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Second Hand Purrs

Cat shelter in Milwaukee, WI

Second Hand Purrs is dedicated to the betterment of misplaced felines in the greater Milwaukee area. We will strive to give feline owners and concerned citizens every option above and beyond abandonment and euthanasia.
We are progressing towards this mission by providing an additional resource to the community for unwanted felines. By providing shelter to animals, education regarding spaying and neutering and a genuine concern for helping animals and people alike, we will reach out to the community to make it a better place for everybody.

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4300 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
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4300 S Howell Ave

Milwaukee, WI 53207

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Adoptable pets at Second Hand Purrs

We'll also keep you updated on Lenore24's adoption status with email updates.
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Lenore24

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo24's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo24

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Angela24's adoption status with email updates.
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Angela24

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Quackle24's adoption status with email updates.
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Quackle24

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Quest24's adoption status with email updates.
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Quest24

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Quisp24's adoption status with email updates.
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Quisp24

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on April24's adoption status with email updates.
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April24

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Annie24's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie24

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Milwaukee, WI

Shelter FAQs

We are a non-profit no kill cat shelter serving the greater Milwaukee area.

Additional adoption info

The first step in the adoption process is coming into the shelter to meet a cat. Once you have found the perfect match for you, you will fill out a one page adoption application. We will then do any necessary vet checks to make sure that if you have any existing pets that they are up to date on all vaccines and have been seen for regular vet care. Once you have been approved one of our volunteers will contact you to set up the adoption. The last step is one of our volunteers will bring the new member of your family to you and you will sign an adoption contract. We do not spay/neuter or give rabies to kittens under six months of age. If you adopt a kitten under six months you will be required to spay/neuter and give them their rabies at your expense. This will be in the adoption agreement. The adoption fees are $90 for one cat/kitten and $140 for two. All cats have been tested for feline leukemia and FIV, had their distemper booster, rabies if over six months, had fecal testing done and been de-wormed, they have been flea bathed, and have been spayed or neutered if over six months of age.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Second Hand Purrs

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We'll also keep you updated on Willy's adoption status with email updates.
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Willy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Elkhorn, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Jazzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Jazzy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Milwaukee, WI
We'll also keep you updated on Alice's adoption status with email updates.
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Alice

Shih Tzu/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Hainesville, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Jeffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Jeffy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Sawyer's adoption status with email updates.
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Sawyer

Cockapoo

Male, 6 mos
Grayslake, IL
We'll also keep you updated on Cash's adoption status with email updates.
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Cash

Shih Tzu

Male, 1 yr
Oak Creek, WI

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