Suncatcher Sanctuary
Where special needs cats are seen, safe, and celebrated.
We’re a tiny, home-based sanctuary in Phoenix, AZ — caring for disabled cats and senior cats who need lifelong hospice-level care.
Here, every cat receives hands-on daily care, comfort, and dignity for their lifetime.
Our Story
Suncatcher Sanctuary was founded in July 2022 with a simple goal — to create a safe, loving space for the cats no one else could take in.
After years of volunteering in rescue and working in the pet industry, I saw the same heartbreaking pattern: cats were an afterthought. I wanted to rewrite that story.
My first special needs rescue (a dog, actually!) taught me that animals with challenges aren’t “less desirable”; they’re just waiting for someone to see their light. That light became Suncatcher Sanctuary.
Today, I run the sanctuary solo here in Phoenix — caring for the cats full-time, handling all the admin tasks and fundraisers, and cleaning while the cats supervise.
What Makes Us Different
We specialize solely in disabled cats, hospice seniors, and end-of-life comfort care.
We are often the last stop, the final chance, for cats everyone else has turned away.
They arrive blind, with mobility impairment, incontinence, neurological conditions, chronically ill —
and they are loved without condition.
We are the only rescue in Arizona whose mission is 100% dedicated to these forgotten souls.
Impact
Some cats have been overlooked, others turned away — all of them deserve a home filled with love.
Since opening our doors, we’ve cared for over 60 cats with special needs and hospice needs, providing hands-on daily support, medical care, and comfort for each one. Every cat is unique, and every routine is tailored to give them the best life possible.
When you support Suncatcher Sanctuary, you’re doing more than funding food or medicine — you’re validating the lives of these cats and supporting a model of care that many said wasn’t sustainable. Your contribution protects their stability, my capacity to care for them, and keeps this sanctuary mission alive for the long term.
Every gift is more than a donation — it’s a commitment to the cats, a chance to be part of a community that proves these cats are worthy of love, dignity, and joy.
Meet the Suncatchers
These are the cats who make Suncatcher Sanctuary shine. Click to learn their stories and see how your support makes a difference.
Sofia
Sofia was shot and left paralyzed, and through patience and consistency, she has slowly learned to trust and shine again.
Neptune
Neptune was a senior cat whose time was running out, until he found safety, comfort, and love just in time.
Moose
Moose is the playful ringleader of the sanctuary, known for his mischievous charm, big personality, and unmistakable presence.
Lala
Lala is a visually impaired girl who grew from a shy kitten into a chatty, curious cat with a gentle but confident spirit.
Every cat here depends on you.
At Suncatcher Sanctuary, every day brings hands-on care for cats with special needs, seniors, and hospice cases. From daily feeding and medical routines to comfort and enrichment, your support provides them with the life they deserve.
Your donation helps me keep this sanctuary running — funding food, medication, supplies, and the time it takes to care for each extraordinary cat.
Whether it’s a one-time gift, a monthly contribution, or even an item from our wishlist, every act of support makes this level of care possible.
Give today and be part of their story.