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

  1. Karen Aluise

  2. Nicki Armsby

  3. Maureen Burnley

  4. Chip Chapin

  5. Linda Gui

  6. Alana Hauptmann

  7. Vivian Kimmelman

  8. Hallie Meek

  9. Susan Wolfe

  10. Clare Zierhut

    Honorary — Carolyn Blackwood