I love me some Bide Awhile! Thirteen years ago, I adopted my first cat from their old location in a little house converted into a shelter.

When Mike and I decided to adopt another kitty we headed out to their new-to-us location on Neptune Crescent. It's ... not near anything. It's in an industrial park, as far as I can tell. I have to say, while their digs are larger and nicer, I miss their... more

I only have fantastic things to say about Bide Awhile. Both the volunteering and adoption aspects are phenomenal. You get an instant sense of how committed the director and staff are to the welfare of each and every one of the adoptees they care for.

After adopting 2 cats through the shelter, I can honestly say that I've only had the best experiences. The staff know each cat personally, and... more

This is a shelter built with a animals-first mentality. The management will be the first to send you elsewhere if they don't think you are committed to offering the best possible home for one of their residents - and I say that with the utmost respect and appreciation. Their facilities - hosting 90% cats and a few dogs on occasion - are top-notch including state-of-the-art features that halt... more