Testimonials

“If you are needing a wonderful person to foster kittens, I would like to recommend Ashley Schausten: (970) 697-5126. She is a true animal lover and she has a dedicated room in her home for the kitties, as well as a custom built 'catio' area where the kittens can get 'outdoor' fresh air, but while protected. She was very communicative and helpful in every way possible. She found a wonderful home for the littlest one who did not have a place yet, and sent follow up photos of him looking so loved and cared for. I will look to her again if we have any future fur babies who need placed in good homes!”

“Ashley, from Calico Hearts, has shown relentless heart and hope for our poor homeless and/or abandoned and neglected cats and kittens. We united together and homed almost 40 cats from a hoarding situation and were able to find many foster homes and permanent homes for these poor kittens and cats. She helped find resources and get them immunized and some of them spayed and neutered. She was very resourceful, very kind, has a huge heart, and even was able to take in several of the kittens herself. They love her. She's really great with the animals. She started this rescue and outreach with her own resources, and anything any of us can do really does go to help these precious babies. I don't know what all of these poor little souls would have done without her. I don't know what I would have done without her. I don't know what the people that had all these cats would have done without her. They did get evicted over the situation, and all of these cats would have been outside on the streets in a homeless colony — lost and confused. She has done amazing things on social media and other apps to help round up people and find other foster homes. She's somebody special, that's for sure. Calico Hearts is a rescue I would recommend to anyone. I can't thank you enough for stepping up and helping me through one of the toughest situations I'd ever witnessed regarding cats and kittens. I couldn't have done it without you. You truly are an angel.”

“Ashley from Calico Hearts has helped me so much throughout my hardship. She helped me home many of the cats that I've needed help homing, and I couldn't have done this without her. She's saved my situation and done everything possible to help me take care of my animals. I would recommend her if you need help — reach out, she always came through for me, and I appreciate everything from the bottom of my heart.”

“Fostering with Calico Hearts changed how I see my community. Watching a tiny, frightened kitten bloom into a confident, purring companion — and then go home with a loving family — is the most rewarding thing I've ever done.”

“I donate what I can each month — never much. But seeing the photos and updates, knowing my small gift bought formula or a vaccine, makes me feel like part of something real. This rescue is honest about every dollar.”

“Volunteering at supply drop-offs and transport runs showed me how much love goes into every single placement. Calico Hearts does the unglamorous, round-the-clock work that actually saves lives. I'm proud to help.”

“As a local business, partnering with Calico Hearts has meant everything to us. Hosting their drop-off point reminds our customers that small acts of kindness add up. They're the real deal.”

“My vet recommended Calico Hearts when I lost my senior cat. They didn't rush me. They matched me with a quiet, gentle adult who needed exactly the calm home I could offer. I gained a best friend and a cause to believe in.”