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Venice Cat Coalition

Cat rescue in Venice, FL

Founded in 2006 by veteran cat rescue team leader, Theresa Foley,

The Key West Cat Society / Venice Cat Coalition is dedicated to changing our nation's approach to the problem of too many homeless cats. Theresa and other volunteers solve this problem in two ways:

1. First an attitude of doing it "cat by cat." If the magnitude of the situation appears to be overwhelming, we methodically devise a plan to help the colony cats one at a time, until the breeding and other undesirable behaviors have been resolved. We work constantly to help those who are taking care of cats, particularly colonies and abandoned outdoor cats, to learn how they can get those cats fixed and get the tiny kittens out of there and into homes.

2. Second, we advocate and educate so that those who don't understand the availability of new programs for spay-neuter and the damage done by breeding pets can learn how they can be part of the solution. Sometimes this means advocacy with government managers or cat rescue groups.

Loving Cats. Magical, beautiful, innocent cats – whether they are feral or someone's pampered pet. Who will speak for the cats? We will.

Theresa has trapped more than 800 cats for spay, neuter and return programs in South Florida in the last 7 years. She has expertise in trapping difficult to catch cats, working with recalcitrant and argumentative involved persons, presenting pro-feral cat positions before federal and local government bodies, dealing with lawyers working on court cases involved cats (such as the famous civil law fight over BigToes in Key West several years ago).

She keeps a small sanctuary for a dozen or more rescue cats that have been difficult to place in private homes because of behavioral problems or simply that they never reversed their fearful, feral psychological temperament.

She founded the Key West Cat Society and Venice Cat Coalition to provide a small non-profit rescue aimed at making a big impact on the local level in the Key West and Venice, Florida, areas, where she maintains homes.

Contact Theresa Foley
Address
Venice, FL 34293
Donation Kitten Adoption $75 / Adult Adoption (6 months and up) $35
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Adoptable pets at Venice Cat Coalition

We'll also keep you updated on Gabriel's adoption status with email updates.
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Gabriel

Siamese

Male, Young
Venice, FL
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Tango

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tina Turner's adoption status with email updates.
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Tina Turner

Calico

Female, Kitten
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cassidy's adoption status with email updates.
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Cassidy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jasmine's adoption status with email updates.
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Jasmine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jackie's adoption status with email updates.
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Jackie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Birdey's adoption status with email updates.
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Birdey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Venice, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jett's adoption status with email updates.
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Jett

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Venice, FL

Rescue FAQs

Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

Additional adoption info

Kitten Adoption $75 / Adult Adoption (6 months and up) $35 This includes all vaccinations, deworming, flea treatment, spay/neuter, and a microchip.

There is an application for adoption at: www.venicecatcoalition.com

Adoption application

https://www.venicecatcoalition.com/forms/form?formid=1802&ContactsFormsID=

Pets at shelters & rescues near Venice Cat Coalition

Furever Home Rescue Inc

PO Box 20346,
Sarasota, FL 34276

Whiskers Rescue Of Florida

PO Box 14233,
Bradenton, FL 34280

We'll also keep you updated on Maya's adoption status with email updates.
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Maya

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 9 mos
Sarasota, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Tucker's adoption status with email updates.
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Tucker

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Male, 7 mos
North Port, FL
We'll also keep you updated on ceci's adoption status with email updates.
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ceci

Pug

Male, Puppy
BRADENTON, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Selena's adoption status with email updates.
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Selena

Shih Tzu/Maltese

Female, 2 yrs
Sarasota, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cara's adoption status with email updates.
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Cara

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 yrs 9 mos
Sarasota, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sumo's adoption status with email updates.
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Sumo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Sarasota, FL

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