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Our
Programs
Trap, Neuter, Return
TNR is one of For the Love of Cat’s primary directives. The community issues of cat overpopulation
cannot be achieved through the adoption process. It must be accomplished through sterilization of the existing community cat population. This is a comprehensive and successful approach that has been proven to be effective throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In addition to sterilization,
cats are vaccinated and under the daily feeding and care of volunteer caregivers. For the Love of Cats works with Domestic Animal Services in Collier County to adhere to the TNR ordinance currently in place. To date, For the Love of Cats has TNR’d over 5000 cats. Volunteer caregivers feed and care for many cats on Marco Island and the surrounding communities every day.
CatNip Clinic Days: For the Love of Cats has started a new initiative to significantly increase our TNR efforts by holding a quarterly CatNip Spay and Neuter Clinic Day. With the help of our volunteers and community members, we target high-volume areas for TNR. On our CatNip Clinic Days, we successfully TNR and vaccinate 50-70 cats.
HELp'EM KEEP'EM Urgent Care
Many families of the underserved communities have pets that need urgent veterinary attention and would be forced to allow their pet to suffer or be euthanized without this program. Over the last few years, we paid for numerous amounts of dental extractions, knee surgeries, leg surgeries, whole body infections, eye removals, and skin issues. For the Love of Cats is the only rescue organization in Collier County offering this invaluable program that also covers wellness exams for senior cats and cats with non-emergency illnesses.
Meet Roo!
A wonderful woman found Roo after the poor kitten was hit by a car. Roo’s leg was severely injured,
and it was determined that she had a shattered knee and would need surgery to remove her leg.
Roo recently had her successful leg amputation surgery and is now hopping around her foster home, pain-free!
HELP'EM KEEP'EM Spay/Neuter
Our Low Income Spay/Neuter program pays for sterilization surgery and rabies vaccinations for cats and kittens owned by the underserved families of Collier County. These cat and kittens would otherwise be abandoned without this service. These abandoned pets then adversely contribute to the already overwhelming free roaming community cat population throughout the county. Although Collier County has a program for outdoor community cats, many low income families need help with education, guidance and resources for basic spay/neuter. With your help we are here for them.
Meet Mochi!
Mochi is a gorgeous feline who needed to be spayed and treated for parasites, which caused her significant discomfort. She is now feeling much better, and we were so happy to help her family in need by covering the cost of her surgery and parasite treatment!
SENIORS FOR SENIORS
Older cats languish in shelters for years and most do not get adopted or worse, they are euthanized to make room for younger animals. Senior citizens are often living alone and depression is a major concern. Having a cat increases their activities, social interaction and is beneficial to their overall health. Our program includes adoptable cats from Domestic Animals Services as well as cats from ALL other rescues in Collier County. Cats available for adoption that are over 7 years old may be adopted by a senior citizen over the age of 60 at no cost to the adopter. The adoption fee along with a $100 gift e-card from Petsmart for the cat is provided by For the Love of Cats. Our exclusive program has successfully re-homed over 200 senior cats since 2010.
Meet Diana and Cisco the Cat!
Cisco is a 7-year-old cat who hit the jackpot with his new mom, Diana, dad, and three cat siblings. Diana loves cats and has been a lifelong fan of felines. Cisco is adjusting well to his new home and is a snuggle bunny who will paw at his new mom when more attention is needed. He might be demanding but extremely lovable.
community adoption support
An older family member dies and a senior cat comes to live with an active young family. This is surely the wrong environment for an older cat that is used to a quiet house and a couch all to itself. Or perhaps, your dad, who is highly allergic to cats, has to move in with you because of financial issues or further ill health. Your dad must give up your loving pet. These are all heartbreaking stories but we can help by listing these cats on our website adoption page and promoting them on our social media pages to help find a new home for these sweet kitties. We do everything to help all cats in need.
Meet Tiny!
Tiny is a five-year-old cat who needed to find a new home after her owner became pregnant and moved to a new place that doesn't allow pets. A loving daughter was looking for a cat for her senior mother, and Tiny fit the bill. She snuggled right up to her new mom; it was a purrfect match!
fgcu scholarship
Without adequate staffing of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants for the animal hospitals, clinics and emergency facilities in Collier County, the rescue and animal welfare organizations lose their ability to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets in need. Spay and neuter is put on hold, injured animals go untreated, lives are lost.
Our scholarship program is designed to mentor students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine with the anticipation that they will bring their skills back home to the needs of Southwest Florida. Funded through the support of business sponsorship, The FGCU Scholarship of $3000 will be awarded to a student chosen by FGCU and mentored by For the Love of Cats and the local veterinary community.
Pictured is our 23-24 Scholarship Recipient, Maraiza Oliver, who is getting hands-on experience at our CatNip Clinic Day!