HELLO WHISKERS
Saving Kittens, Changing Lives: Kitten Rescue and Adoption in Portugal
We’re passionate about kitten rescue, kitten adoption, and creating brighter futures for cats along Portugal’s Silver Coast and beyond. Join us in building a brighter future for kittens and cats, one set of whiskers at a time.
Total Rescued
131
Available Adoptions
45
Rescued Neonatals
27
Neutering
Completed
44
Special Needs
3
Rescued 2024
52
The above stats were last updated on July 23, 2025
We're Making an Impact!
Kitten Rescue
Hello Whiskers rescues and rehabilitates kittens, offering medical care and education while facilitating adoptions to loving homes.
Street Colony Control
Hello Whiskers manages street colony control through sterilization and medical care for stray cats, helping to reduce overpopulation and improve the health of local feline communities
Educational Support
Hello Whiskers provides educational support by offering resources on responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, spaying/neutering, and ways to help through volunteering, donations, and advocacy.
FIP / PIF support
Hello Whiskers offers guidance and medicine access to help those battling this deadly virus. FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), also known as PIF in Portugal, is a severe viral disease in kittens and cats.
Expand Hello Whiskers
Hello Whiskers offers free opportunities to facilitate a Hello Whiskers kitten rescue in your neighborhood, providing guidance, resources, and support to help expand local rescue efforts at
no cost
Say Hello to Your Purr-fect Match
Explore our adorable kittens ready for their forever homes! Each rescue is looking for a responsible, loving family.
For the most up-to-date information and to meet our kittens in person, contact Hello Whiskers directly.
We’d love to welcome you for a visit and help you find your perfect companion!
Support the Paws!
Bring your purr-sistence, skills, and heart to Hello Whiskers and help us change lives, one set of whiskers at a time.
From hands-on care to helping with transport and fostering, every role is vital to our mission.
Join our community of animal lovers and help us give every cat a brighter future!
Donate
Support with funds or supplies for food, vet care, and essentials.
Volunteer
Help with kitten care, transport, events, or admin tasks.
Spread the Word
Share our mission and cats online or with friends.
Foster a Kitten
Offer a temporary home for kittens to quarantine.
Adopt
Give a Hello Whiskers kitten a forever home.
Help with Trapping
Help safely trap feral cats for care and socialization
Drive Kittens
Drive cats to veterinary appointments or foster homes.
Sponsor a Kitten
Cover a kitten’s care or medical costs.
Provide Services
Use your expertise to help our rescue.
HELP US ACHIEVE
OUR MISSION
To Improve the Quality of Life for Felines Across Portugal
Our Founder
Katie has been part of rescuing over 400 kittens since moving to Portugal
Say Hello to Katie
Katie, a Canadian cat lover and professional marketer, moved to Portugal in the winter of 2020. She rescued her first kittens, OJ and Sass, in 2021, which sparked her journey into feline rescue. Later that year, she co-founded a local rescue but shifted her focus to launch Hello Whiskers in spring 2024, allowing her to broaden her mission and rescue without limits. Since starting her work, Katie has been part of saving over 400 kittens. With her own trio, OJ, Love (adopted from her previous rescue), and Larry (rescued from nearby streets), Katie has a heartfelt vision to expand Hello Whiskers nationwide. Her kindness, compassion, and drive form the core of Hello Whiskers, creating a brighter future for Portugal’s felines.
Donate
Every donation to Hello Whiskers helps rescue vulnerable kittens from the streets, provides them with medical care, nourishment, and love, and finds them safe, forever homes. Your support makes a
life-changing difference, whether it’s funding urgent treatments, vaccinations, or daily care, every contribution helps save lives.
Join us in giving these kittens the future they deserve!
Bank Transfer
IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 4562 1230 0240 5
BIC/SWIFT: BCOMMPTPL
Name: Katie Hagan
Note: Hello Whiskers
[MB]WAY
+351 912 831 866
Note:
Hello Whiskers
Other ways to Support the 'Paws'
Wish List
Select items from our wish list to donate to our rescue.
Patreon
A secure and flexible way to support our cause through monthly donations.
GoFundMe
An easy and secure platform to make online donations to support a cause.
PayPal
A secure and convenient way to donate online.
In-Kind
Donate new or gently used items like blankets, beds, food, and other supplies.
Every act of kindness helps us rescue, heal and rehome vulnerable kittens.
If a direct bank transfer isn’t your preferred method, there are other meaningful ways to support Hello Whiskers.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
Pawsitive Feedback
Feedback from our volunteers, foster caregivers, and adopters!
Biscuits and Beans – Blog
Celebrate World
Wildlife Day
March 3rd is World Wildlife Day: A day to celebrate and protect the incredible creatures we share this planet with.
READ MORE
Celebrating Earth Hour
Saturday March 29 we’re aligning a
paw-some donation drive to support our kitten rescue along side Earth Hour (the day to actively help the Earth).
READ MORE!
