PŌPOKI PLACE
O‘AHU CAT SANCTUARY
PŌPOKI PLACE
O‘AHU CAT SANCTUARY
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Long-Term Cat Care

SPAY/NEUTER

Of course all cats in our sanctuary will be spayed or neutered. We are passionate advocates for spay/neuter of all cats on O‘ahu. If everyone were on board, we would not have an overpopulation problem.

ENCLOSURE BASICS

Our fencing will be modified deer fencing and/or small gauge chain link, either completely enclosed or with an angled top edge so cats cannot climb out. The perimeter will be kept clear and checked daily for signs of wear.

HOME SWEET HOME (NO CAGES!)

HOME SWEET HOME (NO CAGES!)

Cats will have a variety of shelters, either donated as kits or built by volunteers with reclaimed materials. Large islands of tall grass will provide natural, comforting hiding places for feral, unsocialized cats.

FEEDING

HOME SWEET HOME (NO CAGES!)

Quality food and fresh water will be provided at central cafés and also at smaller stations throughout so shy and territorial cats do not have to venture far. For every 500 cats in our care, we expect to go through 2,000 lbs of food per month.

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

We are committed to preventing toxoplasmosis from reaching the ocean. We will have managed litter boxes using organic litter and will install an industrial swale to capture surface runoff.

INTAKE

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

Pōpoki Place will not accept cats from the general public. We will partner with agencies managing protected habitat, and with established shelters to optimize shelter space for readily-adoptable cats.

ENRICHMENT

ENRICHMENT

The beauty of a fresh-air habitat is natural enrichment. Cats will be able to climb and sleep in trees or in built towers that maximize vertical space. Visitors and volunteers will give the friendlier cats pets, toys, and treats, providing positive human interaction for socialization.

HEALTHCARE

ENRICHMENT

Pōpoki Place will partner with local community college vet tech programs to provide routine care, and will have a vet visit regularly to prescribe medications and perform procedures, including compassionate euthanasia as a last resort to end suffering.

SPECIAL NEEDS

SPECIAL NEEDS

Older cats and FeLV cats will have their own enclosures, where they are less vulnerable and are monitored more frequently for health. 

Live • Learn • Love

CAT LOVERS PARADISE

CAT LOVERS PARADISE

CAT LOVERS PARADISE

Our volunteer opportunities will delight school groups, families and organizations, looking to make a difference while having fun with animals.

EDUCATING COMMUNITY

CAT LOVERS PARADISE

CAT LOVERS PARADISE

Pōpoki Place will educate people about responsible pet ownership and fragile native species, because we need everyone to be a part of the solution.

Phase I (We Are Here)

SECURE LAND

STARTUP FUNDS

STARTUP FUNDS

We're looking for 10+ flat acres of land that's easily accessible by tourists. We're in talks with state agencies about potential land partnerships, but that necessitates a slow process. In the meantime, we're exploring leads for privately owned land.

STARTUP FUNDS

STARTUP FUNDS

STARTUP FUNDS

We are seeking angel investors to help us get this project off the ground. Initial costs will include land clearing and prep, building materials for the enclosures, and cat care supplies. The total amount we need depends greatly on whether or not we need to purchase land.

DESIGN

STARTUP FUNDS

DESIGN

We know the broad strokes, but once we have land, we'll be able to design the project in detail to meet high animal welfare standards, as well as thoughtful land stewardship, incorporating native plants and organic farming and mitigate fire hazards.

Finding the proper land for a pet animal sanctuary on O‘ahu will help benefit our community and our native wildlife. I’m happy to be working with Pōpoki Place to support their mission in providing a sanctuary for homeless cats on our island.


STATE SENATOR CHRIS LEE

Phase II

BUILD THE ENCLOSURE(S)

BUILD THE ENCLOSURE(S)

BUILD THE ENCLOSURE(S)

The first things we need to build are the core set of enclosures. They will be built following the LCS model to safely acclimatize and contain feral cats. The fences will essentially be predator fencing turned inwards.

GATHER SUPPLIES

BUILD THE ENCLOSURE(S)

BUILD THE ENCLOSURE(S)

Whether through purchase or through sponsors and donors, we will collect the start-up supplies we need (food, bowls, and medication) to begin feeding and caring for cats.

INITIAL INTAKE

BUILD THE ENCLOSURE(S)

INITIAL INTAKE

We will start small with a strategic intake of ~50 healthy feral cats to ensure that we have a sustainable system for operations and admin and that cats are safe and content. Then we will scale up. Our dream is to have several, large-scale locations across the island and the state.

HELP US BUILD IT

Your support and contributions will enable us to help these animals. Your generous donation will fund our mission. 

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Pōpoki Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission 

of providing a safe, healthy sanctuary for homeless cats on the island of O‘ahu. We envision a world where all cats have a safe place to live their best possible lives while helping to protect our endangered monk seals and ground-nesting birds.


A WIN FOR THE CATS • A WIN FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE • A WIN FOR THE COMMUNITY


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