Copper's Cat Commune is a nonprofit cat sanctuary dedicated to the lifetime care of a limited population of medically challenged cats with a focus on paraplegics, the adoption of as many of those cats as can be reasonably accomplished, as well as the promotion of TNR programs and feline behavioral therapy.
Following the passing of long time resident Jason, the Commune was prepared to open its doors and arms to a new para in need of shelter. Mimi was contacted by email in early May regarding a young cat who had suffered a fall. Garfield had taken a tumble and fractured two vertebrae,
The Burrow feral enclosure houses a colony of feral cats who needed a new home when their colony was under threat. Two wonderful cat enthusiasts had been carefully managing a colony of cats in Spring, TX, thanks to their efforts the whole colony had undergone TNR and was thriving until a neighb
Apollo came to the Commune in 2021 as an owner-surrender. He is almost completely blind, likely experiencing the world as light and shadow. Apollo’s eyes don’t pain him and he navigates the world well, occasionally using his little paws to pat and feel around when he’s unsure what lies in front of him. At the Commune
In 2020 Mimi went to see a cat available for adoption through Smart Rescue, Allura, but as soon as she arrived a little black and white kitten launched herself at the front of her enclosure demanding Mimi’s attention.
Tiny, along with her sister, arrived at the veterinary clinic where Mimi worked when she was just well… tiny. At seven weeks old Mimi took the kittens home to foster. While her sister Lydia went on to be adopted Tiny knew she had found her people. She was adopted by Matt and Mimi
In 2020 Caduceus was found as a four or five month kitten roaming the streets of Fort Worth, TX by a friend of Mimi Baker. At the time Matt and Mimi had just said goodbye to two of their cuddliest personal cats, sweet girls Moki and China. Looking for a new cuddle buddy Mimi took in Caduceus as a personal pet and boy did they get a cuddler. This lovebug knew life on the streets was not for him and he shows his gratitude for his purrfect life
Allura was adopted from Smart Rescue by Matt and Mimi as a personal pet in 2022. She is a showstopper - solid white, with bright blue eyes that captured the Baker’s hearts. But her coloring is a clue to Allura’s differences, she is profoundly deaf -
Casper was brought to the Commune in 2018 due to chronic conjunctivitis. Because his eyes often require daily medication his family felt they could not care for him properly. Now he rests comfortably at the commune with meds available whenever he needs them.
A feral colony was living peacefully in a field next to a busy street, when a new property owner purchased an adjacent building. With plans for a food production plant he told the colony’s caretaker Marylin that the cats would have to leave or face hostile conditions. Distressed, Marylin reached out to Copper’s Cat Commune
Escape was living in a feral colony in a field next to a busy street. When a new property owner purchased an adjacent building with plans for a food production plant he told the colony’s caretaker Maylin that the cats would have to leave or face hostile conditions. Distressed, Marylin reached out to Copper’s Cat Commune and offered to build an enclosure and help maintain the cats if the Commune would provide her colony safe haven.
Sylvie came to the Commune after a toxoplasmosis infection left her with neurological problems. During her recovery she often experienced moments where she seemed absent and not taking in what was around her. Over her time at the Commune Sylvie’s neurological symptoms have diminished and now she is fat and happy.
In 2017 Copper’s Cat Commune responded to an urgent plea from a local colony caregiver - the cats she fed and TNR’d were under attack. Someone had begun shooting feral cats; in total 5 cats sustained wounds. The Commune sprang into action providing medical attentio
Leila is a semi-feral girl who lived with a loving family who could no longer keep her. Because she is cautious of humans her owners were concerned how she would fare being rehomed, but the Commune is a place where we meet cats where they are.
Betty White came to the Commune from a feral colony covered in mange. Because she is feral she was kept confined while undergoing treatment and healing from her skin infenction. The plan was initially to return to her feral colony but shortly after her arrival in 2023 Matt was hospitalized
Anna came to the Commune from a feral colony covered in mange. Because she is feral she was kept confined while undergoing treatment and healing from her skin infenction. The plan was initially to return to her feral colony but shortly after her arrival in 2023 Matt was hospitalized
Pico de Gato was born to a neighborhood stray taken in by a good samaritan. While four of the kittens in his litter were healthy and quickly adopted, Pico struggled to find a home. From the time he was able to move around his foster family noticed that his back legs didn’t function the same way as his siblings.
Some might say Butterscotch Lollipop was born unlucky. Afterall he was born paralyzed; from the beginning his little back legs just did not work. Unluckier still he was born in rural Texas where there are not many opportunities for a paraplegic cat to thrive. But Butters is a lucky boy, he was
Riker is a personal pet of Matt and Mimi’s. Late in 2023 Riker was surrendered to the clinic where Mimi works due to severe health issues.
Hiccup was found all alone outside when he was only around six weeks old. Paralyzed from birth he was likely unable to keep up with his siblings.
Flash was a cat we trapped during a TNR situation. He had some bad eye infections so we opted to hang on to him until he was cured. Unfortunately his eye issues proved to be chronic but he had become more friendly during this time and we let him stay.
Despite facing some challenges, Sparky's spirit is unbeatable, and he fits right in with our amazing Soggy Bottom Crew.
Rose Tyler was named so after the companion from Dr. Who. She is just wibbly-wobbly. She wobbles and shakes when she walks, often falling over. Despite this, she is an energetic, happy girl. She is also fearless and fierce.
One day Mr. Chibbs arrived at work with the intent of helping save lives. For many years (in cat time), he had been a blood donor and was proud of the work he was doing. Unfortunately, Mr. Chibbs arrived to a pink slip and an eviction notice.
Aries passed away suddenly on February 8, 2022 at the age of 6. His memorial page can be found here. ARIES
Aries is our resident superstar! He was found at a local car wash late on a Saturday night army crawling out of the bushes by a teenage boy whose whole family are animal lovers. They took him in that night, but knew they were in way over their heads. They put out a Facebook SOS the next morning. The magic of networking led that post to us, and I (Mimi) immediately contacted them and went and picked him up not knowing what we were getting into besides a kitten paralyzed from the waist down.
3D is the mama of the *only* litter of kittens ever born here at the Commune to date. She was found already pregnant in a parking lot in south Houston right after we moved here in 2011 and before we had any connections in the area.
Mama Dunn came to us from one of our neighbors. She was a stray that was dropped off in the neighborhood and had kittens in their garage.
Munchkin was a kitten that Mimi brought home that had some behavior issues. She was prone to biting without warning and would lunge at people’s faces. Matt dedicated his time to making her understand that people could be trusted and she bonded with him.
Odin came to us at the tender age of 6 weeks old. He was turned in to a local animal shelter and they contacted us. We could not turn him away. Odin had one eye that was so infected it had literally ruptured out of his head. His left eye was infected as well, though not to the same extent.
OB1 came to the Commune with his feral mama and two sibblings during a TNR project. Once the kittens were old enough to be weaned mama was fixed and returned
Garfield, Hiccup and Butterscotch Lollipop are each thriving at Copper’s Cat Commune thanks to Aries, thanks to Mimi, thanks to the Commune, thanks to You. Today you can give them another day of gentle care, another morning with a full belly, another afternoon of sunbeams, another night of love.
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