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RubyCats is a nonprofit dedicated to the safety and well-being of cats that opened Toledo's first Cat Café.

Get your disco shoes and whiskers ready. 🕺🐾 Join RubyCats at Handmade Toledo for an unforgettable evening of disco, dancing and doing good. Celebrate with fellow cat lovers while enjoying delicious food, complimentary refreshments, a cash bar, music, exciting auction items and plenty of sparkle &mdash; all in support of RubyCats&#39; rescue and adoption mission. Every ticket helps provide shelter, medical care and enrichment for cats while keeping RubyCats a safe, welcoming place where people and cats can connect. Reserve your spot, hit the dance floor and make a difference. Purchase your tickets by Aug. 18 to save with early bird pricing! More details at <a fr-original-style="" href="//RubyCats.org/gala" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">RubyCats.org/gala</a>&nbsp;

Caturday Night Fever Gala

See all the baskets below.Celebrate the moms, mother figures and cat lovers in your life with our special Mother&rsquo;s Day Basket Raffle! This thoughtfully curated collection of prizes brings together relaxation, creativity and a little feline fun&mdash;perfect for treating someone special (or yourself!).&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1776543681/wysiwyg/jflasbcsg2lq7eqe7xrg.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">Basket #1 - SpaThis gift was generously donated by Stilla Salon, Spa, and Boutique. The tote sells for $68, and the gift cards for a facial and pedicure are valued at over $150, with sample sized products from the salon and spa included. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1776543727/wysiwyg/jjloqdi4s7785auf04fe.jpg" style="width: 447px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 447px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">Basket #2 - CraftyGift basket for the crafty cat lover: Vinha DavCoutada Velha red blend wine with cat themed wine bag, jewelry arrow kit, notebook, notecards, watercolor pencils, cat themed zipper pouch and buff city soap. Donated by Tallie Carter Design. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1776543840/wysiwyg/jfoxdi6cdn1qfx0wvukp.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">Basket #3 - HealingGift box with candle, glass cup with lid and reusable glass straw, cat necklace, cat pouch, and cat socks, and a massage therapy gift certificate for a 1 hour massage from The Healing Tree by Gina Grimm, regularly priced at $85. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1776543902/wysiwyg/jwqd57bycs9ocmusjpna.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">Basket #4 - Cat TreeFlower cat tower with separate, coordinated flower cat bed donated by CrossCountry Mortgage. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1776543947/wysiwyg/uegry4afanyftqgj02n3.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Basket #5 - Cat PlaySpring plush, teaser, ball and toy variety pack from Chewy, and flower house with scratcher floor donated by CrossCountry Mortgage. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, &amp; 7 for $20!&nbsp; Drawing to be held on Saturday, May 9th at 1pm - you need not be present to win!

RubyCats Mother's Day Basket Raffle 2026

Oscar the Easter Bunny-Kitty hopped in &amp; our Spring basket raffle is ready! See all the baskets below.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774835110/wysiwyg/oinglslmev75zflotk2b.jpg" style="width: 288px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 288px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">1. Kid&rsquo;s Basket: includes Lego creator set, bunny bubbles, Peeps, Krabby Patties candy set, M&amp;Ms Easter tube, MeeMeows collectors item, cat ears, kitty cat pens, bunny plush. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774835157/wysiwyg/zjlriuinvtrkujvdy0jg.jpg" style="width: 287px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 287px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">2. Kid&rsquo;s Basket:&nbsp;includes Lego Creator set, Littlest Pet Shop colllection item, microfiber screen cleaner, Peeps, kitty cat pens, Squishmallow collectors, item, bunny plush, notebook, M&amp;Ms Easter tube. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774835181/wysiwyg/ez8m5wjpgfxc0nawqvc6.jpg" style="width: 283px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 283px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">3. Adult basket:&nbsp;gift card, mug and items from Common Grounds Coffee Co., bottle of wine from Stag&rsquo;s Leap Wine Cellars, craft cocktail mixers, cat wine glass markers, handmade cat plush. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774835200/wysiwyg/avoy0hinyfsqh8xjes0f.jpg" style="width: 278px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 278px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">4. Cat Basket:&nbsp;Yacht cat scratcher/hidey hole, jumbo box of Temptations treats, Churu bites, Churu tubes, basket of cat toys. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774835225/wysiwyg/x6m9df0jlb7yecmj4jcp.jpg" style="width: 280px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 280px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">5. Teen basket: includes bonsai tree, hand sanitizer sprays plus case, Music sucker, cat water bottle, microfiber screen cleaner, M&amp;Ms Easter tube, art set, character eraser, fuzzy socks. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1774835242/wysiwyg/sxvpitzp7k3omgp83cf1.jpg" style="width: 281px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit; border-radius: 10px; -webkit-background-clip: padding-box; background-clip: padding-box;" fr-original-style="width: 281px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable fr-rounded">6. Adult basket: includes a gift card for a Stilla Signature facial, items from Stilla Salon Spa Boutique, craft cocktail mixers, handmade kitty plush. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10, &amp; 7 for $20!&nbsp; Drawing to be held on April 4th at 12:15pm - you need not be present to win!

