Cat Action Team of Fitchburg
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Who We Are
Cat Action Team of Fitchburg (CAT-Fitchburg) is a non-profit, no-kill spay/neuter organization that was founded in June 2000 to help feral and other cats who are abused or abandoned. We are deeply committed to eliminating the suffering and controlling the overpopulation of homeless cats and kittens. Please NOTE:
We do NOT have a shelter and cannot take owner-surrenders.
In addition to providing adoption services, we coordinate foster home placement for special needs animals, socialize feral cats/kittens, and support and run programs in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). We have set up and implemented feeding stations for feral cat colonies, provided medical treatment, and funded hundreds of spays and neuters, enabling those people with limited resources to keep their cats healthy and safe.
Adopting a friend
Adopting a pet is a lifelong commitment that deserves careful consideration. Adoption forms are available online, and appointments to meet our cats can be scheduled upon request.
Our adoption fees are $100 per cat, and $125 per kitten. Adoption fees cover medical care including spaying/neutering, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) testing, and vaccinations.
Ways You Can Help
CAT Fitchburg relies solely on the support of caring individuals and animal lovers who share our concern and commitment. There are many ways to help:
- Find room in your heart for a cat (or two!)
- Donate cash
- Donate wish list items (cat and kitten food, litter, bedding)
- Sponsor veterinary care and spay/neuter costs
- Foster feral cats and kittens
- Help trap and rescue
- If you feed stray or feral cats, get them spayed right away. Don't delay, call today!
Accomplishment & Acknowledgements
2003 - 2004:
- Placed 200 cats in adoptive homes through PetSmart in Everett.
- Rescued 27 cats in Fitchburg.
Special thanks to Priscilla at Pat Brody Shelter for Cats, Kylee, Patty Kirkpatrick at Safe Harbor, Buddy Dog Humane, and Jan Beckwith at Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare.
- Rescued over 40 cats from condemned Chelsea house in subzero weather.
CAT-Fitchburg is forever indebted to the many concerned individuals and organizations who helped us respond to this urgent situation, ultimately enabling the Chelsea cats to have brighter lives.
Special thanks to Charles River Feline Rescue (CRFR), Kit Lilly, Janis Ford, David Cabral, Claire Smith at Melrose Humane Society, Cat Connection, Patty Kirkpatrick at Safe Harbor, Beverly Alba and Dee Denis at Mass Paws, and Bob Ranier.
Additional thanks to Somerville Alleycat Advocats for its coverage of the Chelsea rescue, the foster care parents who worked with the Chelsea cats to restore their trust and then decided to adopt them, Laura Burns at HubCats, Carol and Norman at Fitchburg Animal Clinic, Alan Borgal and Dr. Smith at Animal Rescue League of Boston, and all volunteers past and present.
2002:
- Citation from the City of Everett City Council, and His Honor Mayor David Ragucci in recognition of Cat Action Team's compassion and commitment to animals.
- Grant from MSPCA and Jan Bober for Whalom Park feral cat colony cleanup and rescue though trap, neuter and return. Special thanks to Jan Bober.
2001:
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Voluntary Service from Merrimack Feline Rescue Society
- Letter from His Honor Mayor David Ragucci of Everett, supporting Cat Action Teams efforts to help animals and people
- Letter from the Board of Health recognizing Cat Action Teams efforts to keep Everett safe
1999-2000:
Organized Grey 2-K project to increase public awareness of the pain and suffering endured by Greyhounds for many years.
CAT-Fitchburg contacted art departments in area schools including Malden High School and Pope John High School and also attracted the interest of individuals and organizations outside the school system. Greyhound Network News sponsored the project, donating funds for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes.
The resulting exhibition showcased pupils artwork depicting the plight of the greyhounds and was prominently displayed in Dorick Hall in the State House. Grey 2-K met with enthusiastic response from the community, received media coverage from Everett Cable TV, and was viewed by hundreds of visitors.
Thanks to all the students and the art teachers, and special thanks to Kara Holmquist from the MSPCA for help with this important event.
Cat Action Team of Fitchburg
110 Buttrick Avenue
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone: 978-345-5902
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