Connecticut Cat Connection
Our Mission
Connecticut Cat Connection is a 100% volunteer-run, no-kill organization dedicated to providing a second chance to strays, abandoned, and surrendered cats. We are committed to finding loving, forever homes for 750 to 1,000 cats and kittens each year.
Our Journey
Our organization grew from a single-person rescue in the 1980s to the formal non-profit established in 2007. In 2010, we opened our first brick-and-mortar Adoption Center in Windsor, CT, allowing us to expand our capacity to help even more cats in need.
How We Care
We are a cat-only facility where every animal receives thorough medical attention, including vaccinations, testing for FIV and FeLV, and spay or neuter services prior to placement. Our dedicated volunteers manage everything from daily cat care and medical support to administrative office duties, ensuring each cat is healthy and comfortable.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe in thoughtful, individualized adoption matching to ensure every cat finds a family that fits their personality and lifestyle. Because we prioritize the long-term well-being of our cats, our process includes an application and an introductory meeting to foster a successful, joyful, and lasting partnership.
Get Involved
Whether you are looking to adopt a new family member or want to support our mission, we invite you to connect with us. Visit our adoption center in Windsor during our open hours to meet our current residents, or explore our website to complete an adoption application, sign up to volunteer, or view our supply wish lists. Together, we can change lives one cat at a time.
Trust Assessment
SilverRated Sep 13, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 10+ years
FinancesOnline Review Highlights
- Attentive and caring volunteers
- Streamlined adoption process
- Concerns regarding ringworm in kittens
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10/15 - It’s Black Cat Awareness Month! So let us make you a little more aware of their lore while they enjoy some pumpkin Purr Pops to celebrate!🐈⬛🎃 Black cats have always had a wide range of cultural symbolism. Ancient Egyptians and Japan see black cats as lucky, and British sailors believed that black cats brought good fortune and ensured safe travels. But medieval Europe deemed them as bad luck, and associated them with witchcraft and the devil. These superstitions are what have led to far lower adoption rates for black cats than other fur colors. They get a bad rep from nothing more than a few old wise tails that stuck around way longer than needed. However, the reality of owning a black cat is: you'll have an amazing companion with their very own personality! And you'll definitely feel lucky to have them🍀 #catsofinstagram #catsoffacebook #trending #trendingnow #adoptme #animals #animallover #foster #connecticut #cats #adopt #black #cat #blackcat #Halloween #spookyseason👻 #spookyseason
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10/8 - Hello everyone my name is Big Bro Cacio and the social media lady doesn’t know I took her phone and hacked into the social media, don’t tell her! But it’s really me🤭 Anyway, you guys gotta STOP overlooking me on adoption days!! You’re making me sad 😢 I mean just LOOK at me, I’m ADORABLE. I am cuddly and sweet and I am very demanding of pets. If you stop I will grab your arm to pull you back in; I can’t get enough! I just hate all the hustle and bustle on adoption days, it’s a bit overwhelming for me so I hang back. Once you get to know the real me though, you’d love it 🥺 I’m a year and a half old, I get along with other kitties with a nice easy intro, and l can be held. I’m a real catch if you ask me 🥰 So if you want me, and you know you do, fill out an application and get me out of here!!! https://www.ctcatconnection.org/copy-of-adoption-application Ok I gotta go the social media lady is looking for her phone, I think she’s onto me 🤓
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10/6 - Boody Puddles is celebrating Tubesday, Catit Creamy style 😎 The name? I truly can’t tell ya, but let me tell you why it looks like Boody Puddles is wearing her skinny jeans here 🤭 Boo is SWEET as can be, but at the end of the day, when all is quiet…you can almost hear her mumbling “get me out of here” under her breath 😳 Boo is very stressed being here, and is not a fan of being in a crate…or of other cats. She is a diva if I’ve ever seen one: a one-woman show! But for you? Full of snuggles and purrs and sweetness and love. Truly wants to be your one and only. For other cats? She’s throwing shade. This stress has caused her to over groom and nibble her back end until she pulls the hair out. You say “I’m so stressed I could pull my own hair out,” well Boody Puddles takes that and puts it into action. With a quiet and calm home and as the solo-pet, we think this behavior will stop. Boody Puddles is an absolute princess - maybe not Rapunzel - and would love to be the center of your world! #catsofinstagram #catsoffacebook #trending #connecticut #adopt #foster #animals #adoptme #trendingnow #animallover
