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Help Cat Depot Empty the Shelter May 7-10

Adoption Events / Anna Gonce

From May 7–10, thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation, all adult cat adoption fees are just $25.

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Giving Challenge 2026 – Wrap Up

Fundraising Campaigns / Anna Gonce

Cat Depot thanks our community for choosing to BE THE ONE to give a cat a second chance during the 2026 Giving Challenge.

Giving Challenge 2026 – Wrap Up Read More »

Vassar’s Nine lives

Fundraising Campaigns / Anna Gonce

Vassar showed up at Cat Depot already working through a few of her nine lives.

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Bear’s Second Chance

Fundraising Campaigns / Anna Gonce

Bear has a LOT to say. Most of it is disapproving.

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Giving Challenge 2026 – Matilda Deserves A Second Chance

Fundraising Campaigns / Anna Gonce

When Matilda arrived at Cat Depot, she wasn’t carried in by loving hands.
She was left behind in a cardboard box — taped shut — and surrendered under duress.
Her story began in fear and uncertainty… but it doesn’t end there.

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Lifesaving Grant Makes a Difference

News / Anna Gonce

Grant from the Manatee Community Foundation saves Captain Jack and Riley.

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The Kittens Are Coming

News / Anna Gonce

Kitten Season is the toughest time of year for animal shelters and rescues like Cat Depot. This is when organizations step up in a big way, providing immediate, lifesaving care to a steady influx of kittens in crisis.

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Grant Support Saves Carrot Cake

News / Anna Gonce

Cat Depot is deeply grateful to be awarded $16,500 from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support the lifesaving rescue of cats and kittens from Sarasota County.

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Cat Depot Celebrates 1000th Adoption

Adoption Events, News / Anna Gonce

Cat Depot celebrated its 1000th adoption in 2025. The honor went to Jeepers, part of the “Merry 5”.

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33 Cats and Kittens are in Homes Following the Empty the Shelter Adoption Event at Cat Depot

Adoption Events / Anna Gonce

Cat Depot is grateful to our pet-loving community for showing up to adopt during BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters adoption event, held from October 10th through the 15th.

33 Cats and Kittens are in Homes Following the Empty the Shelter Adoption Event at Cat Depot Read More »

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Open Daily: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

2542 17th St, Sarasota, FL 34234

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