Teamwork makes the Dreamwork

We have a highly-committed team of Volunteers & Board Members and are actively looking to hire a rescue office manager to keep us all organized and gettin’ stuff done.

Ready to join a team of highly motivated animal lovers?

We couldn’t do anything without the support of generous businesses & community members

* Naughty Fox * Catalina Island Hospitality * Catalina Bath & Body * Catalina Divers Supply * Joe’s Rent A Boat & Tackle * Catalina Extreme Parasail * Catalina Island Inn * Catalina Canyon Inn * Catalina Shirt & Shade * Catalina Kids * Sailors Delight * Avalon Surf Co * Marlin Club * Chet’s Hardware * Blues & Brass * Catalina Sportswear * Leo’s Drugstore

* Abe’s Liquor * Catalina Coffee & Cookie * Steamer Trunk * Catalina Hair & Nails * Catalina Cones * Steve’s Steakhouse * Catalina Memories * Seashore Angel’s * The Sandtrap * Catalina Horseback Adventures * Silver Canyon Pottery * Island Rentals * Catalina Island Co * Catalina By The Sea * Metropole Hotel * Touch of Heaven Spa * Catalina Conservancy

* Shades of Catalina * The Sandbox * Peggy’s Gift Shop * Staircase * Haunted Catalina * Catalina Express * Catalina Island Museum * Lloyd’s of Avalon * Scuba by Design * Coney Island West * Luna & Co * Buoys & Gulls * LoLo’s Barber Shop * Coyote Joes * Afishinado * The Kelp Forest * The Lobster Trap

* Avalon Seafood * The Islander * Barbara Sherman * Bluewater Avalon * Buffalo Nickel * Catalina Parasail * Wet Spot Rentals * Catalina Crafters * Catalina Adventure Sailing * Juan Rodriguez Photography * Art by Jewly * Mrs T’s

* Naughty Fox * Catalina Island Hospitality * Catalina Bath & Body * Catalina Divers Supply * Joe’s Rent A Boat & Tackle * Catalina Extreme Parasail * Catalina Island Inn * Catalina Canyon Inn * Catalina Shirt & Shade * Catalina Kids * Sailors Delight * Avalon Surf Co * Marlin Club * Chet’s Hardware * Blues & Brass * Catalina Sportswear * Leo’s Drugstore * Abe’s Liquor * Catalina Coffee & Cookie * Steamer Trunk * Catalina Hair & Nails * Catalina Cones * Steve’s Steakhouse * Catalina Memories * Seashore Angel’s * The Sandtrap * Catalina Horseback Adventures * Silver Canyon Pottery * Island Rentals * Catalina Island Co * Catalina By The Sea * Metropole Hotel * Touch of Heaven Spa * Catalina Conservancy * Shades of Catalina * The Sandbox * Peggy’s Gift Shop * Staircase * Haunted Catalina * Catalina Express * Catalina Island Museum * Lloyd’s of Avalon * Scuba by Design * Coney Island West * Luna & Co * Buoys & Gulls * LoLo’s Barber Shop * Coyote Joes * Afishinado * The Kelp Forest * The Lobster Trap * Avalon Seafood * The Islander * Barbara Sherman * Bluewater Avalon * Buffalo Nickel * Catalina Parasail * Wet Spot Rentals * Catalina Crafters * Catalina Adventure Sailing * Juan Rodriguez Photography * Art by Jewly * Mrs T’s

Thank YOU!!!

Our Board of Directors

  • Dianne Stone

    Advisor and Historian

    Members and supporters of CIHS  share a common trait- we all have a passionate heart for animals. By working together for animal welfare and rights, we believe we do make a difference.

  • Cheryl Allison

  • John Villafana

    Board Member

  • Tracy Eddy

    Board Member and Adoption Coordinator

  • Brenda Jordahl

    President

  • Laura "Lola" DeMiele

    Board Member

  • Shana Cassidy

  • Lori Snell

    Vice President

  • Johnna Stone

    Board Member

Our Shelter Receptionist and One Who Keeps us Organized

Jeannette Affolder

Come tour our unique cat shelter! We have three rooms where you can pet, play, or just watch our cats and kittens.

Shelter visiting hours are: Current visiting hours are Monday & Thursday 9:30 - 12-30

Or contact us to arrange a special visit. Click button below

Our Volunteers

  • Pet Pictures with Santa

    Our annual Christmas fundraiser at Shop At Home, with Board Members and Advisor to CIHS

  • Fun pic of volunteer in trailer with cats

    description of how good it feels to spend time caring for and loving on kitties awaiting their forever homes