About
We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome vulnerable animals in our community - because every life deserves a second chance. Officially founded in 2025, we are a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, neglected animals with our current focus on stray cats and kittens. What began as caring for one injured cat named Stubby grew into a rescue that provides temporary shelter, medical help, TNR and food for many outdoor cats and founded homes for over 20 kittens in a year. We are small but our hope is to grow our presence in the area and help many more animals in need.
Paws we saved
Our mission
Committed to Animal Welfare
Our mission is to humanely reduce the number of feral/free-roaming cats through TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) programs in neighborhoods they live in. Our goals are to improve their lives by managing populations, reducing the spread of diseases among colonies, and creating a balance between cats and the community. The homeless cat crisis is not just a small town problem, but a global issue. To make a difference, we must act locally.
Our vision is that all community cats’ lives are valued, and they are treated with compassion. We envision a future with reduced population growth, where community cats are being controlled through TNR, and that remaining colony cats are protected and cared for throughout the remainder of their lives. We are dedicated to improving and protecting the lives of feral/stray/homeless/abandoned “community” cats, and the neighborhoods they live in, through education and community outreach.
Rescue
We work with communities and individuals to rescue orphaned free-roaming kittens, feral mom cats and their kittens.
Rehabilitation
Every cat receives veterinary care, vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and socialization before adoption.
Adoption
We match our cats with loving, responsible families who are committed to lifelong care.
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)
We support humane population control efforts to reduce the number of homeless cats. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane and effective method for managing feral/community cat populations. TNR stops the breeding cycle, reduces fighting within colonies and the spread of diseases. Making a difference one tipped ear at a time.
More about What We Do – and Don’t Do
- We provide temporary shelter for feral, orphaned kittens before adoption, but we are not a full-size shelter. We do not take in found, friendly older/adult cats, unwanted cats, or kittens.
- Low-cost spay and neuter appointments are available at clinics in NW Ohio, including Humane Ohio and Toledo Humane Society. We cannot make appointments for the general public.
- We do not help with socializing community cats.
- We are not a veterinary service. Any medical concerns or emergencies should be directed to a professional clinic.
- Our focus is TNR (trap, neuter, return). We are volunteer-based and donation-funded.
- TNR community cats are returned where they are trapped. We do not release elsewhere.
Why We Do It
Every cat has a story. Some are abandoned. Some are born into the streets. Some are lost. All deserve a chance. Our work is fueled by love, community support, and a shared belief that kindness can save lives—one rescue at a time. Millions of cats live outdoors, and there are many ways you can improve their lives.
Get Involved
Whether you want to adopt, foster, donate, or volunteer, there’s a place for you in the Pawmission family. Together, we can make a difference because every paw deserves a path to a forever home.
Pawmission is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, animal welfare organization in Millbury, Ohio, and is not affiliated with any other local, state, or national humane groups. Your gift saves feral, stray, free-roaming, and abandoned cats in our community, as well as provides food and care for feral kittens before we find their forever homes.
Our Team
We’re a grassroots organization and rely on volunteers, friends, family, and local veterinary professionals to help us with our mission and achieve our goals. You can help by volunteering or by making a donation for TNR services.