Nonprofit

Ellen M. Gifford Sheltering Home (Gifford Cat Shelter)


  • About Us

    Founded in the late 1800’s, Gifford is the oldest cageless no-kill cat shelter in the country. Located in Brighton near Boston College, Gifford’s mission is to decrease the homeless cat population in the Greater Boston area, to serve as a model of excellence in implementing national standards for the operation of animal shelters.

    Founded in the late 1800’s, Gifford is the oldest cageless no-kill cat shelter in the country. Located in Brighton near Boston College, Gifford’s mission is to decrease the homeless cat population in the Greater Boston area, to serve as a model of excellence in implementing national standards for the operation of animal shelters.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Animals

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