2542 17th Street
sarasota, florida  34234
(941) 366-2404
info@catdepot.org

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upcoming events

Cat Depot Carnival

Kids, Cats, and Cupcakes!

Saturday October 23
10:00am - 4:00pm

Don't miss our family extravaganza of the season! 16 carnival games, raffles, special guest presentations by Save the Florida Panther, I read to dogs program, how not to get bit, and more. Kids on stage twirling, dancing and singing and entertainment by DJ Tommy Disarro. Lots of surprises and a day of exciting fun! The entertainment, activity center and adoption center are FREE. One dollar tickets may be purchased for certain games and food. Lots of prizes, lots of fun from 10am to 4pm. See you there! Ample parking available.

Free Entry: Purchase Tickets for Games and Food.

All proceeds to benefit homeless animals (view flyer)



Pawpurr's Ball

Don't miss out on this amazing night of fun!

  • Dinner
  • Dancing
  • Entertainment
  • Silent Auction
  • Raffles
  • Surprises!

When: Saturday November 13, 2010 (6:30 - 11pm)

Where: G.WIZ - The Science Museum, 1001 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota

Attire: Reach into the back of your closet and grab that old frock or raggedy pants. Please do not buy anything new. If you feel the need to splurge, please do so at the Pawpurr's Ball (view flyer)

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!

Training:

  • Sept. 7 – 6 pm-7 pm – Kitten Bottle Feeding Training
  • Sept. 14 – 6 pm-7 pm – Cat Socialization Training
    This program is designed to teach volunteers (cat socializers) the basic skills to safely introduce social skills to fearful and shy cats and kittens.  The training promotes a safe learning environment for cat and volunteer and teaches how to convert fearful cats into well adjusted adoptable cats. REQUIRMENTS:  Must be over the age of 10 years old.  If under 16, must be with a parent at all times.  Volunteer form must be completed and signed, and minor release form signed if applicable.  CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 12.
  • Oct. 6 – 6 pm-7 pm – Welcome Center Training
  • Oct. 7 – 6 pm-7 pm – Foster Training
  • Oct. 21 – 6-7 pm – Adoption Training
  • Nov. 4 – 6 pm-7 pm – Kitten Bottle Feeding
  • Nov. 20-21 – all day – Humane Disaster Training

Registration required (limited seating) – contact lynnr@catdepot.org to register.

past events

Cat ‘Nips and Nibbles’

 

Cat Depot thanks all the participating restaurants for their support of our mission to help homeless cats and kittens.

Sarasota

Cosimo’s Brick Oven – The “FriskiTini” Drink Special (Westfield Southgate Mall, Siesta Dr. & US 41).

Cosimo’s Too! – The “FriskiTini” Drink Special (Westfield Sarasota Square Mall, Beneva Ave. & US 41).

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Regular or Giant Tuna Sub (3820 S. Tuttle Ave., TJ Maxx Plaza, Bee Ridge & Tuttle)

Lazy Lobster – Cat Nip Dip (7602 Lockwood Ridge Rd.)

Papa Giorgio’s – Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich (7644 Lockwood Ridge Rd.)

Sangria Tapas Bar – Dinner for Two Special (1532 Main Street)

Simon’s Coffee House – The Cat’s Meow Mocha & “Meow” Roasted Salmon Special (5900 South Tamiami Trail)

Veg – Blackened Basa Wrap & Choice of Cup of Soup D’Jour (2164 Gulf Gate Drive)

University Park

Jersey Mike’s Subs – Regular or Giant Tuna Sub (8210 Tourist Center Dr., University & Cooper Creek)

Bradenton

Pino’s Pizza, Pasta & Wine Bar – Pussy Cats Peroni and Soda drink special and “Puurrfectly” Wonderful Pasta of the Day (1837 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.)

Wild Monkey Gourmet – Chicken Salad Sandwich (904 Manatee Avenue East)

 

Canvas n Cork Painting Party Benefiting Cat Depot

Friday, July 23, 6 – 9 p.m.
At Canvas n Cork 6382 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd (view flyer)

Create your very own cat masterpiece in a fun environment and help save lives! Reserve a stool and easel today!
Call Cat Depot at (941) 366-2404.

 

Mature Mates Adopt-a-thon

June 26 & 27 - Senior Citizens 55 and older -

  • Cats 1-8 years old: 50% off adoption price
  • Cats 9 and older: Donation Only

Bingo for fabulous prizes! Bingo times: 11:30 am, 1 and 2:30 pm.
Door Prizes every hour. Raffle Prizes, Wheel of Fortune, Refreshments
Adopt, Tour, Have Fun! (view flyer)

The Results are In - 10 matches walk out together!

All ages of visitors and cats paired up at the Mature Mates Adoptathon, June 26-27.

Two days of festivities included raffles, bingo, wheel of furtune, refreshments and door prizes.

A hearty round of applause and thanks goes out to all the volunteers who made this event a success.

$800 was raised to benefit the cats and 10 lucky cats found loving homes.

Thank you one and all.

Click here to view photos of the event


Catrageous Yard Sale

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Merry May Member and Merchandise

We had 35 new members and 5 winners of the raffle prizes!
Total Wine pagecake: Nancy Wysocki
American West Purse and accessories: Brinton Smith
Cat Basket: Jamie Richards
Dog Basket: Kevin Roberts
Tiger Framed Photo: Sandy Baumgarten

Click here to view photos of the event


Special Events:

  • May 4 - A Purr-fectly Paintable Evening at Cork n Canvas.
         Nibble on some lite bites, Sip some wine, View art from local artists,
         Get a massage, Sample some tea and Shop for Mother’s Day. (view flyer)

       View Event Photos
       View Event Video

  • May 22 – Cat-rageous Yard Sale. Bring your trash and treasures!
         Great for clubs, groups, families and neighborhoods. All items can be dropped
         off at Cat Depot 7 days a week!. Also Sunset Bridge Band will be playing
         from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers needed for sorting and prices now and
         to sell items day of event. All proceeds benefiting Cat Depot. (view flyer)

Wendy's Voucher

Participating Wendy's will donate 10% of your purchase to the Cat Depot.
Click here for details and printable voucher.

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