended upon central Texas 🌅
Sporting a sunny yellow onesie and a confident pose, Ms. Tuna is crushing us with her fashionista energy 💃
Sporting a sunny yellow onesie and a confident pose, Ms. Tuna is crushing us with her fashionista energy 💃
Catio check-in from our Felvie gals who decided to snuggle outside.
Dixie, Baylor, Delilah, Lottie have found great spots to ride out the week until Caturday.
They have their week all figured out. Stay warm and comfy wherever you are. 💚
Dixie, Baylor, Delilah, Lottie have found great spots to ride out the week until Caturday.
They have their week all figured out. Stay warm and comfy wherever you are. 💚
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Catio check-in from our Felvie gals who decided to snuggle outside.
Dixie, Baylor, Delilah, Lottie have found great spots to ride out the week until Caturday.
They have their week all figured out. Stay warm and comfy wherever you are. 💚
Dixie, Baylor, Delilah, Lottie have found great spots to ride out the week until Caturday.
They have their week all figured out. Stay warm and comfy wherever you are. 💚
November 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Mr. Toes is here to deliver a mid-week pick me up. From nestling in Claire's arms to giving the camera his best Blue Steel®️, this dude is always available to give us a smile.
Felvie, polydactyl , and the most verbose cat in the entire sanctuary? You might say Mr. Toes is the Total Package 😻
Felvie, polydactyl , and the most verbose cat in the entire sanctuary? You might say Mr. Toes is the Total Package 😻
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Mr. Toes is here to deliver a mid-week pick me up. From nestling in Claire's arms to giving the camera his best Blue Steel®️, this dude is always available to give us a smile.
Felvie, polydactyl , and the most verbose cat in the entire sanctuary? You might say Mr. Toes is the Total Package 😻
Felvie, polydactyl , and the most verbose cat in the entire sanctuary? You might say Mr. Toes is the Total Package 😻
Does this ongoing love affair influence me to only wear these shoes to the sanctuary? 👀
You’ll have to scroll back through (and Like or Comment on!) old photos to find out. 😹💚
#ShadowCats #KitKat #CatLogic #SanctuaryCat
You’ll have to scroll back through (and Like or Comment on!) old photos to find out. 😹💚
#ShadowCats #KitKat #CatLogic #SanctuaryCat
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Does this ongoing love affair influence me to only wear these shoes to the sanctuary? 👀
You’ll have to scroll back through (and Like or Comment on!) old photos to find out. 😹💚
#ShadowCats #KitKat #CatLogic #SanctuaryCat
You’ll have to scroll back through (and Like or Comment on!) old photos to find out. 😹💚
#ShadowCats #KitKat #CatLogic #SanctuaryCat
A tale as old as time: a cat becoming absolutely obsessed with a completely random object 😹
I can’t tell you why, but ever since I started coming to Shadow Cats to take photos of all my buddies, KitKat has been deeply in love with this one specific pair of sneakers. Like… every time. Without fail.
I can’t tell you why, but ever since I started coming to Shadow Cats to take photos of all my buddies, KitKat has been deeply in love with this one specific pair of sneakers. Like… every time. Without fail.
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A tale as old as time: a cat becoming absolutely obsessed with a completely random object 😹
I can’t tell you why, but ever since I started coming to Shadow Cats to take photos of all my buddies, KitKat has been deeply in love with this one specific pair of sneakers. Like… every time. Without fail.
I can’t tell you why, but ever since I started coming to Shadow Cats to take photos of all my buddies, KitKat has been deeply in love with this one specific pair of sneakers. Like… every time. Without fail.
Not every cat loves human contact... or contact of any kind for that matter. Mystique came to us earlier this year and has remained pretty aloof, sitting in the tallest cat tree she can find and huddling away from us or any of the cats.
But lately? Maybe the tide is turning for this FeLV+ girl.
But lately? Maybe the tide is turning for this FeLV+ girl.
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Not every cat loves human contact... or contact of any kind for that matter. Mystique came to us earlier this year and has remained pretty aloof, sitting in the tallest cat tree she can find and huddling away from us or any of the cats.
But lately? Maybe the tide is turning for this FeLV+ girl.
But lately? Maybe the tide is turning for this FeLV+ girl.
