ABOUT
LITTLE
RASCALS
OUR FOUNDING STORY.
Established in 2013, Little Rascals Cat Sanctuary, Inc. serves as a permanent residence for abandoned, stray, and homeless felines. Its inception arose from the efforts of founders Carol and Amy, who previously operated within an organization assisting individuals financially with pet spaying/neutering. Additionally, they engaged in a Trap/Neuter/Return program for strays and ferals. Subsequently, recognizing the absence of safe havens for many of the trapped cats following their return, the necessity for a lasting sanctuary became evident. Should the Homeward Bound Animal Shelter prove unable to accommodate the strays, provision of temporary sanctuary arrangements would be imperative.
Throughout this period of time, Carol and Amy diligently pursued a permanent location for a sanctuary. In 2021, Little Rascals Cat Sanctuary achieved official recognition as a 501c3 organization and following years of dedicated efforts and fundraising, they were granted a complimentary twenty-year lease on a Stronach property. The ensuing months of 2021 and the initial half of 2022 were dedicated to meticulous planning, permit acquisition, and variance procurement. Regrettably, the owners of this land rescinded their offer subsequently, necessitating Little Rascals to recommence their search endeavors.
In August of 2022, they acquired a property located at 798 Parkdale Ave, comprising an acre and a quarter of land, a residential dwelling, and a pole barn structure. Concurrently, internal renovations commenced within the existing building, complemented by plans drafted by Nordlund Engineering for an expansion. Completed in November of 2023, the addition encompasses a pole barn structure featuring a 40 x 20 outdoor enclosure alongside an internal room of identical dimensions. Simultaneously, the original building underwent refurbishment, augmenting its footprint by an additional 1100 square feet. Equipped with a mini-split system for heating and cooling, coupled with an air exchange mechanism to ensure consistent fresh air circulation, the facility attained operational readiness upon its inauguration in November of 2023.
