Cat Depot

Cat Depot works daily to rescue abandoned, abused, injured, relinquished, and free roaming community/feral cats and kittens. In 2016, Cat Depot rescued 1,532 felines and assisted with both local and national rescues. The ultimate goal is that no cat would need us, but until then, we strive to improve the lives of cats in need.

Our adoption center works to find a good match and loving home for every cat. Dedicated efforts have resulted in increased adoption numbers every year for the last five years. In 2016, we placed 1,419 cats and kittens in loving homes.

Our Community Cat Program works to educate the public about free-roaming cats, to supply food for community cats and personal pets, to offer resources for free and low-cost medical care so every cat in need of a vet can get the help they need, and with a TNVR (Trap – Neuter – Vaccinate – Return) program.

In 2016, the Community Cat Food Bank distributed more than 21,200 lbs of dry food and 10,000 cans of wet food to cat colonies and low-income families. We fed an average of 240 personal pets and 500 community cats per month. One of our goals is to keep the shelves stocked and to be able to keep helping those who need it the most.

Accomplishments in 2016

1. Rescued 1,532 homeless cats and kittens and placed 1,419 into loving homes.

2. Worked with local animal welfare groups and Sarasota County Animal Services to increase adoptions and decrease euthanasia.

3. Community Cat Program:
- Community Food Bank distributed over 21,200 lbs. of dry food and 10,000 cans of wet food to those supporting feral cats and those who are in need of cat food for their personal pets in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. We helped feed 240 personal pets and over 500 community cats per month.
- Loaned traps to individuals and animal welfare organizations to capture injured cats and colony cats for sterilization.

- Grants awarded to spay/neuter 1,016 community cats and personal pets.

4. Operated a Cat Care Clinic providing low-cost veterinary services to people who are unable to afford traditional veterinary care for their pets.

5. Continued Cat Depot Emergency Response Team (CDERT) efforts with partner American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), along with Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), and Best Friends Animal Society.

6. Rescued cats from local hoarding and animal abuse cases. We provided medical care, food, and love to help the cats heal so they could find loving homes.

7. 529 volunteers contributed over 22,000 hours of their time at Cat Depot, and 165 fosters contributed over 33,000 hours caring for cats in need.

8. Hosted several educational events including a Pet CPR/First Aid Class, two Florida State Animal Response Coalition training classes, and cat behavior classes by local veterinarians.