Cincinnati, OH
Current Shelter Status:
We are closed to walk-in visitors but do allow visitors and adoptions by appointment only.
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Meet Our Sponsorship Cats
Interested in sponsoring a cat at The Scratching Post?
Check out the available Legacy Cats below.
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Sponsorships are $25 per month per cat, $100 for 6 months per cat, or $200 a year per cat. Because it can cost over $1,200 per year to support a healthy cat, we are allowing up to 6 sponsors per cat.
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Benefits of having a sponsor cat include:
- personalized birthday cards (if birth month/day is provided)
- Valentine's Day card
- Christmas/winter holiday card
- a few emails a year from your sponsored cat(s)
updating you on the happenings at the shelter
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If interested, please click here to be directed to our payment site. Select "Sponsorship" as the "gift designation" and include the name of the cat(s) you would like to sponsor in the "Additional Comments" box. If you have any questions, please email sponsor@thescratchingpost.org Thank you!
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DOB: 10/10/2019
Den 9 Current Sponsors: 1
Adam
One of our feral boys, his idea of a favorite day is when no one talks to him.
DOB: 8/10/2018
Den 9 Current Sponsors: 1
Barney
This handsome man is quite feral but loves to snuggle up with Esmerelda and Millie in their cat tree.
DOB: 2/26/2019
Den 7 Current Sponsors: 2
Becky
One of our spicy ladies who loves to hang out with Foxy.
DOB: 10/10/2007
Den 9 Current Sponsors: 4
Bella
Bella is a very sweet senior lady who is a bit on the shy side. Unfortunately, she was abandoned at 16 years old due to poor litter box habits.
DOB: 8/15/2017
Den 3 Current Sponsors: 2
Benz
Just the sweetest boy with the prettiest, biggest eyes. He has tritrichomonas but it doesn't slow him down.
DOB: 7/14/2009
Hall cat Current Sponsors: 1
CB
A shy guy with a wonky ear, CB loves to hang out on the cat tree by the window. He is on medication for his high blood pressure.
DOB: 6/16/2017
Den 11 Current Sponsors: 1
Cobra
This black and white domestic shorthair boy has chronic herpes but that doesn't stop him from being the first one to greet you when you enter his room.
DOB: 4/19/2017
Den 7 Current Sponsors: 1
Coney
This sweet bobtail gal is semi-feral, but she loves to watch humans from a distance.
DOB: 2/15/2020
Hall cat Current Sponsors: 1
Daisy
Daisy originally came to the shelter as a stray. She is our newest hall monitor because she didn't enjoy den life. She's sweet with people but can be picky about her cat friends. She'll never turn down a treat.
DOB: 11/24/2019
Den 2 Current Sponsors: 1
Dakota
Dakota has chronic herpes, which means he usually has a runny nose but everything else about him is as sleek as his coat!
DOB: 3/23/2022
Den 5 Current Sponsors: 1
Dandelion
Dandelion came to the shelter with his mom and siblings as strays. His whole family has been adopted but because he doesn't like to be touched he's not been chosen. He is bonded to his best friend named Eleven.
DOB: 2/18/2012
Den 11 Current Sponsors: 2
Duncan
Duncan has severe arthritis for which he gets a monthly injection. He enjoys head scratches once he gets to know you.
DOB: 5/5/2018
Den 9 Current Sponsors: 1
Eartha
Named after Eartha Kitt, this spicy lady came to us as a new momma. The kittens have since grown up and Eartha still wants nothing to do with humans.
DOB: 5/15/2014
Den 12.5 Current Sponsors: 2
Echo
Brother to Gus and Sylvia, Echo is a feral baby that lives with his siblings.
DOB: 4/22/2022
Den 5 Current Sponsors: 1
Eleven
Eleven came to the shelter as part of a litter who has all been adopted. She's very timid and rarely allows anyone to pet her. She's bonded to her best friend Dandelion
DOB: 9/11/2011
Den 9 Current Sponsors: 1
Esmerelda
A beautiful black shorthaired cat, she doesn't care for humans at all but loves to snuggle with Barney and Millie.
