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Adopt a Cat: Open House This Weekend!

9/18/2025

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Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary in Marana, Arizona, will hold an open house for cat adoptions this weekend.
Nearly 50 cats are available, with the nonprofit having placed around 700 cats in homes since it started.
Founder Emily Shields manages the sanctuary alongside her full-time job and family.
The sanctuary is over capacity, influenced by rising pet food costs.
The open house runs September 20-21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with snacks and cat interactions available.

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Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary in Marana, Arizona, will hold an open house for cat adoptions this weekend.
Nearly 50 cats are available, with the nonprofit having placed around 700 cats in homes since it started.
Founder Emily Shields manages the sanctuary alongside her full-time job and family.
The sanctuary is over capacity, influenced by rising pet food costs.
The open house runs September 20-21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with snacks and cat interactions available.