In the heart of Boise, a remarkable organization is rewriting what compassionate feline care looks like. Simply Cats Adoption Center, the city’s only cageless, no-kill cat shelter, has spent years building a sanctuary where cats can heal, grow, and find the loving homes they deserve. Their mission is clear and deeply impactful: to save cats from suffering or euthanasia by practicing and promoting high standards of care and creating successful adoptions.
A registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, Simply Cats receives no government funding. Every paw saved is made possible through donations, volunteers, foster families, and community supporters who believe that every cat’s life has value.
A Shelter Designed for Comfort, Healing, and Joy
Unlike traditional facilities, Simply Cats offers a home-like environment with 13 open adoption rooms, each equipped with enrichment features and safe outdoor catio access. Here, cats can explore, lounge, play, perch, and sunbathe—expressing natural behaviors that reduce stress and help them thrive.
This cageless model allows adopters to meet cats in a relaxed, authentic environment, making it easier to form real connections and find the perfect match.
The Lifesaving Impact
Every year, Simply Cats rescues and finds forever homes for nearly 1,000 cats and kittens. Their life-changing impact is powered by a compassionate and committed community:
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150+ foster families care for pregnant moms and young kittens until they’re healthy, socialized, and adoption-ready.
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250+ volunteers dedicate their time to keep shelter cats enriched, comfortable, and emotionally supported.
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Every single cat receives full veterinary care, including:
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Vaccinations
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Antiparasitic treatments
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A microchip
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Spay/neuter surgery
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Emotional and behavioral support to help shy, scared, or special-needs cats feel safe
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Together, these efforts help ensure that each cat—no matter their background—gets the best possible chance at a happy future.
Why Their Work Matters
Across the Treasure Valley and beyond, cats face homelessness due to abandonment, illness, financial hardship, and overcrowded shelters. Simply Cats stands as a safe harbor, preventing needless suffering and championing the belief that every cat deserves to feel protected and loved.
Through the dedication of fosters, volunteers, donors, and adopters, Simply Cats is building a more compassionate community—one life, one story, one adoption at a time.
How You Can Get Involved
Saving lives is a community effort, and everyone can play a part:
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Foster a mom cat or litter
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Volunteer your time at the shelter
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Donate to support medical and daily care
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Adopt a cat and give them the home they deserve
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Share their story to help raise awareness
Every action—big or small—helps save lives.
To get started, visit simplycats.org.