Welcome to Cat Rescue, Inc

Who We Are & What We Do
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Cat Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), home based, No-Kill animal rescue group dedicated to finding safe & loving homes for as many cats as we can throughout Hampton Roads. For over 10 years, we have placed thousands of cats into new, forever homes where they can live their lives in comfort--as a cat should!

We support the idea that Hampton Roads could become a No-Kill community where no animal is euthanized for lack of an adoptive home. Our members not only provide care for the cats in our network, they also help cat owners with information on where to find low-cost spay/neuter services, low-cost shots and can offer distressed pet ownes with advise about their cat. In 2006, we placed over 785 cats into new homes.

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We are only able to continue our efforts because of the generous support of our neighbors and the community we serve. We receive no municipal, state or federal funds. Our adoption fees are reasonable and our cats are some of the best ones you'll find in Hampton Roads! So enjoy our website and we hope that you will find it informative, helpful and enjoyable!

Important Notice
Effective immediatly, Cat Rescue, Inc. does not accept cats that pet owners wish to surrender unless the cat was adopted from Cat Rescue, Inc. Proof of adoption may be required. Cat Rescue, Inc. is willing and able to assist cat owners with obtaining, at their own expense, low-cost vaccinations as well as spay/neuter services and help cat owners adopt their cat into a new home. Pet owners who do not wish to take an active role in the re-homing of their cat will be directed to "open admission" animal shelters in the city in which they reside. For more information, please visit "Can CRI Take My Cat".

About Our Cats
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We always have cats that are in need of new, loving and forever homes and think you will agree that dollar for dollar, shelter/rescue pets will always be the best value for your money. Our adoption fees are reasonable and our members are interested in the welfare of the cats that we adopt.

We want you to have a long, loving and rewarding relationship with your Cat Rescue Companion and we'll be there to help you and your new family member adjust to your life together.

Cat Rescue, Inc. cats are fostered in our own homes, so our caregivers can give you keen insight into the cat you choose. Because of this, our caregivers can give you a better understanding of the cat you choose and even tell you what kind of cat litter, food and toys that will help make your new cat feel right at home.

If you are looking for a new cat to share your life with, Cat Rescue urges you to adopt a cat from an animal rescue group, animal shelter or from a municipal animal control shelter/agency. When people breed and buy pets, homeless pets die!

All of our cats are available for adoption with the following:

Tested for Feline AIDs
Tested for Feline Leukemia
Rabies Vaccination
FVRCP Shots (if more than 12 weeks of age)
Checked and treated for earmites (if earmites are found)

Checked and treated for fleas with Advantage (if fleas are found)

Spayed or Neutered (to prevent pet overpopulation)

Volunteering
Cat Rescue Volunteers come from all walks of life, we are retired persons, civil servants, employed in the private sector as well as students. We all work together to help as many cats as we can find new, forever homes to call thier own.

We are always searching for people who might like to join our efforts by volunteering at our Saturday adoption events, caring for our cats located in the PETsMART Pet Adoption centers, helping out at our cattery in Chesapeake, VA. or, perhaps something as simple as picking up an extra bag of cat food the next time you're shopping for pet supplies.

Cat Rescue, Inc. is also in need of cat lovers who might be interested in becoming foster caregivers. A foster caregiver provides a temporary home, takes them to get their shots as well as spay/neuter surgery and adopts their foster cats into new homes. For more information on this vital position, please visit our Volunteer Page and apply online!