About Us
Our Mission
Wayward Paws, Inc. was founded in 2006 to help slow the growing cat overpopulation problem in Central New York. Our team of dedicated volunteers operate throughout Madison, Onondaga, Cortland, Cayuga, and Southern Oswego counties. We work to:
Rescue and Rehome homeless cats and kittens
Support Families in Need who may be struggling to care for the pets they love
Control Community Cat Populations by trapping, sterilizing, and releasing animals back to their home colonies.
Wayward Paws, Inc. has no rescue center. Our network of volunteers fosters in their own homes until the cats & kittens are ready to find a forever family. Wayward Paws, Inc. provides training, support and all necessary veterinary care for foster animals in our care. Find the "Making a Difference" link on this website to discover how you can help support our work.
Meet the Board of Directors
Jackie P.
Jackie is our President of the Board of Directors and has been with our team since xxxx as a leader, volunteer, and foster. She also spends time volunteering with the SNAP clinic.
Craig M.
Craig is our Vice President of the Board of Directors and has been with our team since xxxx as a leader, volunteer, and foster.
Lisa S.
Lisa is our Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Board of Directors. She has been with our team since 2006 as a leader, volunteer, and foster. Lisa has also personally rescued horses, miniature horses, sheep, and dogs.
Alison B.
Alison is our Secretary of the Board of Directors and has been with our team since xxxx as a leader, volunteer, and foster.
Rita B.
Rita is a member of our Board of Directors and has been with our team since xxxx as a leader, volunteer, and foster.
Francesca T.
Francesca is a member of our Board of Directors and our Director of Technology and Social Media. She has been with our team since 2021 as a leader and volunteer.