We have over 400 kitties at the shelter.  We run at capacity most of the time.  Therefore, we cannot accept all kitties that need a home.  However, they need homes just as badly as those that we can accommodate at the shelter.  Please check out the kitties below as well as those listed under Other Kitties (see link at left). 

We update the website a couple times monthly so we cannot guarantee that all the kitties below are still available.  Please come visit the shelter to see who will steal your heart.

BITTY

Bitty gives a whole new meaning to hanging around the house.   She is a very relaxed and happy girl.  She is very affectionate and has no trouble showing her laid back side.  Bitty is approximately one year old and would love to share her new home with other cats and has a very adoring personality.  Bitty can be found in our outback area.  Please stop by and meet her.

  

MARINA

Marina is a photogenic and sweet female calico.  She has soft fur.  She has been at the shelter since 2009.  She was found in a foreclosed house with 14 other cats.  She was one of the “Lucky Ones” to survive the ordeal.  Her personality is gentle and sweet.  She lives in the outback area.

  

GRACE

Grace is a beautiful all white female that is between 1 and 3 years old.  She came in with her solid white brother - Will.  Grace has one blue eye and one green eye and is very friendly and loves to be cuddled.  She has been at the shelter since May 2011 and is looking for her forever home.  Will and Grace are both good with other cats and would love to be part your home.  Will and Grace are both currently in our Quiet Room and would love to see you.

  

JAZZY

Jazzy is a grey female with medium/long fur that is approximately 2 years old.  She will need regular brushing to keep her beautiful coat shiny and clean.  She is very friendly and would love to sleep in a sunny spot in your home.  Please come and visit Jazzy in our outback area. 

  

DADDY LONG LEGS

Daddy Long Legs is aptly named because he has very long slender legs.  He loves to follow you around and has a very endearing manner.   He loves his cheeks scratched and has a very sunny disposition.  This 1 - 3 year old cat would like you to visit him in our outback area.

 

GAIL

Gail is a very loving and sweet pale grey tabby that is between 1 and 3 years old.  She loves to roll over and have her belly rubbed and also enjoys her cheeks and chin scratched.  Gail can be found in our outback area.

  

LOIS (declawed)

Lois is a female declawed grey tabby.  She is very friendly and loves kisses.  She is about four years old, and currently lives in the Quiet Room. 

  

SHEILA (declawed)

Sheila is a lovely bobtail mix calico that is declawed and approximately two years old.  CPS rescued her from Animal Control via our Sheba Fund.   Shelia is very sweet and has a very good disposition. She gets along well with other cats and would thrive in a multi cat home.

  

EDEN

Eden is a gray and white female kitten. She is very young, between 4 and 8 months, with beautiful green eyes and loving personality. She currently lives in the Quiet Room.  She is a wonderful little girl looking for her forever home.

  

BRIE LaRUE

Brie LaRue is a real cutie.  She is an unusual looking white calico mix who has been at the shelter since she was a small kitten.  She is between 1 and 3 years old and currently lives in the Quiet Room.   She is a small girl with a big personality and would love to come home with you.

  

HYDROX

Hydrox is a female tuxedo and is about 2 years old. She is very smart, friendly and has a soft coat of beautiful black and white fur. She lives in the outback area.

  

MERIE'S KITTENS

MANGO

Some animals are long overdue for their chance at a happy life, yet their spirits seem to be unbreakable.   Sadly, Mango falls into this category.  First, his owners decided to move somewhere they couldn’t take him.  So suddenly he was homeless.  Then, an eye infection became so serious that one of his eyes had to be removed.  He gets around perfectly fine without it but we ask…what did he do to deserve all of this?   Nothing.  He’s sweet and loving and his spirit is absolutely unbroken, but he deserves a caring forever home.  He’ll require a little extra TLC, but will repay your efforts with a great personality and adoring disposition.  Please come visit with him in the CPS Quiet Room and give him that one chance he’s waited so patiently for.

 

PRISCILLA

The second that you hear this gentle girl’s sweet-sounding meow you’ll be hooked.  Naturally you’ll notice her exquisite black fur, too.  Although it will need to be brushed every day to keep it healthy, lush and knot-free, it sure feels good all snuggled-up against you (scratch her under her chin and she’ll be yours)! Priscilla is declawed and about 2 to 3 years old.  She was rescued via our Sheba Fund.  She gets along great with other cats and just might be that soft calming presence your crazy life needs.   Come meet Priscilla in the CPS Outback area.

