Ally is a stunning black cat with a wonderfully relaxed demeanor. She adores gentle cheek scratches, soft butt taps, and cozy naps in a comfy bed. Her charm is undeniable – humans and felines alike are captivated by her sweet spirit.

Burger is a handsome longhaired gray boy with a gentle spirit. He's still learning to trust humans, but he's a charmer with his feline roommates. You'll often find him soaking up the suns rays while taking a nap.

Chip, a vulnerable un-neutered feral cat, was found struggling to survive in AFOC's parking lot. He faced constant hunger and harassment from other feral cats. Initially, our plan was to trap, neuter, and return him to his territory. However, with no safe place for him to return to, Chip became a resident of AFOC. Then, Posie, another rescued feral, arrived at the shelter. These two kindred spirits quickly formed a strong bond, finding comfort and companionship in each other's presence.

Fernely came to the shelter in 2023. She is a very shy all black girl with an adorable round face. She is cautious about her interaction with people. The volunteers are working to help her become more comfortable with people.

Gloria, came to the shelter in 2015 as an older kittens. She has two siblings who look very much alike. They have not been selected for adaption because they are bashful around people and stay hidden until the volunteer sets down the food and then leaves the room.

Lark is a very shy tuxedo who was found as an older kitten with Jane on the shelter property. Two of her littermates became people social and were adopted but LArk and her sister Jane remained too shy for adoption. Lark loves to sit high in a tower and carefully watch visitors to her room from a high perch.

Ms. Maisel came to us just in time to deliver a litter of kittens of whom she was fiercely protective of. She looked very scrappy from her days outdoors. Maisel's kittens were very social and adopted however Maisel remained very shy. She now spends her days in her favorite napping spot taking long comfy naps and enjoying her treats. Her orange fur looks beautiful and we let her know everyday that she was an amazing mama.

Papa an older cat was rescued from a feral colony where he was being beat up by other cats in the colony. His tattered look shows his life on the streets wasn't easy. He was brought in for his safety.

Serena Smith, a pretty tabby, has resided at AFOC since 2020. Since arriving she has formed a close bond with her roommates, Lark and Jane. All three can be found perched up high napping the day away. Unfortunately her trust of humans has not improved.

Arnold, a gentle soul who arrived at the shelter in 2019. While he can be shy around humans, he thrives in the company of his roommates but most especially his beloved friend, Trinity. These two inseparable cats are often seen snuggled together, a heartwarming sight to behold.

Calvin, a handsome gray boy, came to us from a challenging life in a feral colony in 2023. . Besides struggling with life in a colony, Calvin had medical issues that needed to be resolved. Because of his many issues he was unable to be released back to his colony. He's slowly learning to trust humans after all he has been through on the streets.

Dawnie, a spirited orange female cat, was rescued from a colony of 10 cats living in an abandoned building in Hartford. This brave girl, who lived a challenging life, is slowly learning to trust humans. While she may be wary of humans trying to pet her, Dawnie is a playful and inquisitive soul.

Fluff, a striking longhaired beauty with a captivating "Phantom of the Opera" mask, has been at AFOC since 2014. This gentle soul, wary of humans, originally found comfort in her bond with her brother, Duff, and their friend, Curtis. Sadly, her companions were adopted, leaving Fluff feeling lost. Though still cautious, Fluff can be seen occasionally enjoying hand-fed treats and the companionship of her roommates.

Greta, a captivating feline with an adorable face, was found struggling outdoors and brought to the shelter in hopes of her finding a loving home. Unfortunately, she remains untrusting of humans and prefers not interact with them. She does enjoy the company of other felines, particularly her friend, Charity.

Liberty was found as a pregant stray at a car dealership. She gave birth to a variety "pack" of beautiful kittens of all colors including two siamese. She however is still fearful of people and will allow contact with only a very few volunteers for treats.

Mulan came to the shelter when she was rescued with her kitten. Her kitten became socialized and was adopted, but Mulan is still not sure about people and has been at our shelter since 2023. She acts as a surrogate mom to some of the younger cats and protects them from strangers.

Peppermint, a resilient longhaired black cat, faced adversity when she gave birth to a litter of kittens beneath a porch. While her kittens flourished and found loving homes, Peppermint struggled to overcome her fear of humans. Peppermint prefers her peaceful haven with her feline roommates. Peppermint is sponsored by Eileen A of Wethersfield and Rob S of Berlin.

Sophie is a beautiful and extremely shy cat who has been with AFOC for quite some time. She is not trusting of humans and prefers her independence. This sun-worshipping beauty thrives in quiet moments, often found basking in the warmth. Sophie is sponsored by Paul S and family of East Hampton.

