Humane
Education
Cat Depot’s Humane Education Program teaches people how to treat every cat with humane kindness, love, and care.
2nd Annual
Art Contest
Congratulations to all of our 2024 Cat Depot Art Contest Winners!
We loved seeing all your amazing art pieces about the importance of animals!
Age 15-18:
1st Place: Ruby – Love is a Treat
2nd Place: Blair – Rosebuds
3rd Place: Camdyn – Jaguar
Age 11-14:
1st Place: Francesca – Don’t Run From a Good Home
2nd Place: Farrah – Cute Kitty Kitty
3rd Place: Giuliana – Halloween Cat
Age 8-10:
1st Place: Sophia – Chubby The Great
Age 6-7:
1st Place: Quinn – Kittie’s New Home
Age 0-5:
1st Place: Eowyn – Baba Cat
5th Annual
Writing Contest
Congratulations to all of our 2025 Cat Depot Writing Contest Winners!
We loved seeing all your amazing writing pieces about being kind to animals!
Overall top 3 winners:
1st place – Vivian – 1st Grade
2nd place – Audrey – 5th Grade
3rd place – Enzo – 4th Grade
1st Grade:
Winner – Vivian from Bashaw Elementary “How To Be Kind To Animals Around The World”
2nd Grade:
Winner – Riley from Ashton Elementary “Samantha’s Dreadfle Life”
3rd Grade:
Winner – Addie from Lakewood Ranch Prep “Detective Whiskers: The Case of the Missing Fish”
2nd Place: Nadia from Alta Vista Elementary “Lucky”
3rd Place: Cambria from Sarasota Suncoast Academy “Catmas and the Dog”
4th Grade:
Winner – Enzo from Gocio Elementary “Hammy’s Bored”
2nd Place: Nahomi from Gocio Elementary “Honey saves the Day”
5th Grade:
Winner – Audrey from Laurel Nokomis School “The Fence Cat”
2nd Place: Roxanne from Brentwood Elementary “A cat named Bo”
3rd Place: Emmy from Willis Elementary “Pets”
7th Grade:
Winner – Emma from Pine View School “The Cat Is Happy”
Public Education and Family Activities
Cat Depot believes in treating every cat with humane kindness, love, and care. We also know that children and adults who learn to extend kindness and care towards animals are more likely to treat other people with respect. This ongoing mission is shared with children and adults in the community through a variety of educational opportunities for all ages – school visits, field trips, tours, summer camp, and even birthday parties.
Kids Programs & Activities
We’re going virtual! Visit our Virtual Education Center.
Check out our kids programs and activities:
- K-12 Grade Writing Contest
- Critter Camp
- Cat University
- Reading to Rescues
- Remake Learning Days
- Namastray Yoga
- Girl/Boy Scout Badge Program
- School Visits & Field Trips – Please Contact Us for More Information
Ellie, Community Engagement Manager
education@catdepot.org
941-366-2404 ext. 310
Adult Programs
Check out our list of programs for adults:
- Namastray Yoga
- Cats & Coffee Lecture Series
- Retirement / Senior Living Visits
Ellie, Community Engagement Manager
education@catdepot.org
941-366-2404 ext. 310
Groups
Cat Depot offers the following opportunities for group programs and activities:
- Birthday Parties
- Event Space Rental
- Tours
Ellie, Community Engagement Manager
education@catdepot.org
941-366-2404 ext. 310