ADOPTED!  ADOPTED!

DAISY

Daisy is one of the most loyal, loving little moms we’ve ever met. She came to CPS a few months ago with her three teeny-tiny babies in tow. Animal Control had called us just as this innocent family was about to be put down and we happily raced to their rescue. At that time, Daisy’s babies were only a week old and hadn’t even opened their eyes yet!

The babies have all been adopted — now we want to make sure our sweet Daisy gets the caring home she deserves, too. She’s very clean and tidy but don’t let the Donna Reed exterior fool you—Daisy knows when to be the model mom and when to kick back and enjoy lots of loving! The quintessential lap cat, she’s a kind and gentle soul who has already given so much to others…it’s time she got showered with some snuggles and affection just for herself.  Daisy is spayed and up to date on all of her shots and is now waiting for you to give her a nice warm lap to curl up in.  It’s all she’s ever wanted.

 

BOB

This sweet guy has had his world turned upside down already and he’s only 5 months old.  Bob came up from Miami. Why such a trek? Because our no-kill shelter is one of only a few in the country that has accommodations for cats who have tested positive for Feline Leukemia or FIV.  You are probably aware that both of these viruses are not in any way a death sentence for the carriers…they can live long healthy lives. They can infect other cats however, so they need to be in homes that either have all positive cats or in a single cat home. With that said, Bob (yes, “Bob”) has gone from being on the streets to being rescued by Smitten with Kittens to being tested at the vets and has now be trekked from Miami to be housed at the shelter until he can find a home.  If you happen to know anyone looking for just one super friendly kitty who has already been neutered and given his shots (must be kept indoors obviously), please let them know about Bob or have them contact Carolyn at 772-538-4070 or carolynfsu@hotmail.com.

 

         WILD BILLIE

We’re just wild about Billie!  Was that corny?  Well, when you love a fur baby as much as everyone here loves this beautiful girl, you can’t help but get a little sappy.   And in case you were wondering, she’s not “wild” at all—we just liked the name because she reminds us of a modern-day Annie Oakley seeing as she can be a bit independent at first.  She’s cautious in large areas due to her abandonment, but she warms up very quickly and then turns on the love.  She loves to be petted and with her gorgeous, shiny black-and-white coat who can resist her?  Billie is about a year old and is currently living in the CPS Quiet Room.  Come meet her and before you know it, you’ll be wild about her, too!

 

       SAHARA

They say The Sahara seems to go on forever.  One look into this kitty’s deep, soulful eyes and you’ll feel the same way.  You feel as if the stories she’s got locked inside are endless.  And after you spend 60 seconds with her, you’ll realize the love she’s waiting to give someone is endless, too.  She’s a spayed female who was abandoned at Lake County Animal Services when her owners moved, but CPS adopted her via our Sheba Fund, giving her a second chance!  She’s good with other cats, so would adjust well to a multi-cat home.  Come visit her in the CPS Quiet Room and look into her eyes.  You’ll feel what she’s trying to say.

 

ROSE

Warning: will tumble into your arms and never leave your side!   Meet Rose!  Rose likes to snuggle, cuddle, play, explore, and then snuggle some more!  This fluffy Calico ball of grey fur is about 2 years old and is the definition of “spunky.”  Have you already got cats?  Maybe one looking for a playmate?  Rose is your gal.  She gets along well with other cats.   Come meet her in the CPS Outback area and let her climb right into your heart!

 

         ANNE

You’d think that when a cat is abandoned, it would clamor for all the attention it can get.  Not sweet, gentle Anne.  She loves other cats just fine, and will quietly wait for you without a shred of jealousy if you need to spread the TLC around among other fur babies in your home.  She’s a grey tabby, approximately 1-2 years old, with the kind of eyes that tell you this girl is a survivor and an old soul.  She would love nothing more than to occasionally sit in your lap and feel a little love.  You can find her in the CPS Quiet Room.

 

         BAXLEY

Saying we like kittens is kind of like saying we like chocolate.  We love all of them!  But every once in a while, there’s that extraordinary kitten you meet who has something special in her personality.  Something that wraps itself around your heart until you’re bringing her home and making her a bed out of your favorite blanket.   Baxley was rescued this summer and brought to CPS where she currently lives in the Quiet Room.  Although she has damage to one of her eyes, making it look a bit milky, it doesn’t slow her down one bit! She’s very good around other cats, too, so come meet her and say hello.  And then kiss your favorite blanket good-bye!

