Tenth Life saves stray cats & kittens in the St. Louis area, prioritizing those with special needs. Foster, volunteer, adopt, or donate today! tenthlifecats.org

Stage one of our mission is to save as many cats from the dangers of street life and place them in foster homes until they are adopted. We are also networking with other local rescues and veterinarians to locate and treat special needs and other stray cats who would otherwise be euthanized.
Stage two of our mission is to open a physical shelter building that will house healthy and special-needs kitties in a cage-free, home-like setting until they can be carefully placed in their forever homes. We do not euthanize any animals for the sake of creating more space.

Tenth Life's Mission: Giving cats the lives they deserve.

Tenth Life provides veterinary care, foster homes, and adoptive placement to stray cats and kittens, prioritizing those with special needs. We work to end unnecessary euthanasia and cat homelessness through educational outreach, community programs, and collaborative partnerships.


To learn more about some of the cats we prioritize, watch our video.

We believe that every cat, regardless of emotional or physical limitations, deserves the chance at a fulfilling and happy life. If a veterinarian determines that a cat is in a state of incurable suffering, Tenth Life relieves them of their pain through gentle and humane euthanasia. This decision is never made because of a lack of space, preventing negative behaviors, or because a cat's medical needs are difficult or expensive.