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THANK YOU to everyone that donated during the 2024 Giving Challenge! All in all, wonderful people like you helped to raise $18,000 for the cats! THANK YOU TO YOU ALL! Our Mission: VCC is a grass roots cat rescue/non-profit focused on helping local cats and contributing to the reduction of euthanasia in local shelters. Long term VCC hopes to see Sarasota and Charlotte counties convert to become true "No Kill" communities for cats and dogs.
Highlighted Cats
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Cassidy is a very friendly 5 year old, who has a cute twin brother named Butch. They have both...read more about Cassidy
Tango has a nickname which is noodle, because he goes limp as a noodle whenever he gets human attent...read more about Tango
Very sweet and loving young cat, about 5 mos age (March 2025). He has a sibling, a male named ...read more about Milo
Sarge is a lovely tuxedo male about 5 mos old in March 2025. He has a loving brother, Milo, wh...read more about Sarge
Ralph is a girl! Don't be fooled like her first fosters were (thus giving her a boys' ...read more about Ralph the Girl
Skinny and loving our Sammy is. My favorite kitten in years. A funny guy!
Maia is a beautiful grey kitten, about 4 mos old in March 2025. She started life outdoors but ...read more about Maia
Venice Cat Coalition tax deduction information: IRS Tax ID EIN 26-3193138 |
Florida Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services registration # CH34716
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by
calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state.
Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. |
Achievements: As of 2020, the VCC has brought approximately 150-800 cats annually to vets or free clinics for sterilization, taken in approximately 100-450 cats and kittens per year needing rehoming, and successfully advocated for new policies and practices in Sarasota, Desoto and Charlotte counties regarding cats and animals. VCC’s budget grew from $6,000 in its first year to more than $40,000 annually in recent years. Strong partnerships and relationships were forged with numerous businesses and vendors. VCC established non-profit shelter discount programs with companies like Pfizer, Bayer, IDEXX and others. We have partnered with local pet stores and vet offices for adoptions and Petsmart Charities became a valuable partner in their rescue programs for cats. Grants were awarded from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the national ASPCA, PetSmart Charities, the Petco Foundation and Hewlett Packard. Best Friends No More Homeless Pets network also provided financial aid to VCC’s pediatric program.