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    Cat Depot

    4.3 (64 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Sam G.

    SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR CATS AND DOGS! This is so critical to solving the pet overpopulation crisis. We wouldn't need animal shelters if everyone did this and did not let their pets have litters or buy from breeders. That said, the Cat Depot is just about the greatest cat shelter I have ever seen. They have a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that most communities and organizations cannot afford to have. Sarasota is so lucky for this very reason. If you are looking to rescue a cat and give it a forever home in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, look no further than the Cat Depot. Shelly and Michelle are amazing, dedicated staff at the facility and know the animals so well and can help match you with the right feline friend for life. They also sell items to help raise money to run the facility such as organic + fairtrade coffee that has pictures of adoptable cats on it, paintings by local artists, purses, t-shirts and other great gift items. They host fundraising events too to support the kitties. Check the website for details. They are always looking for more members, volunteers,donations, benefactors and foster homes so contact them today or stop by the facility to see how amazing it is for yourself. I've worked with a lot of animal shelters and cat rescue groups over the years and can say that for most, having this kind of a place to house temporarily homeless cats is a dream-come-true. I feel so good knowing that for all the people out there who abandon, abuse and neglect their pets there are people who lovingly dedicate their time to helping and rescuing those same animals so that they can find a loving home. Remember, Bob Barker says HELP CONTROL THE PET POPULATION. SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PETS. It's the only way to stop and reduce suffering. Call your local vet or animal shelter if you need help making arrangements.

    Lynsey S.

    Thank you cat depot for helping us find the purrrfect birthday present for our little furry ball

    Sweat pea is a one eyed female cat and is the sweetest cat I've ever met

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    Love how affordable it is and how easy it makes getting what my cat needs !! Definitely recommend.

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    Incredible staff, adopted a Maine coone bengal mix and she's been wonderful for our family!!

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    We spent a heavenly minutes cuddling sweet kitties. It's so wonderful to know that such a well-planned, loving shelter exists.

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