About Us

Our Organization

WHO WE ARE: A non-profit cat shelter, run by volunteers, who are committed to the care and well-being of every cat or kitten that we rescue.

OUR GOALS: To assist the Winchendon community and surrounding area with their stray cat issues by providing shelter, medical care and placement of cats and kittens into loving homes.

WHAT WE DO: We accept stray, abandoned, or unwanted cats in the Winchendon area. As space allows, we also accept cats who might otherwise be euthanized or abandoned, from individuals with financial hardship or other circumstances.

HOW WE DO IT: We rely solely on donations and adoption fees to sustain our effort which is why your support is so important. 100% of donations are spent caring for the cats. All donations are tax deductible.

OUR MISSION: In addition to providing a shelter for cats in need, we are committed to educational promotion of issues pertaining to cat health, safety and population control. We feel that being a responsible pet owner is the responsibility of every individual. Each year, four million dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters because too many are being born, too many are being given up, and too few are being adopted. We also offer advice on affordable spay/neuter options in our area.

What People Say

We could not be happier with our experience adopting our special needs cat, Vincent from A Better Tomorrow. The staff is knowledgeable and caring and the shelter clean and inviting. We were greeted warmly and had our many questions answered without ever feeling rushed. The adoption process was thorough but easy and the support continues to this day 2 1/2 years later. It’s clear the volunteers love what they are doing and are happy to be there. I would highly recommend this shelter to anyone looking to adopt a cat.

Leonda M.

Adopter

I love volunteering at A Better Tomorrow. I particularly enjoy working with the newcomers who are a bit more difficult. Being a part of their transition/journey from terrified, abused, feral etc. to confident, trusting, loving and adopted is extremely rewarding. Yes, we get attached to them and often cry when one is adopted. But each adoption makes room for another who needs just as much help. The friendships made with all of the loving, dedicated volunteers are a bonus!

Noell N.

Volunteer

Meet The Team

Sarah Fearing

Shelter Founder & Director

I truly believe we need to be the change we want to see in the world, lead by example and make a better tomorrow. I opened the shelter in 2012 and affiliated Youth Center in 2015. Since the rescue’s opening we have found homes for over 400 cats and kittens.

Carol Gove

Assistant Director

When I am not volunteering in rescue, I am working as an artist. Being a part of A Better Tomorrow has been a wonderful experience. In addition to helping with shelter operations, I handle the marketing and fundraising efforts of the shelter.

Our Team

Over 30 team members

We have an amazing crew of over 30 volunteers, of all ages and backgrounds, that give their time every week at the shelter. The dedication and enthusiasm this group of people bring to the organization is inspiring. We couldn’t achieve our goals without their efforts.

About Us

Our Organization

What People Say

Leonda M.

Noell N.

Meet The Team

Sarah Fearing

Carol Gove

Our Team

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