Ingrid’s Haven is a long-standing NFP cat shelter in Victoria, located around an hour north from Melbourne, caring for cats and kittens rescued primarily through local pounds and giving them the time, care and love they need while waiting for their forever homes.
We have recently started working together with Enchanted Rescue, bringing new energy, support and resources to the Haven.
This collaboration marks an exciting new chapter — focused on strengthening the shelter, improving outcomes for the cats, and creating a bright, positive future for Ingrid’s Haven while honoring Ingrid’s incredible legacy and the decades she has dedicated to putting strays and vulnerable cats first.
Ingrid’s Haven does not accept surrenders from the general public.
We are a no-kill shelter, committed to lifelong care when needed and the best possible matches for adoption
There are many, many rescue cats and kittens waiting for homes at Ingrid's Haven. Visit the main cat adoption pages to meet just some of them.
FEATURE CAT
Join the small but strong army of volunteers – affectionately known as the vollies - that help at the Haven.
Subscribe to Haven Happenings, our free quarterly newsletter, or browse through our past issues.
Sponsor an individual rescue cat, or become a Haven supporter.
We have a selection of short original cat care articles for you to get some tips. Topics include pregnant women and cats, adopting a senior and settling in an adult cat.
FORMER HAVENITES
Here are some former Havenites that have found forever homes! Pictured below are Bushwick Bill, Lilliana, Tara, Lennox, Andreas and Marshall.
Thanks to the wonderful folks at Goodwill Wines, at least $20 from every case of high-quality Australian wine bought from them goes directly to the care of the cats at the Haven.
Absolutely beautiful handcrafted gifts at the Ingrid's Haven Etsy store. Buy something catty for yourself or a cat-loving friend or family member. All proceeds going to Ingrid's Haven.
DEDICATION
This website is dedicated to all the wonderful people who understand how important it is to adopt a rescue pet ... and to the memory of all the animals that didn’t make it out of the pound.