World Stray Animal Day
Thursday April 4 we’re launching a paws-itive donation drive for World Stray Animal Day, a global moment to help animals in need and support our kitten rescue!
READ MORE!
HELLO
WHISKERS
Saving Kittens, Changing Lives:
Kitten Rescue and Adoption in Portugal
Total Rescued
84
Available Adoptions
12
Adoption Rate
86%
Rescued 2024
52
Neutering
Completed
44
Special Needs
3
The above stats were last updated on April 20, 2025
We're Making
an Impact!
Kitten Rescue
Hello Whiskers rescues and rehabilitates kittens, offering medical care and education while facilitating adoptions to loving homes.
Street Colony Control
Hello Whiskers manages street colony control through sterilization and medical care for stray cats, helping to reduce overpopulation and improve the health of local feline communities
Educational Support
Hello Whiskers provides educational support by offering resources on responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, spaying/neutering, and ways to help through volunteering,
donations, and advocacy.
FIP / PIF support
Hello Whiskers offers guidance and medicine access to help those battling this deadly virus. FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), also known as PIF in Portugal, is a severe viral disease in kittens and cats.
Expand Hello Whiskers
Hello Whiskers offers free opportunities to facilitate a Hello Whiskers kitten rescue in your neighborhood, providing guidance, resources, and support to help expand local rescue efforts at
no cost
Say Hello to
Your
Purr-fect Match
Explore our adorable kittens ready for their forever homes! Each rescue is looking for a responsible, loving family. For the most
up-to-date information and to meet our kittens in person, contact Hello Whiskers directly. We’d love to welcome you for a visit and help you find your perfect companion!
Support the Paws!
Bring your purr-sistence, skills, and heart to Hello Whiskers and help us change lives—one set of whiskers at a time.
From hands-on care to helping with transport and fostering, every role is
vital to our mission.
Join our community of animal lovers and help us give every cat a brighter future!
Donate
Support with funds or supplies for food, vet care, and essentials.
Volunteer
Help with kitten care, transport, events, or
admin tasks.
Spread the Word
Share our mission and cats online or with friends.
Adopt
Give a Hello Whiskers kitten a forever home.
Drive Kittens
Drive cats to veterinary appointments or foster homes.
Foster a Kitten
Offer a temporary home for kittens to quarantine.
Help with Trapping
Help trap feral cats for care or sterilization.
Provide Services
Use your expertise to help our rescue.
HELP US ACHIEVE
OUR MISSION
To Improve the Quality of Life for Felines Across Portugal
Our Founder
Katie has been part of
rescuing over 400 kittens
since moving to Portugal
Say Hello
to Katie
Katie, a Canadian cat lover and professional marketer, moved to Portugal in the winter of 2020. She rescued her first kittens, OJ and Sass, in 2021, which sparked her journey into feline rescue. Later that year, she
co-founded a local rescue but shifted her focus to launch Hello Whiskers in spring 2024, allowing her to broaden her mission and rescue without limits. Since starting her work, Katie has been part of saving over 400 kittens. With her own trio, OJ, Love (adopted from her previous rescue), and Larry (rescued from nearby streets), Katie has a heartfelt vision to expand Hello Whiskers nationwide. Her kindness, compassion, and drive form the core of Hello Whiskers, creating a brighter future for Portugal’s felines.
Donate
Every donation to Hello Whiskers helps rescue vulnerable kittens from the streets, provides them with medical care, nourishment, and love, and finds them safe, forever homes.
Your support makes a
life-changing difference, whether it’s funding urgent treatments, vaccinations, or daily care, every contribution helps save lives.
Join us in giving these kittens the future they deserve!
Bank Transfer
IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 4562 1230 0240 5
BIC/SWIFT: BCOMMPTPL
Name: Katie Hagan
Note: Hello Whiskers
[MB]WAY
+351 912 831 866
Note: Hello Whiskers
Other ways to Support the 'Paws'
Every act of kindness helps us rescue, heal and rehome vulnerable kittens.
If a direct bank transfer isn’t your preferred method, there are other meaningful ways to support Hello Whiskers. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
Wish List
Select items from our wish list to donate to our rescue.
Patreon
A secure and flexible way to support our cause through monthly donations.
GoFundMe
An easy and secure platform to make online donations to support a cause.
PayPal
A secure and convenient way to donate online.
In-Kind
Donate new or gently used items like blankets, beds, food, and other supplies.
Pawsitive Feedback
Feedback from our volunteers,
foster caregivers, and adopters!
Biscuits & Beans Blog
Celebrate World
Wildlife Day
March 3rd is World Wildlife Day:
A day to celebrate and protect the incredible creatures we share
this planet with.
READ MORE!
Celebrating Earth Hour
Saturday March 29 we’re aligning a
paw-some donation drive to support our kitten rescue along side Earth Hour (the day to actively help the Earth).
READ MORE!
