Second Hand Purrs
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4300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee WI 53207 Hours
About Second Hand Purrs
Second Hand Purrs is a no-kill cat shelter run entirely by dedicated volunteers since September 2004. Currently, adoptions are by appointment only, with open house days temporarily suspended due to Covid-19. The shelter is known for its clean and well-maintained environment, ensuring that cats and kittens are healthy, fed, and loved. Volunteers socialize the cats with people and other animals in foster homes or at the shelter, helping them become friendly and well-adjusted. They take the time to get to know each cat to help match them with the best adopter. Many visitors and adopters appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable staff who provide helpful advice on integrating new cats into homes. The shelter has helped many families find wonderful feline companions, with several cats adopted over the years bringing joy to their new homes. Overall, Second Hand Purrs is a caring and supportive place dedicated to the well-being of its cats and ensuring each finds a loving forever home.
Most Recent Reviews
June 2026
Quite cleanly and well organized, interactions with cats were very open and welcoming, staff were kind!
June 2026
I think they do a great job there for cats. They're very nice people and they really care about their animals.
February 2026
Cute little place. You can tell the people there truly care about each cat and their needs. They want every cat to go to a home that is right for them.
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