Resources
Information on where to seek assistance for common scenarios can be found below.
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Found a stray cat or kitten(s)
As a foster-based rescue with no physical shelter, we are limited on how many kitties we can accommodate at one time. Therefore, we try to focus on helping kitties that would be at a higher risk of euthanasia in a shelter — typically cats with medical needs or young kittens under 2 months of age.
Found Young kittens (under 2 months)
If you find young kittens, please use this ASPCA guidance to assess what to do. Keep in mind that mother cats often leave young kittens for hours at a time, so please do not remove kittens unless they are in immediate danger. For bottle feeding guidance, Kitten Lady is an excellent resource.
If the kittens are determined to be in need of assistance, you can send us an email at liberationcathouse@gmail.com to see if we have a foster parent available. If you are able to foster the kittens yourself, Orange County Animal Services has an excellent program called Wait ‘Til 8. This program greatly helps keep from overburdening rescues and the shelter during kitten season but still allows the kittens to go up for adoption through the shelter when they are old enough. Learn more about Wait ‘Til 8.
Found injured or sick cat
If you find a cat that is injured or sick, please call your county animal services. We do not have a shelter or a staff veterinarian and cannot respond to emergency situations. Orange County Animal Services can be reached by calling 3-1-1. We, as well as many other rescues, partner with Orange County Animal Services to pull cats with medical needs from the shelter after they are assessed and stabilized.
Found healthy, friendly adult cat
If you find an adult cat that you think may have an owner, please follow Orange County Animal Services’ procedures for Lost & Found Pets. Other counties should have their own procedures on their local animal services page.
Trap Neuter Return (TNR)
TNR is a method used for community/feral cats to help control the overpopulation issue. TNR means humanely trapping the cat, sterilizing and vaccinating it, and returning it to its outdoor home. More information on TNR resources can be found at the links below:
Rehoming an owned cat
Due to limited space, we usually do not have the capacity to accept owner surrendered animals. We highly recommend reaching out to Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, as they specialize in owner surrenders. You can also post on Adopt a Pet’s Rehome site.
Spay and neuter
Thank you for spaying and neutering your pets! Lower cost spay and neuter options can be found below:
Central Florida Community Pet Clinic (DeBary)
Orange County Animal Services voucher program (must be an Orange County resident and meet income requirements)