About Us
How did Leuk's Landing come about?
Leuk's Landing was founded in 2007 by Leona Foster. After many years in marketing and the market research business, she was looking for a passion to complement her work life. Having grown up on a farm and having kitties around all her life, she knew she wanted to do something to benefit cats and kittens. After consulting with one of her vets, Leona chose working with Feline Leukemia cats and kittens due to the higher euthanasia rate among these kitties. At Leuk's Landing we strive to give these cats a high-quality life, since they may not realize the quantity of life of a healthy kitty.
How do we operate?
Leuk's Landing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a permanent home for cats and kittens diagnosed with Feline Leukemia. Feline Leukemia cats should not live with healthy cats. While the average lifespan of a FeLV positive cat is shorter than a healthy cat, there is no reason why these cats cannot live a happy, healthy life with good care. While there is no cure for FeLV, there are things we do to boost their immune system and help ward off the onset of illnesses and health problems. At Leuk’s Landing, our goal is to give these cats and kittens a second chance and a high-quality life with lots of loving care and attention.
Leuk's Landing is completely run by volunteers. We have space in our sanctuary near Ann Arbor, MI for about 20-25 cats and kittens. Our facility is a retrofitted building with windows, high perches, catwalks and a kitchenette. We provide outdoor access to a natural fenced area. Our business model of recruiting long term foster homes for FeLV kitties allows us to serve another 50 kitties. We discovered over the years that our kitties tend to be healthier longer when they are in a low-stress environment like a home. Since we do not adopt our kitties out, we can only accept them as space becomes available.
All donations to Leuk's Landing are tax deductible and 100% goes toward the care of our feline residents and kitties in long term foster homes.
Ever since the inception of Leuk’s Landing, the organization has been governed by a Board of Directors. The Board adheres to a review of our semi-annual financial reporting with an annual budgeting process.
Board of Directors
David Ligotti
Treasurer; CPA, CFP, and owner of Oakwood Business Services
Leona Foster
Executive Director and President
Molly Tamulevich
At-Large Board Member, Campaign Manager for Food Systems at World Animal Protection, Australia
Bee Friedlander
Secretary, President of Attorneys for Animals
Tanya Gazdik
At-Large Board Member, Automotive Editor for Media Post with law degree focusing on animal law.
Gary Evans
At-Large Board Member, President of the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs
By the numbers
Sanctuary for ~500 kitties since 2007
Average onsite number of residents: 20-22 kitties
Average number in long-term foster homes: 50-55 kitties
Since our doors opened in 2007 we have provided sanctuary for nearly 500 cats and kittens. Prior to 2020 we often housed 40 cats onsite and only a few in long term foster homes. These numbers changed in 2020 - 2022 as we placed many in long-term foster homes during the Pandemic. Today, we have about 20-22 cats onsite and roughly 50-55 in long-term foster homes. Housing our kitties in homes reduces stress and has tended to make all our kitties healthier. Fewer cats in the communal living option at the sanctuary has also helped to improve their overall health.
Admissions and losses
As of 2020 our intake numbers have grown as a result of our expanded long-term foster program. Our losses are often influenced by the number of kittens we take in a year. Only about 50% of kittens will attain their first birthday.
Sources of cats
Rescues, shelters/humane societies and individuals are the main sources for our kitties.
Contact Us
Mailing address:
Leuk's Landing
5508 Tanglewood Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105