Dorian is already blooming into the gentle, lovable boy he was always meant to be. 💚
If you’d like to help support his care, we’d love to invite you to become his sponsor. Your sponsorship gives him the comfort, stability, and love every royal deserves. 👑💚
If you’d like to help support his care, we’d love to invite you to become his sponsor. Your sponsorship gives him the comfort, stability, and love every royal deserves. 👑💚
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Dorian is already blooming into the gentle, lovable boy he was always meant to be. 💚
If you’d like to help support his care, we’d love to invite you to become his sponsor. Your sponsorship gives him the comfort, stability, and love every royal deserves. 👑💚
If you’d like to help support his care, we’d love to invite you to become his sponsor. Your sponsorship gives him the comfort, stability, and love every royal deserves. 👑💚
Dorian lived as a street cat until a kind woman trapped him, got him fixed, and realized he was too sweet to be outdoors. When he tested positive for FeLV, she reached out to us.
He made the trip to us in a humble Prius (no royal carriage available), and he’s been learning that he’s finally safe.
He made the trip to us in a humble Prius (no royal carriage available), and he’s been learning that he’s finally safe.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Dorian lived as a street cat until a kind woman trapped him, got him fixed, and realized he was too sweet to be outdoors. When he tested positive for FeLV, she reached out to us.
He made the trip to us in a humble Prius (no royal carriage available), and he’s been learning that he’s finally safe.
He made the trip to us in a humble Prius (no royal carriage available), and he’s been learning that he’s finally safe.
Please welcome Prince Dorian to Shadow Cats! 👑💚
He arrived from the faraway Kingdom of… San Antonio, and he’s already settling into the softest, snuggliest beds in Cookie’s Kingdom. And yes — he blessed us with a perfect Tongue Out Tuesday moment in one of his photos. 😹👅
He arrived from the faraway Kingdom of… San Antonio, and he’s already settling into the softest, snuggliest beds in Cookie’s Kingdom. And yes — he blessed us with a perfect Tongue Out Tuesday moment in one of his photos. 😹👅
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Please welcome Prince Dorian to Shadow Cats! 👑💚
He arrived from the faraway Kingdom of… San Antonio, and he’s already settling into the softest, snuggliest beds in Cookie’s Kingdom. And yes — he blessed us with a perfect Tongue Out Tuesday moment in one of his photos. 😹👅
He arrived from the faraway Kingdom of… San Antonio, and he’s already settling into the softest, snuggliest beds in Cookie’s Kingdom. And yes — he blessed us with a perfect Tongue Out Tuesday moment in one of his photos. 😹👅
🚨 Torbie Tongue Out Tuesday Alert! 🚨
KitKat’s here to deliver a masterclass in subtle tongue sass 👅 Once a total diva, this torbie icon has mellowed with age, but she still knows how to steal the spotlight.
Now settling into her new digs in the Wild Side room, she’s cozy, confident, and charming 💚
KitKat’s here to deliver a masterclass in subtle tongue sass 👅 Once a total diva, this torbie icon has mellowed with age, but she still knows how to steal the spotlight.
Now settling into her new digs in the Wild Side room, she’s cozy, confident, and charming 💚
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🚨 Torbie Tongue Out Tuesday Alert! 🚨
KitKat’s here to deliver a masterclass in subtle tongue sass 👅 Once a total diva, this torbie icon has mellowed with age, but she still knows how to steal the spotlight.
Now settling into her new digs in the Wild Side room, she’s cozy, confident, and charming 💚
KitKat’s here to deliver a masterclass in subtle tongue sass 👅 Once a total diva, this torbie icon has mellowed with age, but she still knows how to steal the spotlight.
Now settling into her new digs in the Wild Side room, she’s cozy, confident, and charming 💚
It’s Monday, and Lottie, Pepper, and Dixie would like everyone to know they are not on board. 😼💚
Lottie is glaring from her sunbeam like Monday personally offended her
Pepper has decided the blanket is now her full-time residence
And Dixie? She’s tucked in her cubby, eyes narrowed, already over it
Lottie is glaring from her sunbeam like Monday personally offended her
Pepper has decided the blanket is now her full-time residence
And Dixie? She’s tucked in her cubby, eyes narrowed, already over it
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It’s Monday, and Lottie, Pepper, and Dixie would like everyone to know they are not on board. 😼💚
Lottie is glaring from her sunbeam like Monday personally offended her
Pepper has decided the blanket is now her full-time residence
And Dixie? She’s tucked in her cubby, eyes narrowed, already over it
Lottie is glaring from her sunbeam like Monday personally offended her
Pepper has decided the blanket is now her full-time residence
And Dixie? She’s tucked in her cubby, eyes narrowed, already over it
These treasures will ONLY be available for purchase in the Grotto at our Holidays at the Sanctuary event. So take a peek, MAKE your list AND check it twice — EVERY purchase saves whiskers. 🐱
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
These treasures will ONLY be available for purchase in the Grotto at our Holidays at the Sanctuary event. So take a peek, MAKE your list AND check it twice — EVERY purchase saves whiskers. 🐱
🎄🐾 Go ahead… pore over the amazing gift items featured in our Grotto Wish Book! We’ve captured the nostalgic, heart-warming spirit of a vintage Christmas catalog, but with a mission-driven twist. ❤️ All items were lovingly created & donated by our Shadow Cats Crafter Elves.
