Urban Cat Coalition Celebrates Grand Opening of First Brick-and-Mortar Rescue Center in Milwaukee
New Clybourn Street location serves as a community hub for fosters, supplies, and trap-neuter-return (TNR) operations.
MILWAUKEE, WI — October 13, 2026 — Urban Cat Coalition (UCC), a non-profit organization dedicated to humanely reducing the homeless cat population in the Milwaukee area, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new shelter facility at 2812 W. Clybourn Street. The community is invited to celebrate this milestone at a CAT Block Party on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, featuring a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 AM.
The new facility marks the organization’s first physical brick-and-mortar hub. Primarily designed to support UCC’s expansive volunteer and foster network, the space will centralize foster supplies, house specialized trapping equipment, and serve as an operational base for community outreach and education. As the organization settles into the new space, UCC plans to establish permanent staffing and eventually house adoptable cats on-site.
“Having a dedicated physical space allows us to streamline our operations and better equip our network of passionate foster families and volunteers,” said Ruthie Weatherly, project coordinator for Urban Cat Coalition. “By centralizing our supplies and staging operations, we can move faster to care for community cats, support local caretakers, and work toward our ultimate goal of no new cats born outside.”
Grand Opening CAT Block Party Details
To mark the opening, UCC is hosting a family-friendly neighborhood block party. The event will feature local food trucks, children’s crafting stations, face painting, cat trivia, and booths from partner rescue organizations across the Milwaukee area.
| Event | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Urban Cat Coalition Shelter Grand Opening & Block Party |
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Time | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 AM) |
| Location | 2812 W. Clybourn Street, Milwaukee, WI 53208 |
| Activities | Adoptable cat meet-and-greets, games, food trucks, face painting, and partner rescue booths, playground, sidewalk chalk, storytime and much more! |
About Urban Cat Coalition
Urban Cat Coalition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping create a no-kill community in the Milwaukee area by humanely reducing the community cat population through targeted Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). UCC conducts targeted trapping, supports community cat caretakers with guidance and equipment, and educates the public on feline overpopulation and the vital benefits of TNR. To learn more, volunteer, or support UCC’s mission, visit urbancats.org.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
