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 was a dog named Daisy. She 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 out of my home in Phoenix. I’m the full-time caregiver, the fundraiser, the admin team, and the cleaning crew, usually with a few cats supervising to make sure I’m doing it right.
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 impairments, 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
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. Every cat is unique, and every routine is tailored to give them the best life possible.
But the impact goes beyond these walls.
By supporting Suncatcher Sanctuary, you’re proving that special needs cats and seniors matter. You’re challenging the idea that only young, healthy, “easy” cats deserve a chance. You’re part of a community that refuses to let these cats become invisible.
Every cat here is living proof that disability, age, and medical complexity don’t diminish worth. When you support us, you’re advocating for a future where no cat is considered disposable, which changes how people see rescue, fostering, and adoption everywhere.
That’s the ripple effect that we can create together.
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 means hands-on care for cats with special needs, seniors, and hospice cases. From daily feeding and medical routines to comfort and enrichment, your support makes this possible.
Your donation keeps this sanctuary running: food, medication, vet visits, supplies, and the time it takes to care for each cat the way they deserve.
Whether it’s a one-time gift, a monthly contribution, or an item from our wishlist, every bit of support matters.
Give today and be part of their story.