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎄🐾 Go ahead… pore over the amazing gift items featured in our Grotto Wish Book! We’ve captured the nostalgic, heart-warming spirit of a vintage Christmas catalog, but with a mission-driven twist. ❤️ All items were lovingly created & donated by our Shadow Cats Crafter Elves.
We’ve got a few kitties still in denial that the weekend’s over. 😸
Petunia, Crinkle Fry, and Bruce regulars on the Wild Side catio — and more often than not, you’ll find them crashed out on the catio, living their best lives. 🌿
Petunia, Crinkle Fry, and Bruce regulars on the Wild Side catio — and more often than not, you’ll find them crashed out on the catio, living their best lives. 🌿
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We’ve got a few kitties still in denial that the weekend’s over. 😸
Petunia, Crinkle Fry, and Bruce regulars on the Wild Side catio — and more often than not, you’ll find them crashed out on the catio, living their best lives. 🌿
Petunia, Crinkle Fry, and Bruce regulars on the Wild Side catio — and more often than not, you’ll find them crashed out on the catio, living their best lives. 🌿
Just taking a moment to appreciate a few of the characters who make Shadow Cats what it is. 💚🐾
✨ Baylor — our photogenic princess.
🔥 Darby — the spicy gray-and-white troublemaker.
😹 Dottie — clumsy, fluffy, and endlessly lovable.
👑 Lottie — the white queen who clearly runs the room.
✨ Baylor — our photogenic princess.
🔥 Darby — the spicy gray-and-white troublemaker.
😹 Dottie — clumsy, fluffy, and endlessly lovable.
👑 Lottie — the white queen who clearly runs the room.
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Just taking a moment to appreciate a few of the characters who make Shadow Cats what it is. 💚🐾
✨ Baylor — our photogenic princess.
🔥 Darby — the spicy gray-and-white troublemaker.
😹 Dottie — clumsy, fluffy, and endlessly lovable.
👑 Lottie — the white queen who clearly runs the room.
✨ Baylor — our photogenic princess.
🔥 Darby — the spicy gray-and-white troublemaker.
😹 Dottie — clumsy, fluffy, and endlessly lovable.
👑 Lottie — the white queen who clearly runs the room.
Welcome to Cookie’s Kingdom, one of our four FeLV+ rooms! 👑💚
Home to Lottie, Bebe, Hamilton, and so many sweet souls who thrive with love, care, and a safe space to call their own.
Come take a quick tour of their little kingdom! ✨
Home to Lottie, Bebe, Hamilton, and so many sweet souls who thrive with love, care, and a safe space to call their own.
Come take a quick tour of their little kingdom! ✨
November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Welcome to Cookie’s Kingdom, one of our four FeLV+ rooms! 👑💚
Home to Lottie, Bebe, Hamilton, and so many sweet souls who thrive with love, care, and a safe space to call their own.
Come take a quick tour of their little kingdom! ✨
Home to Lottie, Bebe, Hamilton, and so many sweet souls who thrive with love, care, and a safe space to call their own.
Come take a quick tour of their little kingdom! ✨
Kibble update! 💚 Thanks to this community, we raised $6,000 for his emergency surgery — exceeding our goal. He’s healing, being his silly, resilient self, and his medical team is thrilled with his progress.
Read the full update on Facebook:
👉 buff.ly/4Cj8NFe
Read the full update on Facebook:
👉 buff.ly/4Cj8NFe
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Kibble update! 💚 Thanks to this community, we raised $6,000 for his emergency surgery — exceeding our goal. He’s healing, being his silly, resilient self, and his medical team is thrilled with his progress.
Read the full update on Facebook:
👉 buff.ly/4Cj8NFe
Read the full update on Facebook:
👉 buff.ly/4Cj8NFe
If you’d like to help support his care, we’d love to invite you to become Dexter’s sponsor. 💚
Your sponsorship ensures he continues to get the comfort, medical care, and love he needs as he grows.
Welcome home, Dexter. 💚🐾
Your sponsorship ensures he continues to get the comfort, medical care, and love he needs as he grows.
