about us

Each life has many journeys. Wiki and I are headed out on a new one together.

Wiki kicked off his journey as a brave kitten in the midst of a rural feral cat colony. His ear tip is his badge of honor from the initial plan to send him back to his colony caretaker. However, Wiki’s vibe is too strong to be contained – vacuum cleaners and barking dogs don’t faze him. It’s clear he’s destined for something bigger — helping to draw attention to the quiet and unsung individual heroes who step in to help cats when local animal shelters are too overwhelmed to answer their phones.

Navigating countless different animal welfare gigs, I’ve had heart-to-heart conversations with thousands of animal rescuers. Some radiate optimism and joy, while others express anger, fatigue, or hopelessness. A young, optimistic rescuer myself, I was taken aback by the tired voices. As I grew older, I discovered that even dedicating a fraction of your time to rescue can lead to emotional strain and financial stress. Called ‘heroes’ when they could help, and ‘heartless’ when they could not, many rescuers slide into isolation.

Wondering Cat’s mission is simple: to ask rescuers, both young and old, for their stories, and help make their voices heard in the larger profession of animal welfare.