Thundering Paws

OUR MISSION

Thundering Paws offers a safe haven for cats who are homeless, neglected, injured, or abused.

Since 2001, Thundering Paws has operated a no-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3) sanctuary located just outside of Austin, Texas. We are home to an ever-changing number of cats. We provide our beloved residents shelter, food, water, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, veterinary care, and a lot of love and attention.

Adopt
Looking For a Furry Friend? We can help find the right animal for you. View our current adoptables.

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Foster
Foster parents enable us to save more pets and help them find a good match for the pet.

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Donate
We depend on our generous donors to fund our programs, supplies, and adoption events.

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Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of Thundering Paws. We depend on our volunteers in so many ways!

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Amplify Austin 2025 / March 5-6

When is Amplify Austin Day?

March 5-6, 2025. Amplify Austin Day 2025 will take place for 24 hours beginning at 6:00 PM on March 5 to 6:00 PM on March 6 CST. Early giving opens on January 29, 2025.

What time is our Power Hour?

Thursday, March 6, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon. If Thundering Paws receives the most unique donations in that hour, we will win a cash prize!

Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!

FREE Spay/Neuter Clinic Jan 8 – Jan 12

Austin Animal Center is hosting a community spay/neuter clinic Jan 8th – Jan 12th.

Below is the summary information from the website. For the full information, visit https://www.austintexas.gov/event/free-community-spayneuter-clinic-clinica-comunitaria-gratuita-de-esterilizacion

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Austin Animal Center and Greater Good Charities will offer free high quality, high volume spay and neuter to local pet community of Travis County.

WHERE: Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX 78724
WHEN: January 8 – 12, 2025
TIME: Registration and drop-off will begin on-site at 7:30 am. and will continue until 10 am, or until the schedule is full each day. 

  • You will remain in your car throughout the process from registration, to drop off and pickup.
  • All patients will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be residents of the City of Austin or Travis County.
  • All pets must be at least 2 lbs and 2 months old.
  • Cats must be in secure carriers or traps with a usable door. Only one cat is allowed per carrier.
  • Please alert staff at the time of drop-off if the pet is known to be currently nursing.
  • We will provide pick-up information at the time of drop-off and written discharge instructions when your pet is discharged.
  • If your pet has been vaccinated in the last year, please bring proof of vaccine. 

Giving Tuesday Dec. 3

Thundering Paws is a private non-profit rescue  helping  cats who are homeless, neglected, injured, or abused. We offer each kitty who comes to us a safe haven and a bright future.

Giving Tuesday is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and receives donations from donors far and wide, on Facebook and off. We appreciate any donation you can make towards the care of our rescued cats. 

Begun in the home of our founder, Thundering Paws has now purchased, renovated, and moved into its own space. Our mission can now continue until the day when there are no more cats who need us.

We operate an on-site sanctuary and hospice; a trap/neuter/vaccinate/return/manage  (TNVRM) program for community cats; intake, vetting, fostering, and adopting out of tame kittens and cats from a network of foster homes and adoption centers; and help the public  address issues with any cat, owned or rescued via email support.

This effort takes a tremendous amount of time and resources. Donations, volunteers, fosters, and adopters are always needed.

Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for everything you do for cats! (and other animals, too)

We are a 501(c)(3) organization.