Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE

🎉 Happy tails update! 🎉

Ripon & Baraboo have been adopted! 🐾 These two sweet kitties are officially off to their forever home, and we couldn’t be more excited for them.

A big thank you to everyone who helped them along their journey and celebrated their story. We’re wishing Ripon & Baraboo a lifetime of love, cozy naps, and endless purrs in their new home. 🧡

🐾 Almost Home Cat Rescue Open House! 🐾

Come meet our adorable, adoptable cats and learn more about Almost Home Cat Rescue!

📅 Thursday
🕙 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 925 E. Ogden Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Whether you're looking to adopt, volunteer, or just spend some time with some amazing cats, we'd love to see you there!

🌟 Meet the Founders: Todd 🌟
Todd is a Co-Founder of Almost Home Cat Rescue MKE and currently serves as Operations Manager—while also wearing just about every volunteer hat imaginable. From maintenance and cleaning to fundraising events and cat transport, Todd helps keep the rescue running day in and day out.

He began volunteering in 2019 at another Milwaukee-based rescue before co-founding AHCR in 2021 alongside a group of like-minded volunteers who wanted to build something even better—for both cats and the community.

Outside of the rescue, Todd has spent an incredible 40 years in the commercial skylight industry and currently works as a Renovation Manager. But his passion for rescue started in an unexpected way—he wasn’t always a “cat person.” That changed when he and his family found a kitten named Molly in their backyard. The rest is history.

At AHCR, Todd truly does it all—cleaning, restocking, managing building operations, coordinating with property management, monitoring temperatures, fixing anything that breaks, and making sure the space stays safe and comfortable for the cats. A typical shift might include litter box duty, vacuuming, checking supplies, and troubleshooting heating or plumbing issues.

His favorite part of rescue? The people and the cats. Todd loves getting to know the diverse volunteer team, meeting incredible cats, and seeing adopters find their perfect match. The biggest challenge is ongoing fundraising—because keeping the doors open takes constant effort.

One moment that stands out to him is watching the transformation of the space—from a former hair salon into the welcoming, home-like environment it is today. He’s also especially proud of AHCR being voted #2 Best Animal Shelter of 2025 in Shepherd Express’ Best of the Best.

Todd has experienced both the highs and the heartbreak of rescue. From celebrating medical successes like FIP survivors Kenji and Ronnie, to grieving the loss of fragile kittens despite best efforts—those moments reinforce how important this work is and how much the team relies on each other.

He believes one of the biggest misconceptions is that shelters are funded and have unlimited resources—when in reality, rescues like AHCR rely entirely on volunteers, donations, and community support.

💬 “Adopting a pet is a lifetime commitment. When people don’t hold up their end, the animals are the ones who suffer.”

Todd continues to show up because this work gives him purpose—and because even small efforts can make a big difference in a cat’s life.