DOB: 6/21/2014
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 2
Foxy
Foxy is beautiful but she doesn't love pets. Maybe you can tell by her judgemental look that she is quite feral.
DOB: 2/11/2015
Den 7 Current Sponsors: 1
Frances
She sure is cute but she is very shy. Frances wants her only interaction with humans to be when she's given food!
DOB: 1/17/2010
Den 6 Current Sponsors: 1
Frank
This handsome senior boy is very shy but still loves to pose for the camera.
DOB: 3/24/2019
Den 7 Current Sponsors: 2
Freya
This very timid little gal loves to hang out with her sister, Star, they are never far apart.
DOB: 11/24/2019
Den 12 Current Sponsors: 1
Gibbs
This handsome black and white boy was born with a bobbed tail. Gibbs has chronic herpes so he often has a runny nose.
DOB: 3/21/2021
Hall Cat Current Sponsors: 1
Guinevere
This Siamese mix is an active, independent lady who hangs out in the halls of the shelter.
DOB: 5/15/2014
Den 12.5 Current Sponsors: 3
Gus
A shelter fan favorite, Gus is more bark than bite but we still very much classify him as a feral cat, if that's not obvious from the above photo.
DOB: 3/24/2018
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 2
Hannah
Sweet Hannah hasn't had the easiest life. Due to a spinal injury, she suffers from incontinence.
DOB: 5/12/2016
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 1
Harley
Harley is cute. So cute in fact that she thinks it's okay to urinate wherever she pleases!
DOB: 6/15/2020
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 1
Isis
Isis is a goddess and she knows it - she likes to bite and she's not great with other cats. She's prissy enough to urinate wherever she pleases.
DOB: 6/21/2018
Den 11 Current Sponsors: 3
Jackie
Jackie is a very shy girl who prefers the company of other cats to people. She was surrendered when her owner passed away.
DOB: 8/12/2013
Den 2 Current Sponsors: 1
Jeckle
A shy guy often found hanging out on the highest shelf he can find. Jeckle will accept ear scratches if he deems you worthy.
DOB: 4/13/2014
Den 12.5 Current Sponsors: 2
Jeeves
Jeeves is a feral fellow who loves to hang out on his cat tree.
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DOB:1/2/2022
Den 3 Current Sponsors: 1
Jibbles
This sassy female tabby can be pretty aggressive. She is also epileptic and incontinent.
DOB: 4/11/2020
Den 6 Current Sponsors: 1
June
This very shy gal came to us as a new mama. Her babies have been adopted but Mama June prefers to hang out in the bottom of the cat tree.
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DOB: 3/31/2018
Den 3 Current Sponsors: 1
Justine
A gorgeous, sassy, calico lady with tritrichomonas.
DOB: 3/10/2021
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 2
Lilo
This sweetheart loves affection and also likes to pee wherever she chooses.
DOB: 6/18/2019
Den 3 Current Sponsors: 3
Marco
This handsome man loves his sponsors! He has Manx syndrome which unfortunately makes him incontinent.
DOB: 5/15/2017
Hall cat Current Sponsors: 3
Martha
Martha thinks she's the CEO of the shelter. She doesn't really like other cats and likes to mark her territory. She has a heart murmur and mostly hangs out in the laundry room.
DOB: 12/11/2021
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 1
Matilda
Matilda and her brother, Milton, are bonded siblings who came to the shelter as strays. They are still very nervous with people and prefer the company of one another over anything else.
DOB: 4/15/2017
Den 7 Current Sponsors: 1
Midnight
Midnight has sinus issues, so you can usually hear Mr. SnotsMcGee before you can see him. He's a charmer who loves to hang out in Den 7 with the ladies.
DOB: 12/11/2021
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 2
Milton
This handsome, slightly cross-eyed boy is bonded with his sister, Matilda, who came to the shelter as strays. They are still very nervous with people and prefer the company of one another over anything else.
DOB: 3/13/2013
Den 12 Current Sponsors: 2
Mocha
This sweet senior fellow is on a special prescription diet due to a sensitive tummy.