Welcome home, Dexter. 💚🐾
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If you’d like to help support his care, we’d love to invite you to become Dexter’s sponsor. 💚
Your sponsorship ensures he continues to get the comfort, medical care, and love he needs as he grows.
Welcome home, Dexter. 💚🐾
Your sponsorship ensures he continues to get the comfort, medical care, and love he needs as he grows.
Welcome home, Dexter. 💚🐾
Dexter is only four months old, tiny, and overflowing with personality. He’s playful, sweet, a little chaotic in the best kitten way, and extremely good at getting comfy. 😻
We know FeLV can shorten a young cat’s life, but we’re committed to giving Dexter every moment of warmth, safety, and love.
We know FeLV can shorten a young cat’s life, but we’re committed to giving Dexter every moment of warmth, safety, and love.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Dexter is only four months old, tiny, and overflowing with personality. He’s playful, sweet, a little chaotic in the best kitten way, and extremely good at getting comfy. 😻
We know FeLV can shorten a young cat’s life, but we’re committed to giving Dexter every moment of warmth, safety, and love.
We know FeLV can shorten a young cat’s life, but we’re committed to giving Dexter every moment of warmth, safety, and love.
Happy Caturday!
Meet Dexter, one of our newest additions to the Shadow Cats family. This little guy came to us after testing positive for FeLV during a very hectic kitten season. As always, we confirmed with an IDEXX PCR… and he came back fully positive. Thankfully, we had the space to bring him in.
Meet Dexter, one of our newest additions to the Shadow Cats family. This little guy came to us after testing positive for FeLV during a very hectic kitten season. As always, we confirmed with an IDEXX PCR… and he came back fully positive. Thankfully, we had the space to bring him in.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Caturday!
Meet Dexter, one of our newest additions to the Shadow Cats family. This little guy came to us after testing positive for FeLV during a very hectic kitten season. As always, we confirmed with an IDEXX PCR… and he came back fully positive. Thankfully, we had the space to bring him in.
Meet Dexter, one of our newest additions to the Shadow Cats family. This little guy came to us after testing positive for FeLV during a very hectic kitten season. As always, we confirmed with an IDEXX PCR… and he came back fully positive. Thankfully, we had the space to bring him in.
Greta has her eye on your... or maybe she has it on the weekend?
Either way, she's got dynamite peepers and we had to show them off. Happy Friday Eve, friends!
Either way, she's got dynamite peepers and we had to show them off. Happy Friday Eve, friends!
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Greta has her eye on your... or maybe she has it on the weekend?
Either way, she's got dynamite peepers and we had to show them off. Happy Friday Eve, friends!
Either way, she's got dynamite peepers and we had to show them off. Happy Friday Eve, friends!
👗 Petunia’s Fit Check Friday! 💚
You’ve seen her rocking suspenders to keep her diapers on, but she’s upgraded to onesies and ‘Tuna is officially the most stylish cat in the sanctuary.
This week’s fit: her blue and green sea friends onesie.
You’ve seen her rocking suspenders to keep her diapers on, but she’s upgraded to onesies and ‘Tuna is officially the most stylish cat in the sanctuary.
This week’s fit: her blue and green sea friends onesie.
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
👗 Petunia’s Fit Check Friday! 💚
You’ve seen her rocking suspenders to keep her diapers on, but she’s upgraded to onesies and ‘Tuna is officially the most stylish cat in the sanctuary.
This week’s fit: her blue and green sea friends onesie.
You’ve seen her rocking suspenders to keep her diapers on, but she’s upgraded to onesies and ‘Tuna is officially the most stylish cat in the sanctuary.
This week’s fit: her blue and green sea friends onesie.
We may be in the throes of Fall, but Arnold needed to get one more sploot in before it got too cold. We call this an Elevated Sploot on account of Arnold being nestled on a catio perch 😹
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
We may be in the throes of Fall, but Arnold needed to get one more sploot in before it got too cold. We call this an Elevated Sploot on account of Arnold being nestled on a catio perch 😹
Our annual Holidays at the Sanctuary event is less than a month away! Come to meet all your favorite Shadow Cats, stay to drink hot cocoa, then check out some of the awesome arts and crafts we'll have for sale. Oh and a little known fella by the name of Santa is scheduled to drop in
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November 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our annual Holidays at the Sanctuary event is less than a month away! Come to meet all your favorite Shadow Cats, stay to drink hot cocoa, then check out some of the awesome arts and crafts we'll have for sale. Oh and a little known fella by the name of Santa is scheduled to drop in
buff.ly/WtSVcUX
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