RubyCats Easter Basket Raffle 2026

Our newest rescued kittens need names 🐾&nbsp;and we&rsquo;d love your help.&nbsp; Thank you so much for suggesting your best ideas to help us name these little floofs in Round One. Every dollar goes directly toward their care, including vet visits. Our Board of Directors reviewed the suggestions and selected the Top 5 finalists.&nbsp;Vote now on the final names in a second round of donations. ($5 per vote) #1. Blue Collar: Male#2. Pink Collar: Female#3. Orange Collar: Male&nbsp;

Help Name Our Kittens - Final Round

Our newest rescued kittens need names 🐾&nbsp;and we&rsquo;d love your help. Share your favorite name ideas below. Your suggestions help us get these kittens ready for their next chapter in a loving home. 💗 Your donation supports their care as they prepare for adoption! Round One: Suggest names for our three kittens$5 per name per kittenDonate $100 for unlimited names #1. Blue Collar: Male#2. Pink Collar: Female#3. Orange Collar: Male We&rsquo;ll collect all name ideas, and our Board will choose finalists. Then, you&rsquo;ll get to vote on the winning names in a second round of donations! Note: Submitting a name doesn&rsquo;t guarantee it will be chosen, but we&rsquo;ll consider every suggestion with love.

Help Name Our Kittens - Round One

Get ready to bid and make spirits bright! Our Merry Silent Auction features festive gift baskets &mdash; each packed with themed goodies perfect for gifting&hellip; or keeping for yourself. Every bid supports RubyCats and helps us continue rescuing and caring for our feline friends. PLUS: All items features $5 Boo Bucks to be used in-person at RubyCats.

Merry Silent Auction

These Cats Cast a Spell &mdash; and Could Be Yours!Adopt one of these handmade feline sculptures &mdash; created by RubyCats&rsquo; founding Executive Director, Tallie &mdash; and bring a touch of magic home this Halloween! Each cat was lovingly crafted using plaster of Paris and fabric and featured in RubyCats&rsquo; display at the Metroparks&rsquo; Eerie Manor House. These larger than life-size cats are perfect for a spooky-cute centerpiece or year-round d&eacute;cor for cat lovers. Don&rsquo;t miss your chance to take home Pumpkin, Midnight or Ember &mdash; and support RubyCats&rsquo; mission to rescue and rehome cats in need. Each winning bid comes with a free cat caf&eacute; visit to RubyCats ($15 value). Pick up available starting Sunday, Nov. 2, at 12 p.m. Note: In-person pickup requested. Shipping would require additional fees.&nbsp;

RubyCats’ Eerie Manor Cats Auction

With your generous contributions, we&rsquo;ll be able to create a cozy and welcoming space where humans can enjoy refreshments while bonding with adorable cats.

With your generous contributions, we’ll be able to create a cozy and welcoming space where humans can enjoy refreshments while bonding with adorable cats.

The Joyce Fae Jacobs Cat Care Fund honors the legacy of Joyce Fae Jacobs, a beloved former caretaker of 618 Adams Street during its days as the Camel Bar &mdash; fondly remembered by neighbors as the &ldquo;cat bar.&rdquo; Joyce&rsquo;s deep compassion for stray cats laid the foundation for the feline refuge RubyCats has become today.&nbsp; This fund supports the daily care, medical needs and well-being of the cats who now call RubyCats home. Your gift helps continue her legacy of love, one paw at a time.

The Joyce Fae Jacobs Cat Care Fund honors the legacy of Joyce Fae Jacobs, a beloved former caretaker of 618 Adams Street during its days as the Camel Bar — fondly remembered by neighbors as the “cat bar.” Joyce’s deep compassion for stray cats laid the foundation for the feline refuge RubyCats has become today. This fund supports the daily care, medical needs and well-being of the cats who now call RubyCats home. Your gift helps continue her legacy of love, one paw at a time.

Joyce Fae Jacobs Cat Care Fund

Celebrate RubyCats Founding Executive Director Tallie&rsquo;s birthday by helping support the cats and mission she cares so deeply about. Donations from this special fundraiser will help RubyCats continue providing a safe, welcoming space for rescue cats and the community.&nbsp; Help us reach our $200 birthday goal! 🐾

Celebrate RubyCats Founding Executive Director Tallie’s birthday by helping support the cats and mission she cares so deeply about. Donations from this special fundraiser will help RubyCats continue providing a safe, welcoming space for rescue cats and the community. Help us reach our $200 birthday goal! 🐾

RubyCats

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Past events

Past events

Caturday Night Fever Gala

RubyCats Mother's Day Basket Raffle 2026

RubyCats Easter Basket Raffle 2026

Help Name Our Kittens - Final Round

Help Name Our Kittens - Round One

Merry Silent Auction

RubyCats’ Eerie Manor Cats Auction

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