Our Vision
To end the suffering of unwanted cats.
Our directors bring together operations, veterinary care, fundraising, finance, technology, and day-to-day sanctuary support.
Together, they help shape a safe and loving future for the cats of FFCS.
OUR HISTORY
A sanctuary built on compassion
Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ending the suffering of unwanted cats.
Our Mission
To advocate for unwanted, suffering, and starving feral cats. We offer sanctuary, medical care, and enrichment for cats that have been accepted into our care.
Our Current Focus
To provide sterilization surgeries to help control the feral population at large.
Our Motto
Teamwork makes OUR dream work!
Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary (FFCS) was established in 2016 by our current Executive Director, Julie Marvets. What started as just a warm garage for local unwanted and unadoptable cats, quickly grew to a deliberate and dedicated force to provide solutions to address the over-population of stray cats.
In 2022 the Dr. Beverly Stephenson Spay/Neuter Program was added to more directly address the overpopulation of stray cats. And in 2025, we welcomed the Furball Farm Feral Cat Wellness Center and our own veterinary team.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND FFCS
Our Team
Meet the directors whose passion brings the vision of Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary to life.
Laborers of Love
One team. One mission.
Back row (left to right)
Hannah
Marketing, fundraising, and the human rolodex of cat names. No one can identify our cats by name like Hannah! She is also in training to be a veterinary assistant.
Dr. Ashley
Beloved veterinarian, skilled surgeon, and lover of cows. Dr. Ashley has made the FFCS Feral Cat Wellness Center possible and successful!
Brett
Finance and accounting. Brett fills in doing whatever physical and construction work the sanctuary needs.
Mel
Sanctuary operations. Mel is also training to be an assistant for our veterinary team.
Kris
Kitten extraordinaire. Kris is a long term dedicated team member who is currently on leave.
Front row (left to right)
Julie
Founder and Executive Director. Julie imagines and implements ways to evolve FFCS to further address minimizing the number of feral cats in the future.
Karen
Administration and volunteer veterinarian. You can find Karen weighing Boris and Phatty or assisting in various administrative tasks.
Janis
Marketing, fundraising and merchandising. Janis developed and maintains the in-house software package necessary for tracking the sanctuary cats, their medical care and our spay/neuter program.
Shari
Volunteer Coordinator. Shari coordinates our volunteer coverage to ensure the regular maintenance and cleanliness of the sanctuary.
A cozy home for a good cause.
OUR AIRBNB
Stay at the Sanctuary
A comfortable stay. A brighter future for cats.
Support FFCS and visit while staying in our farmhouse. Located on the sanctuary property and just 1.3 miles from downtown Faribault, this quaint residence offers up to six guests a comfortable stay with the opportunity to even volunteer in the sanctuary.
On the sanctuary property
1.3 miles from downtown Faribault
Accommodates up to 6 guests
You won’t be alone.
You’ll share your stay with resident cats Teddy and Marley who are always looking for your company. They may accompany you outdoors but keep a watchful eye out for your belongings as Marley can have urinary issues from time to time.
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Book your stay and help make a difference.
Relax, recharge and support rescue cats.
Media Coverage
Who doesn’t want to hear warm fuzzies about cats? Check out what the local media has said!