World Stray Animal Day
Thursday April 4 we’re launching a
paws-itive donation drive for World Stray Animal Day: a global moment to help animals in need and support our kitten rescue!
READ MORE!
HELLO
WHISKERS
Saving Kittens, Changing Lives: Kitten Rescue and Adoption in Portugal
We’re passionate about kitten rescue, kitten adoption, and creating brighter
futures for cats along Portugal’s Silver Coast and beyond. Join us in building a
brighter future for kittens and cats, one set of whiskers at a time.
Total Rescued
84
Available Adoptions
12
Adoption Rate
86%
Neutering
Completed
44
Special Needs
3
Rescued 2024
52
The above stats were last updated on April 20, 2025
We're Making an Impact!
Kitten
Rescue
Hello Whiskers rescues and rehabilitates kittens, offering medical care and education while facilitating adoptions to loving homes.
Street Colony Control
Hello Whiskers manages street colony control through sterilization and medical care for stray cats, helping to reduce overpopulation and improve the health of local feline communities
Educational Support
Hello Whiskers provides educational support by offering resources on responsible pet ownership, animal welfare, neutering, and ways to help through volunteering, donations, and advocacy.
FIP / PIF Support
Hello Whiskers offers guidance and medicine access to help those battling this deadly virus. FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis), also known as PIF in Portugal, is a severe viral disease in kittens and cats.
Expand Hello Whiskers
Hello Whiskers offers free opportunities to facilitate a Hello Whiskers kitten rescue in your neighborhood, providing guidance, resources, and support to help expand local rescue efforts at no cost
Say Hello to Your
Purr-fect Match
Explore our adorable kittens ready for their forever homes! Each rescue is looking for a responsible, loving family. For the most up-to-date information and to meet our kittens in person, contact Hello Whiskers directly. We’d love to welcome you for a visit and help you find your perfect companion!
Support the Paws!
Bring your purr-sistence, skills, and heart to Hello Whiskers and help us change lives, one set of whiskers at a time. From hands-on care to helping with transport and fostering, every role is vital to our mission. Join our community of animal lovers and help us give every cat a brighter future!
Donate
Support with funds or supplies for food, vet care, and essentials.
Volunteer
Help with kitten care, transport, events, or admin tasks.
Spread the Word
Share our mission and cats online or with friends.
Foster a Kitten
Offer a temporary home for kittens to quarantine.
Adopt
Give a Hello Whiskers kitten a forever home.
Help with Trapping
Help safely trap feral cats for care and socialization
Drive Kittens
Drive cats to veterinary appointments or foster homes.
Sponsor a Kitten
Cover a kitten’s care or medical costs.
Provide Services
Use your expertise to help our rescue.
HELP US ACHIEVE
OUR MISSION
To Improve the Quality of Life for Felines Across Portugal
Say Hello to Katie
Katie, a Canadian cat lover and professional marketer, moved to Portugal in the winter of 2020. She rescued her first kittens, OJ and Sass, in 2021, which sparked her journey into feline rescue. Later that year, she co-founded a local rescue but shifted her focus to launch Hello Whiskers in spring 2024, allowing her to broaden her mission and rescue without limits. Since starting her work, Katie has been part of saving over 400 kittens. With her own trio, OJ, Love (adopted from her previous rescue), and Larry (rescued from nearby streets), Katie has a heartfelt vision to expand Hello Whiskers nationwide. Her kindness, compassion, and drive form the core of Hello Whiskers, creating a brighter future for Portugal’s felines.
Our Founder
Katie has been part of rescuing over 350 kittens since moving to Portugal
Donate
Every donation to Hello Whiskers helps rescue vulnerable kittens from the streets, provides them with medical care, nourishment, and love, and finds them safe, forever homes. Your support makes a life-changing difference, whether it’s funding urgent treatments, vaccinations, or daily care, every contribution helps save lives. Join us in giving these kittens the future they deserve!
Bank Transfer
IBAN: PT50 0033 0000 4562 1230 0240 5
BIC/SWIFT: BCOMMPTPL
Name: Katie Hagan
Note: Hello Whiskers
[MB]WAY
+351 912 831 866
Note:
Hello Whiskers
Other ways to Support the 'Paws'
Every act of kindness helps us rescue, heal and rehome vulnerable kittens. If a direct bank transfer isn’t your preferred method, there are other meaningful ways to support Hello Whiskers. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
Pawsitive Feedback
Feedback from our volunteers, foster caregivers, and adopters!
Biscuits and Beans – Blog
Celebrate World
Wildlife Day
March 3rd is World Wildlife Day: A day to celebrate and protect the incredible creatures we share this planet with.
READ MORE!
Celebrating Earth Hour
Saturday March 29 we’re aligning a
paw-some donation drive to support our kitten rescue along side Earth Hour (the day to actively help the Earth).
READ MORE!
World Stray Animal Day
Thursday April 4 we’re launching a paws-itive donation drive for World Stray Animal Day, a global moment to help animals in need and support our kitten rescue!
READ MORE!