GiluFunds: Uniting Cat Lovers to Save Lives
Get involvedA Bold New Approach to Solving the Stray & Feral Cat Crisis
Most animal welfare initiatives focus solely on Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR)—an important but incomplete solution. At GiluFunds, we take a comprehensive, three-pronged approach to ensure real, lasting change for community cats:
Empower
Provide financial support and resources to independent rescuers, cat colony caretakers, and organizations through FAN (Feline Assistance Network) fundraising campaigns and grants.
Rescue
Ensure friendly, adoptable cats are placed in safe homes rather than returned to the streets. Offer alternative placement for feral cats in barn homes and sanctuaries when outdoor life is unsafe.
Love
Advocate for systemic change, including stronger legislation, education on responsible pet ownership, and community engagement to end the cycle of abandonment and neglect.
This strategic, long-term plan ensures we are not just managing the problem—we are solving it.
A lasting solution that goes beyond short-term fixes and addresses the root causes.
Philadelphia alone has an estimated 400,000 stray and feral cats—a crisis that grows daily. Without action, these cats face suffering, while communities struggle with the consequences.
The Challenges We Address:
- Overcrowded shelters with high euthanasia rates
- Public health concerns from unmanaged cat colonies
- Weak policies that fail to protect community cats
- Lack of awareness about responsible pet care and TNVR
How GiluFunds Works
Feline Assistance Network (FAN): GiluFunds empowers rescuers through our Feline Assistance Network (FAN), connecting independent trappers and cat rescue groups with donors who believe in their mission. By joining FAN, rescuers can launch fundraising campaigns, access emergency aid, and receive grants for veterinary care, food, and TNVR efforts.
FAN Campaign Hub: Fundraising for a Better Future Through FAN, donors can directly support rescue efforts. Whether giving to a specific campaign or contributing to our general fund, every dollar makes a tangible impact.
The Purr-sistence Fund: Long-Term Change. Our monthly giving program, The Purr-sistence Fund, ensures ongoing financial support for spay/neuter programs, medical care, and essential resources for community cats and their caretakers. Donations to this fund help sustain high-priority FAN campaigns.
GiluFunds is a
nationwide movement.
While we started in Pennsylvania, our mission extends across the U.S. to support rescuers and save cats everywhere. The solution is the same no matter the location—Funding, Education, and Legislation. Join us in creating a future where every cat has a chance.
From Words to Action: Our Strategy for Lasting Change
TNVR is a critical tool, but it’s not enough to stop the cycle of suffering. GiluFunds goes further, providing a comprehensive, results-driven solution:
TNR + Safe Placement: Friendly cats are not returned to the streets but placed into adoption programs. Feral cats in unsafe areas are relocated to barns and sanctuaries.
Legislative Action: We advocate for policy changes, including stronger spay/neuter laws and reclassifying cats as living beings rather than property.
Education & Prevention: We work to change the narrative around stray and feral cats, promoting responsible pet ownership and ending the cycle of abandonment.
Join us today—because saving lives requires more than just TNVR. It takes a movement.
How You Can Help
Donate
Make a one-time or monthly contribution to directly support rescue efforts.
Start a Campaign
Rescuers and guardians can create a FAN campaign to receive financial support from our network.
Shop with Purpose
Gilu’s online store donates 15% of all sales to cat rescue initiatives. Every purchase supports lifesaving work!
Advocate for Change
Help us push for stronger legislation to protect community cats.
Partner with Us
Rescue organizations can join the FAN network to gain access to funding, donor connections, and community-driven support.
Contact Us
We’re Here for You and Your Feline Friends
Contact Us
We’re Here for You and Your Feline Friends
Our Vision: A Future Where Every Cat is Safe
We take inspiration from successful international models like Istanbul and Rome, which have proven that humane, strategic solutions work. By working together—rescues, advocates, and supporters—we can build a future where no cat is left behind.