Bitsy is a truly captivating 'spirit cat,' meaning she prefers to observe from a distance and may not be your typical lap cat. Bitsy is still getting used to humans and does not trust easily. She is a long haired beauty who enjoys a quiet life with her roommates and taking relaxing naps.

Charise, a gorgeous and feisty tortie came to AFOC in 2022, after a difficult year. She initially thrived making friends with two kittens but their adoptions left her feeling a bit lost. Charise been diagnosed with some kidney disease that require special food which she doesn't always enjoy. While she coexists with her roommates, Charise is happiest with her own space. This independent soul loves looking out the window, warm beds, and the occasional Churu treat.

Elsa, a sweet soul, arrived at the shelter as a kitten in 2016. Like her brother, Evan, she experienced a challenging start to life. Elsa's mother, Ellie had a wound of unknown origin requiring the whole family to be in quarantine for many weeks; this sadly deprived them all of crucial socialization opportunities.

Garret, a handsome white male, came to AFOC with his sister Gloria and brother Gavin in 2016. Garret and his siblings are extremely shy and avoid human interaction. He does find comfort napping with his siblings or other roommates. Garret is sponsored by Rich and Flora of Southington.

Jane is a captivating tabby with a striking white bib.. Rescued as an older kitten from under the shelter's porch in 2020, she missed the critical socialization window. While she remains wary of people, Jane has shown resilience. She allows limited interaction with volunteers and enjoys playful moments, hinting at her playful spirit.

Luna is a very shy black cat with a white bowtie. She has been with us for a long time. However, when Luna thinks there's no humans around, she comes out to sing for a bit. After her little concert, she tries to find a cat fluffier than her where she'll cuddle and nap with (usually Rufus).

Nugget (Lynx's sibling) is an athletic and curious cat who needs lots of space to run, jump, and explore. She thrives in an environment where she can be active. Although still shy to humans, she investigates any new object left in her room.

Posie, a feral cat previously TNR'd faced a life-threatening situation when her home was scheduled to be demolished. Thankfully, AFOC was able to provide her with a safe haven. At the shelter, Posie found a true friend in Chip, another feral cat with a similar past. These two inseparable companions now find comfort in each other's presence.

Trinity, a very cautious gray kitty, was found wandering on the campus of Trinity College . This petite girl is very wary around most humans but has found her anchor in her roommate Arnold. These best friends can be found most days cuddled together napping. Miss Trinity is sponsored by April R of Hamden.

Breena, a sweet girl who experienced life outdoors before coming to our care, is still adjusting to life indoors. While she is hesitant around humans, she's made wonderful strides in her room, especially with her beloved bunkmate, Ziggy, she remains cautious of human touch. She enjoys treats, catnip, and playful wand toys, hinting at her playful personality.

Charity is a cat with beautiful markings, she has been at the shelter for several years and has outlived some of her former roommate friends. She never became comfortable enough with people to become adoptable but she has found a friend in Greta, one of her roommates. Charity is sponsored by Janet B of West Hartford.

Evan is a very handsome male and has a presence about him. Evan's life started out rough with having to be in quarantine with his mom and siblings for many weeks. Not being socialized during this crucial period in a kitten's development, Evan never became very "people social". Evan has been at AFOC since he was a kitten. Evan is sponsored by Daniel N

Gavin is one of three siblings that live in the same room at the shelter. They were rescued as kittens but were beyond the critical window of socialization. Therefore they have have remained leary of interaction with the volunteers. When the shelter is quiet Gavin will emerge to socialize with his siblings and sometimes play.

Jess is an all black cat, she is fearful of people and so she stays hidden in fact you may not be aware she exists because she is so good at hiding.

Lynx (Nugget's sibling) was initially very cautious, hissing and swiping, but now with some patience and treats, he calms down and allows some scratches with scratcher. He has made significant progress and become more approachable. Lynx is a beautiful and photogenic cat with a big personality.

Onyx was rescued from a backyard and has been making steady progress in her journey to trust people. She gets along very well with other cats. Onyx will allow us to pet him, but it is best to approach her slowly, as she can still be wary of humans. She is roommates with Chip, Posey and Dawnie.

Rufus is a truly striking longhaired cat with captivating aquamarine eyes. This handsome fellow, a resident at the shelter since 2016, does not enjoy human interaction and prefers to keep his distance, even from our experienced volunteers. However, when the shelter quiets down, Rufus emerges and enjoys socializing with his feline roommates. Rufus is sponsored by Jean B of Wethersfield.

Ziggy is our unofficial shelter greeter! He enjoys his prime real estate by the entrance door, where he can keep an eye on all the comings and goings. This handsome white cat with captivating mismatched eyes (one blue, one green) is wary of people, but he thrives in the company of his feline roommates, especially his pal Breena.