Patricia H. Ladew Foundation

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August 9, 2025

The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, Inc. is a New York State Registered Shelter/Rescue. Our Registration Number is RR321.

Providing sanctuary, medical treatment & adoption services for cats rescued from municipal shelters.

While Pat Ladew was alive, she provided this house in Oyster Bay to serve as a sanctuary for homeless cats. Upon her death in 2002, Pat’s estate established the Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, Inc. to ensure that the sanctuary would be funded and sustained for years to come. The sanctuary was renovated in 2012, adding a much needed clinic. Most recently, in 2021, the shelter underwent a “retrovation” adding sustainable cat furniture, designed by built by Square Paws in partnership with Gerwald Construction.

The house in Oyster Bay is a closed–admission sanctuary for homeless cats that are rescued primarily from municipal shelters in Long Island and New York City. It features outdoor enclosed runs and offers a home–like atmosphere where the cats live uncaged (unless illness necessitates temporary caging).

Caretakers live on the premises to provide daily care for the cats. Our on-site staff veterinarian checks each cat on a regular basis and provides any medical treatment necessary. All cats are vaccinated, tested for FELV/FIV, sterilized and microchipped. New cats are quarantined for 30 days prior to introduction to the resident cats. Due to our small size, we are unable to accept cats from the public.

If the cats wish, they can also go outside to their Catio, a playground built just for cats. Our cats have year-round access to fresh air and the ability to explore high cat walks for safe bird watching. They can also be tantalized by a butterfly garden, cross rope bridges, relax on a swing, chase leaves and/or sunbathe to the soothing sounds of wind chimes.

Ask about the Patricia H. Ladew Foundation – Seniors for Seniors Program – which was designed to help senior cats find homes while relieving senior adopters of the financial burden of adopting a senior cat.