Our Vision
We are a large group of dedicated, caring, and hardworking individuals committed to the welfare of cats and people in our community.
A Dedicated Team of Volunteers
Our team of staff and volunteers work tirelessly every day to rehabilitate and find forever homes for every cat and kitten we take in. Our adoption center adheres to the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' Guidelines for Standards of Care that were established in 2010 and recently updated in 2022.
The Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who are employed in diverse fields and bring a variety of experience as well as a wealth of knowledge to our organization.
Our Board of Directors
Our Administrators
Our Mission
Our organization is dedicated to providing vital services to felines and their human companions throughout the Willamette Valley.
Our Story
Friends of Felines began in 2004 with a handful of local, animal-loving volunteers who saw a heartbreaking problem: too many cats in need, and not enough support to help them. With few community resources for rescue, spay/neuter, or adoption, they decided to take action—focusing on reducing feline overpopulation and providing a better future for cats in the Salem area.
From the start, our work has been rooted in compassion, education, and community. We knew that lasting change meant not only helping cats but also empowering the people who care for them.
What began with just a few foster homes, with no brick and mortar building, has grown into a bustling operation that is a regional leader in feline welfare. In February 2021, we moved into our permanent home in Keizer, Oregon— a 5,000 square foot facility that allows us to care for more cats and offer more services than ever before.
Our facility includes the following on-site amenities:
- A welcoming adoption center
- A hospital ward with neonatal incubator and IV fluid pump
- A fully equipped feline surgery suite
- A Feline Wellness Clinic, offering affordable veterinary care to help keep cats healthy and in their loving homes
And our newest additions, starting in August 2025:
- A brand new dental unit with state of the art handheld digital dental x-rays
- Full body digital x-ray system (donated by West Valley Animal Clinic, Dr. Meyer)