DOB: 10/6/2018
Den 7 Current Sponsors: 1
Narcissa
Narcissa is quite feral but she sure does have the most amazing green eyes!
DOB:4/24/21
Den 2 Current Sponsors: 1
Olivia
Olivia is a very shy lady who likes to watch the happenings in her Den from a distance.
DOB: 8/18/2016
Den 11 Current Sponsors: 2
Pebbles
Pebbles is always ready for her close-up as long as you have your zoom lens on as she is feral.
DOB: 4/13/2014
Den 12.5 Current Sponsors: 2
Pepper
This large eyed super shy gal lives with the other feral cats in 12.5. She can often be found curled up behind her protector, Gus.
DOB: 3/28/2009
Den 12.5 Current Sponsors: 4
Petey
Petey's owner passed away. His family was unable to find him a home in 7 months so they contacted their veterinarian's office to have him euthanized. The vet's office contacted us and wanted to know if we could help place this 15 year old boy. Petey is shy but seems to enjoy the company of other cats
DOB: 11/20/2020
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 2
Pippa
Pippa arrived partially blind, having seizures, and with giardia. She's now cleared from giardia and has been treated for toxoplasmosis. She's gained weight and is a happy girl.
DOB: 3/11/2015
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 2
Reagan
This semi-feral sweet gal is a favorite in the sponsorship program!
DOB: 10/31/2020
Den 12 Current Sponsors: 2
Referee
This poor boy unfortunately has a host of medical issues, is blind, and requires a prescription diet.
DOB: 4/20/2022
Den 12.5 Current Sponsors: 2
RJ
RJ is a very independent lady who doesn't always play well with others so she resides in Den 12.5 where the other cats are working hard to teach her some manners.
DOB: 11/15/2012
Den Hall Cat Current Sponsors: 1
Sneakers
Sneakers came to us when a long time volunteer passed away. This handsome fella is a diabetic kitty and gets glucose checks and insulin shots twice daily to control the diabetes.
DOB: 3/24/2019
Den 7 Current Sponsors: 2
Star
This adorable female torti is semi-feral and loves to be near her sister, Freya.
DOB: 12/19/2019
Den 1 Current Sponsors: 3
Stella
This special gal came to us in rough shape. She is blind and not too friendly. Now that she is healthy, we are working on socializing her and she is making improvements.
DOB: 10/29/2019
Den 2 Current Sponsors: 1
Suzanne
Yes, this is Suzanne! This semi-feral gal has the whitest whiskers and the darkest coat!
DOB: 1/10/22
Den 11 Current Sponsors: 1
Suzie
Suzie was surrendered with her three kittens when her elderly caretaker could no longer care for her. Although she is very shy with people, she loves other cats and watching the birds outside.
DOB: 5/15/2014
Den 12.5 Current Sponsors: 2
Sylvia
This pretty tabby enjoys hanging out with the other feral cats, including her brothers Gus and Echo in den 12.5.
DOB: 5/13/2017
Den 3 Current Sponsors: 1
Taffy
Super shy Taffy has tritrichomonas. This lady has also had all of her teeth removed due to a medical condition but that doesn't stop her from chowing down at dinner time!
DOB: 11/9/2017
Den 6 Current Sponsors: 1
Tiny (AKA TP)
Well, unfortunately for this sweet boy he has tritrichomonas which also helped grant him the nickname of TP!
DOB: 5/2/2011
Den 2 Current Sponsors: 2
Xavier
An adorable man with a cute white diamond on his chest, he is semi-feral.
DOB: 1/16/2012
Den 4 Current Sponsors: 1
Yakira
Yakira is a lovely senior calico who came to us with Frank, her buddy.
DOB: 8/9/2010
Den 2 Current Sponsors: 1
Zara
Zara is a short-haired black cat with the cutest most round face. She suffered from hyperthyroidism but had the radiation treatments to correct it. She is quite feral.
DOB: 10/1/2019
Den 9 Current Sponsors: 1
Zelda
This adorable gal is semi-feral.