Community Spotlight: Bradenton Organizations Award $5,000 Grants to Cat Depot

BRADENTON – Two Bradenton organizations, The Mary E. Parker Foundation and The Edward E. and Lillian H. Bishop Foundation, have each awarded $5,000 to Sarasota-

based Cat Depot, the latter has announced.

Cat Depot depends on grant funds for many of their operating expenses, including medical equipment and services, education programs, animal rescue funds and community cat spay and neuter programs.

A nonprofit 501(c)3 no-kill, free-roaming facility, Cat Depot is dedicated to helping homeless animals. The state-of-the-art center is known for its advanced technology, commitment to achievement, and the latest in shelter medicine practices and innovative programs. Cat Depot’s mission is to save lives, find loving homes, and provide the resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats. Cat Depot is where compassion meets commitment.

Open seven days a week, come visit the more than 140 cats and kittens who are waiting for you. Shop in our Cat Depot Supply and Gift Store specializing in cat supplies and unique gifts. Open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicap accessible. Cat Depot is located at 2542 17th Street, Sarasota, Fla. 34234. For more information, go to www.catdepot.org, or call 941.366.2404.