Compassion in Action for Cats in Need
At AnimalKind, we believe every cat deserves safety, compassion, and a second chance. Founded in 2000 in Hudson, New York, AnimalKind is a nonprofit animal welfare organization committed to ending feline overpopulation and homelessness through rescue, care, and prevention.
Our mission is simple but powerful: to save the lives of cats and kittens while supporting pet owners in underserved communities. We provide rescue, medical care, adoption services, spay/neuter clinics, and foster programs—giving thousands of vulnerable animals the chance to live healthy, loved lives.
Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for stepping in where others can’t. Whether it’s a sick stray kitten, a feral colony in crisis, or a senior cat left behind, AnimalKind is there—responding with heart, skill, and dedication.
We’re more than a shelter. We are a community resource, an advocate for humane solutions, and a voice for those who cannot speak. Every life matters, and at AnimalKind, we act on that belief every single day.
Our Team
Ocean Kemble
Shelter Manager
Xavier Johnson
Medical Assistant
Nancy Whelan
Adoptions Counselor
Heather Kitchen
Shelter Care
Katrin Hecker
Executive Director
Janet Morgan
Shelter Care
Pat Williams
Shelter Care & Medications
Our Vet Staff
Veterinarians: Dr. Schaubhut & Dr. Jenkins
Veterinarian Technician: Lisa Bloodgood
Medical Assistant: Xavier Johnson, Nikki Winchester
Our Shelter Care Staff
Janet Morga
Pat Williams
Heather Kitchen
Liuba Garcia
Linesis Garcia
Our Board
Karen Aluise
Nicki Armsby
Maureen Burnley
Chip Chapin
Linda Gui
Alana Hauptmann
Vivian Kimmelman
Hallie Meek
Susan Wolfe
Clare Zierhut
Honorary — Carolyn Blackwood