 

         CLEO

Why do we love cats?   They’re funny, feisty, independent, opinionated (boy, ARE they!), stubborn, and can fill a hole in your life you didn’t even know you had.  Why do we love Cleo?  See above!  This outgoing ball of black-and-white fluff was abandoned at CPS where she’s currently enchanting the staff with her “can-do” spirit and warm personality.  She’s purrfectly fine with other cats if you’ve already got a few (or more).  She weighs about 6 pounds and is between 1 and 2 years old.   Stop by and say hi to Cleo—we’re sure she’ll have something to say right back to you.

 

        ChoCho

Don’t let ChoCho give up on finding his special person just because he has FIV.  This beautiful neutered male Linx Point Siamese came to CPS from Lake County Animal Control via our Sheba Fund.  The FIV virus is not a death sentence—not at all! ChoCho can live a long, happy and healthy life in the right home either alone or with other FIV-positive cats.   However, he cannot be in a home with any cats who do NOT have FIV.  He’s a little shy right now, but loves being pampered and really loves being petted!   Please come by and help us reassure ChoCho that he’s loved—or take him home and become his special person!  He can be found in the CPS FIV room.

 

        HOLLY

Some cats smile at us by purring.  Some by nuzzling.  And some smile with their whole face!   Holly is only five months old (approximately) and one of the kindest, sweetest kitties you’ll ever meet.  She hasn’t been here at CPS for very long, but we’re glad she found her way to us.  She was rescued by a lovely couple who spend half the year here in town.  They’d found her abandoned in a golf course community with no safe place to go.  They fed her and nursed her back to health, but knew they had to return to their other home.  That’s when they thankfully brought her to CPS.  She’s scheduled to be spayed soon (and may already be by the time you’re reading this), and is available for adoption from our front lobby.   Come say hi to Holly and give this pure little soul something to REALLY smile about!

DONNA

This beautiful girl is Donna. She wandered up to someone's home and is thought to have been left behind - can you imagine having a nice, warm home then suddenly finding yourself homeless?  Well, it does not seem to bother Donna as she is a very friendly kitty and just wants to find another, forever home and a family to love.  She is about one year old and in good health.  Donna is currently in foster care.  Please contact Wesley at 336-977-1897 if you would like to receive the unconditional love that this little lady is sure to provide.

 

LOUISE and LOUISA

Sometimes knowing the right people can save your life.   Sweet loving Louise and Louisa came to us because we’d once cared for their mom, Lois.  As with so many of the kittens we receive, they were tiny, helpless and had nowhere else to go when they first came to us.  Still young cats, they’ve lived their entire lives here at CPS.  And while we love these silly girls and their kisses and daily chat sessions (they’re talkers!), we hate seeing them behind bars–even if they’re ours.  Please come visit them.  Their “catty” gossip is sure to crack you up! 

 

CHAZ and kitten

If you’ve ever seen the power of a mother’s love then you need to hear the story of Chaz. This beautiful tortoiseshell girl has been to a dark place but refused to give up because she had this little one to care for. One of our dedicated volunteers found her abandoned in a house with no food or water...and two newborns at her side. Yet another example of an innocent, helpless animal thrown away by humans with no regard for life.  Sadly, the other newborn wasn’t strong enough to survive.  But this blue eyed black beauty did.  And Chaz never leaves its side. They’re safe with us now but need a loving home where they’ll never have to fight for their lives again.

 

ECHO II

To those of us who can’t start our day without hugs and kisses from our furry friends, the idea of dumping them somewhere and speeding off seems inhuman.

Yet, that’s just what happened to this gorgeous girl we’re calling Echo II.

Just stop a minute and look at her stunning coat. Now look into those soulful amber eyes.  There’s a big personality in there, and a big heart, too.  She loves to bump heads and is eager for pets, scratches and any other kind of love she can get.  We’re guessing her to be about a year old, which means she has her whole life ahead of her.   Why not give her a life filled with snuggles, pillows, toys and treats?   It’s so little for us to give…but it means so much to an animal who’s been abandoned.

CJ

Emergency TLC needed ASAP!

