Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society
Our Mission
At the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS), we exist to improve the lives of all cats and provide meaningful support and education to the people who care for them. We are dedicated to being a loud, proud advocate for every feline friend in our community.
Our Story
Our journey began in 1992, when a small group of dedicated people came together to help over 300 free-roaming cats along the Newburyport waterfront. By pioneering early Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts, we demonstrated that compassionate, proactive care can transform the lives of cats in need. Over three decades later, that initial act of kindness has grown into a widespread mission that has assisted over 151,000 cats.
How We Help
We operate as a no-kill adoption center in Salisbury, Massachusetts, housing up to 60 cats and kittens, while also running an extensive, low-cost mobile spay/neuter service called The Catmobile. Our work is powered by a community of dedicated staff and volunteers who provide everything from emergency veterinary support to specialized foster care for those needing extra love. By combining professional shelter care with community outreach, we ensure cats get the support they need at every stage of life.
Your Next Best Friend
Adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are committed to helping you find the perfect match for your home and lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a playful kitten or a wise senior cat, our counselors are here to help you get to know our residents and understand their unique personalities. We believe that when you adopt, you are not just giving a cat a home—you are creating space for us to rescue another cat in need.
Join Our Community
Ready to meet your new furry companion? We invite you to view our adoptable cats online or visit our headquarters in Salisbury to meet them in person. Join us in building meow-mentum and experience the rewarding impact of making a difference in a cat's life today.
- Friendly and accommodating staff
- Efficient adoption process
- Strict indoor-only policies
10/9 - 💕 TWO CATS. ONE UNBREAKABLE BOND. ONE FOREVER HOME. 🐾 Some love stories are just too good to separate. ❤️ Our bonded pairs come with something extra special — a built-in best friend! Twice the purrs, twice the personality, twice the love, and a lifetime of companionship. They've already found their person in each other. Now they just need to find YOU. 🏡 💕 Stop by Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, meet our adorable duos, and see for yourself why some things are simply better together. You might walk in looking for one cat… and leave wondering how you ever lived without two. 🐈🐈 #AdoptABondedPair #BetterTogether #AdoptDontShop #MRFRS #TwoCatsAreBetterThanOne
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10/7 - 🌸 Cherry Blossom has officially entered her working-girl era. Turns out, shelter life with other cats was simply not for her. So Cherry Blossom was promoted to Office Foster Kitty, where she has been absolutely THRIVING. 🖥️🐾 She supervises the staff. She monitors productivity. She takes her window breaks very seriously. And best of all? There are no other cats in her cubicle. 😂 Cherry Blossom has made one thing very clear: she doesn’t need feline friends to be happy—she needs her own people, her own space, and a home where she can be the one and only queen. 👑 If your household is currently suffering from a severe lack of management, Cherry Blossom would like to submit her résumé. 🌸🖤🤍
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