Are you in search of your new best friend? Whiskers N Wishes Sanctuary, in Marana, will be hosting an open house this weekend, with nearly 50 cats available to adopt.

The nonprofit, started nearly five years ago, has helped find homes for nearly 700 cats.

Founder, Emily Shields, knew running a cat rescue was something she had always wanted to do. Now, she pursues this passion while raising young kids and working a full-time job.

Sometimes you see a cat come out of their shell for the first time, sometimes you see a cat play with a toy for the first time theyve never had a toy in their life, sometimes you see a family come in that has lost their cat and they really are looking for a new friend and they bond with a cat, its worth it every time, she said.

She said they are currently over

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