Welcome to the Hobo Hotel For Cats

In Memory of Carol Cain...(1945-2010)

Just this side of Heaven is a place called the Rainbow Bridge

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

Carol Cain With My Girl, one of hundreds of cats Carol helped to rescue.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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Carol Cain, one of the original founders of the Hobo Hotel, has passed away after suffering a stroke.

 Sweet Baby, one of Carol's beloved cats needs a new home. Click here to learn more about Carol's cats.Carol with a judge recognizing Hobo Hotel injured cat Jewel
Photos of Carol along with a message from Hobo have been posted.  If you are interested in adopting one of Carol's personal cats, please learn more about them, including photos in our private adoption section.


These two links offer versions of the Rainbow Bridge as well:

Beautiful video featuring John Denver and Placido Domingo.
 

Want to adopt or foster a cat or kitten?

Cats and kittens available through the Hobo Hotel and listed on Petfinder can be seen right here. Our furry friends can also be found on  AdoptAPet.com. 

See in purrson at our care center located at 650 E. School Street in Lake Charles (Next door to Lake Area Animal Hospital) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday from 2:00 - 5:00. 

The Hobo Hotel for Cats Foster Program offers an incredible, rewarding way to make a difference. 

Read more about the program in our volunteer section or give us a call at 439-2428.

Want to volunteer or donate?

Click here to donate to the Hobo Hotel.

Your donation dollars go toward toward medical care, food, litter, cleaning supplies, and other expenses relating to the shelter.

Those interested in volunteering with the Hobo Hotel for Cats should contact Jean Smith, Volunteer Coordinator for the Hobo Hotel For Cats, by phone:  477-7001; 302-2670; or e-mail her at smithjkelly@suddenlink.net. 

Learn more about working with the cats or working with 2 leggeds in our Volunteer section.

Please visit our news section to learn of cats/kittens that are lost/missing.

And the winner is....

With your help, WE DID IT!

Hobo Hotel has won the Shelter Challenge for the state of Louisiana! 

Thanks to all who loyally "clicked" for us.  As a result of your efforts, the Hobo Hotel for Cats  will receive $1,000!

Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!

Please join us in clicking for the Hobo Hotel in the new Shelter Challenge at TheAnimalRescueSite.com.


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When you shop on-line,  use GoodShop.com to find coupons and discounts at more than 1,000 stores. Up to 30% of every purchase will also go to your favorite animal shelter.

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A message from Judge Jerry

Judge Jerry
Jan 26 |00:00

I have some information for Hobo Hotel for Cats volunteers and supporters. As you know, Roni Kemerly was our Board of Directors president for 2009. What a wonderful, trusted servant. Meow. She will remain on the Board to work with our new president, Shanna Garofolo, in 2010.

Shanna has been a volunteer with Hobo Hotel for two and a half years. She and her son, Andrew, began with the TLC program in 2007. They moved to the adoptions program at Petsmart on Fridays and started cleaning at the Care Center every other Sunday. She now coordinates all of our on-line adoption activities. Shanna accepted being a Board member nine months ago and is now the President! I am delighted to have such a loving, caring, and dedicated to all kittens person be our president. Purr.

Read more: A message from Judge Jerry

 

2010 Shelter Challenge Contest

The Animal Rescue Site Shelter ChallengeThe Animal Rescue Site has started its next Shelter Challenge.

You can vote daily beginning Jan 18th and ending April 18th.

Read more: 2010 Shelter Challenge Contest

   

Kroger Card Program

Kroger donates a portion of your total purchase to the Hobo Hotel each time you scan your Kroger discount card! 

The program began its new year on July 1 and will run until April 30, 2010.

This means you will need to update your card with the new bar code as last year's cards are no longer valid.

Albertson's Hobo Hotel Card!

Check out this no-brainer then go check out at Albertsons!

  1. Request a Hobo Hotel Albertson's card. We will mail or you can pick it up.
  2. Hand the card and your normal discount card to the cashier when you check out.
  3. Enjoy the good feeling! Your purchase has gained needed funds for the cats and kittens.

Please Spay or Neuter! Image courtesy of Atlanta Paws

"We strive for the day that it is a public shame to own unsterilized animals." ~Rita Cavenaugh, Calcasieu Parish Animal Control Services

Read the entire article about the importance of spaying/neutering.

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