Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue
Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue is an all-volunteer, no-kill, no-cage haven for rescued kitties based in Hoover, Alabama. We are a registered 501c3 not for profit animal rescue. Our mission is the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of cats of all ages into loving homes. We obtained our not for profit status in May of 2017 and have not looked back! Since 2017 we have helped over 5000 cats and kittens find loving homes. Our activities include making sure each intake receives veterinary care such as physical exams, testing for FIV and Feline Leukemia, deworming, vaccinations, microchipping and spay/neuter when a safe size and age. Often times our efforts have to go above and beyond standard care to help injured and sick animals, including emergency veterinary care, hospitalizations, surgeries and specialist consults. We do not give up on the animals in our care and want to give them every chance to heal and go on to long and happy lives. Starting in 2022 we have become more involved in Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) activities. We focus on fixing feral colonies, rescuing young kittens and establishing feeding stations.
We have a central location, often referred to simply as “The Haven”, which is a freestanding home housing 50 to 55 adult and teenage cats at any given time. We have a large foster network of homes dedicated primarily to the care of kittens or adults with special needs. During peak summer months, the number of cats and kittens in foster care can sometimes exceed 300!
We welcome visitors to stop by and meet the cats at The Haven during the days we are open to the public or stop by one of our weekend adoption events held at a local pet store. Weekend schedules are posted on our Facebook page as well as on this website. Information on the application process can be found on this site under the heading “Adoption Application”.
Board of Directors
Rita Bowman
Director, President
Rita is Co-Founder of Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue. Retired from Belk where she was a Retail Manager. Rita is involved in the day-to-day operations and coordinates off-site adoption events. Rita has been involved in cat rescue for 30 years. She is a published author of two children’s books teaching children the care of cats: From Feral To Fabulous: The story of saving Miss Dixie and many more kitties; Miss Dixie and Friends: Tails of Survival.
Kim Tyler
Board Member, Vice President
Retired from Oracle, Inc where she was a Strategy Director – Financial Crime & Compliance. Kim serves as Foster Coordinator where her time is spent recruiting new fosters and coordinating activities of current fosters to include vet visits, adoption events and general transportation. She also assists with day-to-day operations. She received her M.A. in Psychology from the University of South Alabama.
Leslie Gallo
Board Member, Treasurer
President, Artemis International, a top manufacturer and supplier of berry-based ingredients for the dietary supplement and functional food and beverage industries. Educated at St. Johns University and NYU Certification in Construction Management, Leslie has been involved in dog and wildlife rescue for over 25 years and previously on the Board of Directors of two county parks departments. Beyond her her role as Treasurer for Kat Haven, Leslie also coordinates special facility projects.
Brenda Taylor
Board Member, Secretary
Homemaker; Brenda serves as Secretary for Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue; Brenda Taylor is also the Volunteer Coordinator responsible for the recruitment and coordination of all volunteer activities; Brenda herself often is called upon to transport cats to and from veterinarian clinics and facilitates adoptions. Brenda is a graduate of the University of Alabama.
Natalie Nixon
Board Member
Natalie directs the utilization of our shelter management software to include animal intakes, movements, and adoptions. Director of Sales for Spartan Invest, a local turn-key real instate investing company. Having been a residential real estate agent for nearly a decade and owning multiple rental properties, Natalie now helps other individuals find investment properties in various markets in Alabama, Tennessee, and Northern Georgia. Prior to this role, she was in higher education just shy of 33 years. She also serves on the board of a local therapeutic horseback riding program and owns a horse farm with her husband Shawn. She received her B.B.A. in Finance from Roanoke College in Virginia