 

CJ has lost everyone he loved.  This sweet and affectionate guy lost his owner mom a few months ago.  Then, while he was still reeling from that loss, his owner dad passed away as well a few weeks ago.  Poor CJ was left all alone, confused and with no way to call for help.  As if by a miracle, the Mt. Dora police happened to stop at CJ's house for a routine well check on CJ's dad.   Sadly, they discovered that the man had passed on, but they luckily found CJ and brought him to CPS for a second chance.  This poor orphaned kitty had no other humans to turn to and has nowhere else to go.  His vet records show him to be about 13 years old but our volunteers will tell you that he's got plenty of play left in him!  He has a wonderful personality and is a big cuddlebug.  It breaks our hearts to see him so sad.  He obviously misses his mom and dad very much.  Let's show CJ that there are people out there who care about him.  Let's give him a new forever home where he can heal his pain and find someone new to love.  Please come visit CJ at CPS.  He needs your help. 

 

JUDY'S KITTENS

Black and white and cute all over! These two baby girls arrived in our care in June of 2010 after being abandoned at a local shelter. No note. Just dropped off like a bag of old clothes. But one look in either of their little faces tells you instantly that these feisty fighters are all kitten. Come see them and fall in love with their unbreakable spirit!   

SIMON

Some cats steal your heart the second you see them. And in Simon's case, his beauty and spirit are magnified when you hear his story. Simon came to us in September of 2010 after a caring animal lover saw him being abused by children in his neighborhood. When he wasn't dodging cruelty, Simon was narrowly dodging traffic. Luckily, he found his way here where he's overcoming his (understandable) shyness and realizing he's in a safe place. He'll make a loyal, grateful friend in an indoor-only home. Come visit him and see what a true love he is.  

COLA

We can all learn something from this sweet little girl.   When she was a tiny little kitten, Cola had a severe ear infection.  The infection is long gone, but it left her with a slight head tilt she'll have all her life.   Has any of this slowed her down?  Not one bit!  Has it made her antisocial?  Are you kidding?  She's a regular love muffin!  But she's been here a long time -- since July of 2008.  Meet Cola in our Kitten Room and discover this gentle, courageous little soul for yourself.   

THING 2

Did you know statistics show that black cats are often the last to be adopted? Whether that's due to silly superstitions, we're not sure, but we think it's positively crazy! Just take a look at Thing 2 and his stunning ebony coat! This cool kitty came to CPS in November of 2010 and grows more and more majestic every day. Meet him in our Kitten Room!    

DAISY DUKE (black kitty)

Shown here giving some TLC to her pal, Daisy Duke is all about L-O-V-E. She came to us in March of 2010 via the Sheba Fund from Lake County Animal Control. Her previous owner turned her into Animal Control when Daisy was just 5 years old. Obviously, that hasn't stopped her from showing her affection…and lots of it! Come visit Daisy and see if she doesn't give you some kisses.    

SWANKY

We didn't name this girl Swanky for nothing!  Just look at that amazing fur.  Now tell us you don't want to give her a comforting pet and hours of hugs!  Just like all of our CPS residents, she could certainly use some extra hugs since she began her life with us by being left at our front gate. Since that day in November of 2009, Swanky has stolen the show with her majestic gaze and lovable ways. Come say hi when you visit her in our outback area.  

TOBY

One sweltering summer day in July of 2010 we made a brand new friend. Toby and his big green eyes were waiting at our front gate where someone had simply left him. Confused and a little frightened at first, he immediately won all of our hearts with his sweet face and unstoppable spirit. All he needs now is someone to show him that sometimes, people do stick around forever. Come see Toby in our outback area. 

JEANETTE

One look into these wise soulful eyes and you'll be hooked. Like many of us, Jeanette has seen loved ones come and go from her life. She arrived at our door in August of 2010 when her previous person was faced with a devastating home foreclosure. But, like many of us, Jeanette is a survivor and she still has a lot of love in her heart. She's just waiting for someone to give it to. Could it be you? Come find out…she's staying in our outback area. 

LITTLE BIT

Meet Little Bit! What a perfect name for such a petite girl.   Little Bit can be shy at first, and who can blame her...we don't think people were very nice to her in the past.  Once she knows that you will not hurt her, she loves to be rubbed on her chin and head.  Little Bit is currently in our Quiet Room where she lounges on the cat trees.  She gets along very well with other cats and is often seen grooming and snuggling the younger kitties.

