CAT ACTION TEAM

Mission statement: To improve the quality of life for cats in central Virginia through a trap/neuter/vaccinate/return (TNVR) program, a foster/adoption program, a pet-retention/colony-maintenance program, education and other actions as necessary.

Tagline: Supporting cats in central Virginia 

Vision: Every cat has a right to a pain-free life with sufficient food, shelter, and medical care. Where these basic needs are not being met by other organizations in the twelve counties we serve in central Virginia, CAT will step in. A compelling need exists for those felines who currently fall between the cracks of well-meaning but underfunded caretakers.

Without our intercession, many kittens and adult cats will starve, suffer or die from injuries, illness or exposure. The standard of living for feral cats should be just as high as for house cats when it comes to food, medical care and shelter. Working in an effective and efficient manner, we will liaise with other animal-rescue and welfare groups to fill a vital niche for the cats in our area.

CAT will advocate for and support felines whose caretakers cannot provide for them, as well as for those cats living in counties with inadequate or non-existent low-cost clinics or shelters. Our work will greatly reduce the numbers of cats brought into shelters who would otherwise be euthanized, by helping them remain in place. All cats deserve to live in peace in their colonies with appropriate care.