Cat Action Team

Love cats? You're in the right place! Established in 2018 as a 501(c)(3) organization, Cat Action Team (CAT) works to improve the quality of life for cats in the Charlottesville area and surrounding 12 counties in central Virginia through 4 key programs: TNVR (trap-neuter-vaccinate-return), a pet-retention & colony-maintenance, foster-to-adopt, and education resources. Our Vision: Every cat has a right to a pain-free life with sufficient food, shelter, and medical care. Where these basic needs are not being met through other animal rescue groups in the counties we serve in central Virginia, Cat Action Team (CAT) will attempt to fill the gap. The quality of life for cats living outdoors should be equal to that of indoor cats when it comes to food, medical care, and shelter. Without our intercession, many cats and kittens would starve, or die from injuries, illness or exposure. Working in an effective and efficient manner, we liaise with other animal rescue and welfare groups to fill a vital niche for the cats in our area. A compelling need exists for cats which currently fall between the cracks of well-meaning but underfunded caretakers. CAT advocates for and supports felines whose caretakers cannot provide for them, as well as for those cats living in counties with inadequate or non-existent low-cost clinics or shelters. By helping cats remain in place, our work reduces the numbers of cats brought into shelters who would otherwise be euthanized. All cats deserve to live in peace in their colonies with appropriate care. Along with the City of Charlottesville, CAT serves the following 12 counties and localities: Albemarle, Augusta, Buckingham, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, and Orange.