PRINCESS

Princess is a lovely young lady that was brought to CPS via our Sheba Fund. Choosing to rescue this batman mask wearing young lady was not hard - she has a personality that goes the distance. She enjoys being with people and other cats and seems to have a very laid back attitude. You can find Princess in our outback area.

MACK

If you're looking for a love bug, look no further! When Mack joined our happy family in May of 2010, it didn't take long to see that this ginger coated guy loved his snuggles!  He came to us via our Sheba program with Lake County Animal Control and has turned into our resident nuzzler. Stop by and say hello…it will make his day! You can find him in our outback area.

BOUTIQUE

Boutique is a young lady with copper eyes, white paws, bib and whiskers – and the sweetest disposition you will find. She was hand-carried into the Cat Protection Society Resale Shop one recent Friday, having been left behind by her “family” when they abandoned their home. She was immediately placed in a carrier and taken to our shelter. Through it all, Boutique maintained amazing composure. She is that kind of girl. She has just been spayed and would love to go to your house and begin her new life.

 

               ADOPTED!   ADOPTED!

Sasha

Sasha has certainly had a tough time of it.  She came to us recently from an RV park where she was abandoned. She was living under an RV with her umpteenth litter of kittens. Despite her hardships – she is missing a foot from a probable dog attack – Sasha is a very sweet girl. And the fact that she has lost her foot doesn't seem to slow her down any.  Sasha now needs someone who will give her a safe home and the love she will most certainly return.  Are you that special angel that Sasha is looking for?

 

Note: Sasha's kittens are being cared for by her rescuer until they are ready for adoption.

                                                                                  Dee Dee

Dee Dee was abandoned at our resale shop. She is a less than one year old and is blind in one eye. She has just been spayed and is up to date on her shots.  She is presently in the Quarantine Room at the shelter.  Dee Dee is very sweet and would love for someone to give her a home.   Please come in and ask to see Dee Dee.

 

ADOPTED!           ADOPTED!

Tanglewood

Sweet little Tanglewood.  This adorable little kitten was found at Tanglewood Apartments.  CPS immediately took her to the vets and was told that she had a broken right front foot.  It had already healed but not properly so she cannot walk on it.  The vet said that it would have to be broken again and reset in order for her to walk normally.  Don't tell her that however, as she gets around even with it not working correctly.  She is just a kitten and already has had it pretty hard.  Do you have it in your heart to give her a forever safe home where she can grow up with the love she needs and would surely return 100 percent?

March    (declawed)

March is a sweet and beautiful cat with a sad story. She was brought to CPS in March of 2009 by a kind and caring Eustis police officer. She was adopted from CPS in June of 2009. Sadly, she came back to us recently as her adoptive family no longer could care for her, and to our surprise, she has been declawed. The sooner we can get her back in what will surely be a forever home, the better.

 

Sunday -- ADOPTED!

This beautiful Siamese cat was brought to CPS through our Sheeba Fund from Lake County Animal Services. She is a very friendly cat that deserves a chance at a forever home. Unfortunately, Sunday has tested positive for Feline Leukemia. This is a virus that she can live with for her entire life, but she will have to be an indoor only cat and she should only be with other cats that have Feline Leukemia.     

Ermine

This sweet little girl was rescued off the streets of Lake County. She is very sweet and enjoys being brushed.

 

Holly

This middle aged girl has beautiful Siamese markings, gorgeous blue eyes and a great personality with people.   She would prefer to be in a one cat only household.  She is currently in our Quiet Room waiting for someone to give her a loving home.   

Arthur

Arthur has an interesting story.  He was found in the Altamonte Springs Mall parking lot near Bahama Breeze.  Can you imagine?!   He was captured and neutered/vaccinated and ended up testing positive for FIV or Feline Aids.  This virus is not a death sentence for Arthur; in fact, he can live as long or longer than other cats without the virus.  He probably lived in that mall parking lot for most of his life (approximately 1.5 years), so he is a little distrusting of people, but would make a great cat for the right person or family.  If you adopt Arthur, he would need to be an only cat in the household or only be with other FIV postive cats.

  

Susie Q

Susie Q has been with us since she was a kitten in October of 2009.  She was fostered by one of our amazing foster parent volunteers.  She is very friendly and just waiting patiently for her purrfect home.  Can you help her?  

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