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10/1 - Magic. It just feels like MAGIC when the mean ones cave (and oh do they cave with enough love and patience 🤭) Speckle was “grouchy” and “mean.” He had aggression warnings on his crate. He came in over the harsh winter dirty, matted, and hungry. And one thing was for certain about Speckle: this boy was feral. For months he sat there, growling while volunteers begged him to let them get close, to not be afraid, to come out of hiding. And with so many people in Speckle’s corner, something magical happened… Speckle gave in. This boy who was once on his own and had nothing but fear for people, now jumped up in excitement when someone entered the room. 🥹🥹🥹 And it gets better so hold on tight. In no time at all, we sent Speckle to his forever home. Suddenly, this cat that knew nothing but survival will now know nothing but love. Forever. If you can find it in your hearts to take on a “project cat,” it’s the most rewarding love you’ll find. Take a chance on the “scary” ones, the under-socialized ones, the unfriendly ones. Because many times, all they really need is just a little love and kindness 🥺 Happy tails, happy trails, Speckle 🩶 #animallover #trendingnow #catsofinstagram #catsoffacebook #trending #animals #connecticut #cats
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9/30 - You never know: your next kitten could be the new Air Bud, especially if it’s Mascara, here 🤭🏀 Don’t forget about Kitten Palooza this weekend! On October 3rd from 11am to 3pm, we will have 40 kittens at CT Cat Connection waiting for you to stop by and bring them home! 🤩 And maybe Mascara will challenge you to a one-on-one game of basketball…she plans to go D-1 someday, so watch out 😉 #catsofinstagram #catsoffacebook #trending #connecticut #cats #adopt #animallover #trendingnow #adoptme #animals #foster #kitten
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9/28 - Edit: adopted🥰 🪧JUSTICE FOR JUSTICE BEING OVERLOOKED!!!🪧 This angel of a tux sits in her crate day after day, waiting for someone to notice her…waiting for someone to choose her…waiting for someone to fall in love with her chubby little cheeks and overflowing love.🥺 Justice wants nothing more than for her forever person to come along and scoop her up. Ya know, someone to whisk her away to get unlimited face scratches for the rest of her days. She’s a simple gal of simple taste. And the only thing Justice wants these days is love 💕 This two year old, ultra-sweet lady was surrendered by her owner, who was homeless and decided the best thing for Justice was a chance at a better home life. A decision like that is never easy, but it was a selfless decision made with pure intentions. So now, we really want to do right by Justice and make sure she gets the happy ending everyone knows she deserves. Can you make room for this darling girl? #catsofinstagram #catsoffacebook #trending #connecticut #cats #adopt #animals #adoptme #trendingnow #animallover #help
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9/27 - Sunday blues? Us too Don’t worry, we’re still open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5pm to 6:30pm if you don’t want the fun to stop 🤭
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9/26 - The cat’s out of the bag 🙊…or the kittens are at least 🤭🥹 We’re just one week away from KittenPalooza, with over 40 kittens available. Our littlest ones are back at the shelter from foster for one day only! You can meet and greet as many as you’d like, and if you’re lucky you’ll be leaving with your new kitty bestie 🤞🏼 Hurry up and get your application completed, there’s no time to lose!!⏱️ Apply here: https://www.ctcatconnection.org/copy-of-adoption-application Saturday, October 3. 11am-3pm, we’ll be waiting for ya! #catsofinstagram #catsoffacebook #trending #connecticut #adopt #foster #animals #adoptme #trendingnow #animallover
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