Spay the Strays does not have a clinic nor a shelter.
We bring all of our kitties to a local vet, just as you would.
We do NOT offer TNR services. Read below for more info.
If you are looking to do TNR in your area, here are some resources you can reach out to.
This is helpful information only. Please be sure to do your own research as well:
Possible TNR info: http://www.endlesspawsibilitiesanimalrescue.org/cat-colonytnr.html
Also: https://www.carefelinetnr.org/new-appointments
To find local low cost spay/neuter in your area: https://fixfinder.org/
Osceola County:
Animal Services/Best Friends 3910 Old Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud, FL 34769, email:
OsceolaCats@BestFriends.Org.
Be sure to ask for the Best Friends Program Staff Member, if you call.
They were given a grant for TNR which may help you.
https://www.osceolacountypets.com/community-cats-landing/
Please use their contact form: Community Cats Contact Form (osceolacountypets.com)
Orange County:
Animal Services 407-836-3111, 2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839, email: AnimalServices@OCFL.Net.
http://www.orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net/ProgramsServices/TrapNeuterReturn.aspx
Orange County's FREE Spay/Neuter program: http://www.orangecountyanimalservicesfl.net/ProgramsServices/SpayNeuter.aspx
Orange County has TNR programs via Care Feline and the Pet Alliance. Go to their websites for more info. You can also check out traps to trap cats yourself.
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando launched a targeted trap neuter return program in 2018, specifically in zip codes 32807 and 32822. For more information on their program, please visit their website.
Care Feline TNR is another excellent resource for those looking for support with TNR projects. The non-profit group has worked with Orange County Animal Services since the 1990’s and helps provide colony caretakers with spay/neuter resources. For more information on CARE Feline TNR, please visit their website.
Animal Services (kill shelter): https://sumtercountyfl.gov/75/Animal-Services, call 352-689-4400
Sumter County Animal Hospital: https://sumtercountyanimalhospital.com/
Spay/Neuter Services: https://flaspay.com/marion%2C-lake-%26-sumter
Some local vets in the area:
Vetco Vet Clinic (located in Petco stores) https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/s/veterinary-services
Crystal Creek Animal Hospital (Orlando) 407-203-0741
Williamsburg Veterinary Clinic (near SeaWorld) 407-239-7606
Pet Alliance of Orlando Vet Clinic 407-351-7722
VCA Vet Hospital (multiple locations)- Bay Hill Location 407-370-2287. https://vcahospitals.com/bay-hill-cat
Tender Hearts Animal Hospital (Kissimmee) 407-201-3825
Osceola Animal Clinic (Kissimmee) 407-846-7800
Snip It Clinic (Kissimmee) 407-476-4748
St. Francis Animal Hospital (St. Cloud) 407-891-1844
Humane Society Low Cost Spay/Neuter http://www.hsna.org/
South Orlando Animal Hospital 407-855-1297 www.Soah4Pets.com
Hunter's Creek Animal Hospital 407-851-5775 www.HuntersCreekAnimalHospital.org
Forever Vets Animal Hospital 407-930-5151 www.ForeverVetsOrlando.com
Cat Hospital of Orlando (Altamonte Spgs) 407-831-9810 www.CatHospitalOfOrlando.Com
West End Animal Care (Saint Cloud) 407-498-3080 Http://WestEndAnimalCareClinic.Com/
Low Cost Vet Care: FixFinder.Org
Behavior Issues?
Most behavior issues are because of what we humans do. Changes in a cat's environment and routine can cause stress and then the cat may act out. Peeing/pooping outside of the litter box, hiding, crying are all signs something is majorly wrong. Your first move is to take the cat to the vet to make sure it's not something physical. If it's behavioral, the vet may suggest calming products such as Feliway, calming treats, Calm Keen, etc. You will also need to help the cat emotionally. Cats need to feel confident and safe in their environment. You may need to spend more time with them (petting and playing with them). You may need to add extra litter boxes in the places they are going. Territory is huge to cats and gives them a sense of ownership and comfort. It's usually recommended to have one more litter box than the number of cats you have, but if your cat is having issues, you may need to add more litter boxes until they calm down and feel secure again.
What stresses a cat out? Well, for some it's due to issues before you got them. Being returned to a shelter/rescue several times can make a cat feel insecure and that they don't have a sense of home or belonging. New cats, babies, puppies, moving, schedule changes, working from home, going back to the office when you previously were home, etc. can all stress out a cat. Your job is to make them feel loved, that they are the favorite, most important thing in the world (even if not true, they need to FEEL it). Many people don't introduce cats to new cats, dogs, babies properly. See our page on our website about this and Jackson Galaxy has tons of You Tube videos on addressing many cat issues.
You made a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to your cat when you took it into your family. DO NOT GIVE UP ON THEM. They have never given up on you. Do the work, find the solution and give them the forever home they deserve.
Need to surrender an animal?
If you want to rehome it yourself, your best thing is to talk to people you know and find someone within your sphere of influence that you might know. Ask others about the person and what they know about the potential adopter. You can use AdoptAPet.Com. Be sure to demand an adoption fee, ask questions (you can google for ideas) and meet somewhere in public (safety first). Use caution, some people look for animals as "bait animals" for dog fights and other horrible things and some want animals to feed to large snakes. It's good to ask for references and talk to their current/previous vet to make sure this person is a good option for your surrendered animal to go to. Petango.com is another website you can use to list your cat.
Your best bet is to try a local no kill shelter or rescue. Most of these places will require an appointment, if they have availability. Since they get hundreds of calls per day, your best bet is to go online first and research their owner surrender policies. Some require surrender fees, some only do surrenders on certain days and at certain times and some only take animals that previously came from their location and some only serve residents within their local area.
Good article on what "no kill" means: https://www.osceolacountypets.com/what-does-no-kill-mean/
Here are a few known rescues/shelters in the area:
Cat Tail Corner Adoptions (Orlando) 407-782-6255
Candy's Cats (Apopka area) 407-760-2052
Pet Rescue by Judy (Seminole County) 407-302-4497
Pet Alliance (Central Florida) 407-351-7722
South Lake Animal League (serves Lake County, their animals only)
Lake County Animal Services (no kill shelter as of 2018)
Leesburg Humane Society 352-669-3312
The Pixel Fund (ThePixelFund.Org)
Just One Cat Rescue: Contact - Just One Cat Rescue
Cat Protection Society (Eustis) 352-589-6228
Whiskers Love (Kissimmee): 407-346-5597 WhiskersLoveRescue@hotmail.com
Whisker Town Cats (FKA Helping Paws): 407-861-6085 WhiskerTownCats@Gmail.com
Humane Society of Polk County 863-324-5227
SPCA Florida (serves Polk County) --appt required 863-646-7722
Polk County Best Friends Kitten & Cat Foster Program (PolkCounty@BestFriends.Org)
Furry Nation Salvation: https://www.furrynationsalvation.org/rehomingprogram
Foster Kitten Mama in Winter Garden only takes kittens and pregnant moms: https://www.facebook.com/fosterkittenmama. Email hcshoes@aol.com.
Open admission shelters:
Orange County Animal Services (serves Orange County) -appointment required
Seminole County Animal Services (serves Seminole County)
Osceola County Animal Services (serves Osceola County)
***INFORMATION IS NOT GUARANTEED. YOU MUST BE RESPONSIBLE AND DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH***