Lucky Cat Adoptions

WHO WE ARE

Lucky Cat Adoptions is an all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit cat rescue organization formed in January 2005. We exist solely on donations and through fundraising efforts. We do not receive monies from any city, state or federal agency. Every penny collected pays for veterinary care, food, litter and essential expenses for the animals we rescue.

Our mission is to improve the welfare of stray and abandoned cats and kittens throughout the Jacksonville metropolitan area. We aim to achieve this through the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of homeless felines from animal shelters, found stray, abandoned, neglected and/or abused. We strive to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and promote spay/neuter. We are dedicated to end the tragedy of pet overpopulation by opposing pet stores selling live animals and irresponsible over breeding of companion animals.

Approximately 5 MILLION healthy, loving, adoptable dogs and cats are killed in the United States each year because there are not enough homes for the millions of animals being bred. For every human birth, approximately seven cats and dogs are born. Do your part - please spay and neuter your pets!

LUCKY CAT STATISTICS

	2005	2006	2007	2008*
Number of Cats & Kittens Rescued	752	692	511	114
Number of Adoptions	485	473	391	74

*Year to Date as of 5/23/08

Note: Many cats and kittens that are rescued by Lucky Cat Adoptions are kept in "permanent foster care" and are never put up for adoption due to their health status and/or sociability. Some cats and kittens are feral and will never make good house pets. These cats receive the same medical care that our adoptable cats do and are re-homed as barn cats or with people who have land and are willing to let the cats live out their lives in a safe environment. Please contact us if you are interested in providing a safe haven for healthy feral cats. Thank you!

MEET BELLA - Bella is a beautiful young 2-3 year old calico female with a super sweet personality. She was obviously someone’s pet at some point but her family either abandoned her or moved away. Bella was attacked by another cat while on the streets and received medical treatment for a large wound on her shoulder. She is now fully recovered and ready to go home with you today.

As a result of being attacked, Bella has tested positive for FIV (an immune deficiency virus). She is an otherwise healthy girl with a long life ahead of her. Bella simply needs to be fed a good diet and receive regular veterinary care to keep her in good health.

Bella is fine with dogs and tolerates other cats but would rather be an only cat! She’s a major lap cat and super snuggler! Please consider adding Bella to your home today!

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VISIT US AT petsmart on Southside Boulevard: Come visit us each Saturday from 12:30 to 6:00 at the Petsmart Adoption Center on Southside Boulevard. We typically have between 20 and 30 fabulous cats & kittens looking for homes. All of our cats are current on their vaccinations and have been tested for FIV/FELV and are already spayed or neutered. To learn more about our adoption process, please check out our adoption page. We all look forward to seeing you!

we Make gift giving easy at Lucky Cat Adoptions' Gift Shop! We have lots of adorable merchandise that your pet loving friends are sure to enjoy! Every dollar raised will help another stray cat in need!

Stop by and visit us each weekend at PETsMART on Southside Boulevard to purchase items there as well! We have lots of items under $10 that make great gift exchange presents for your coworkers, hair dresser, baby sitter, neighbors, etc.

Note: we are no longer able to sell our fundraising items at PETsMART; however, if you see something you want just email us at adopt@luckycatadoptions.org and we can make arrangements to get these items to you!

If you would like to make an on-line donation directly from your Master Card, Visa or Checking Account, please click on the link below - or you can simply mail us a check.

Don't forget.... your donation is tax deductible and will be put to good use!

Due to the limited amount of space in our foster homes and the overwhelming number of kittens and cats needing help at this time, we are unable to take in any new fosters . If you have a stray cat or kitten that needs help or are looking to rehome your own cat, please click here to find out how to find homes for homeless pets. We are in the middle of kitten and puppy season which means that EVERY rescue organization and animal shelter in the Jacksonville area is facing this same situation - lack of space and not enough adoptions. Hundreds of animals are dropped off at area shelters daily and are being euthanized due to lack of space and not enough adoptions. Please do what you can to save your stray - you do not have to be a rescue group to do this - all of us in rescue are just regular people like yourself who have a compassion for animals and a desire to help. click here to find out how to find homes for homeless pets. We are in the middle of kitten and puppy season which means that EVERY rescue organization and animal shelter in the Jacksonville area is facing this same situation - lack of space and not enough adoptions. Hundreds of animals are dropped off at area shelters daily and are being euthanized due to lack of space and not enough adoptions. Please do what you can to save your stray - you do not have to be a rescue group to do this - all of us in rescue are just regular people like yourself who have a compassion for animals and a desire to help.