Sanctuary of Mau home

SOM Spotlight

SOM celebrates the artists, rescuers, and beloved companions who fill the world with Memau. Tell us about your work, and you may be featured in the SOM Spotlight.

Artist Spotlight

Each month on the 9th, SOM shines a Spotlight on a creative making art inspired by their love for cats. Share your creative journey, what draws you to cats, and a few pieces of your work. If you are selected, we will email you so you can watch for your Spotlight and share it with the people you love.

Share up to 5 images (optional)

Photos are resized automatically so they upload quickly.

Ultimate Companion Spotlight

Each of the 9 life cycles celebrates one of the classic domestic cat coats, alongside its great cat. In the Ultimate Companion Spotlight, SOM features the beloved cats who share their Memau with our members, sharing their pictures and stories. Featured companions are treated like the gods they are, receiving offerings and gifts from the SOM community. Tell us about your little cat god below. We will contact you if your companion is chosen.

Share up to 5 images (optional)

Photos are resized automatically so they upload quickly.

Would you like the SOM community to honor your little cat god with gifts you will receive in the mail?

Rescuer Spotlight

Each month on the 9th, SOM shines a Spotlight on a group or individual doing exceptional work to improve the lives of cats, whether through rescue, fostering, TNR, or volunteering. Tell us about the work you do and the cats you have helped. If you are selected, we will email you so you can watch for your Spotlight and share it with the people you love.

Do you work on your own or with others?
Share up to 5 images (optional)

Photos are resized automatically so they upload quickly.