Cat Connect is a coordination app designed to bring together shelters, fosters, donors, drivers, and colony caretakers into one rapid-response network for cats in need.

Problem

Shelters are often overcrowded, and even though communities are willing to help, care is fragmented across volunteers, fosters, and donors. Without a central system, too many cats remain at risk.

Solution

Cat Connect provides a shared platform where urgent needs are visible in real time. Features include an urgent feed that lists immediate cases, a community map that shows where help is needed, and micro-tasks that allow people to contribute in small but meaningful ways. Flexible fostering options let someone commit for a single night, a weekend, or a longer stretch of care. Donors and drivers can also connect directly to shelters or caretakers through the system.

Impact

Cats in need are placed more quickly, shelters gain breathing room, and volunteers feel supported with clear tasks and flexible options. By coordinating care across an entire community, Cat Connect demonstrates how design can strengthen compassion into a practical, scalable safety net.