About The Cat Ranch
A sanctuary born from love, run on dedication, and sustained by the generosity of a community that believes every cat deserves a safe, happy life.
Our Vision & Mission
The Cat Ranch's vision is simple: help pets and the people who care for them live better lives. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) rescue and lifetime care sanctuary, we currently house over 150 cats — providing each of them with the medical care, food, shelter, enrichment, and unconditional love they deserve.
We also strive to support pet shelters and owners throughout our community who struggle to afford food, supplies, or veterinary care. No cat — or the human who loves them — should have to face those challenges alone.
Our main campus is located at "the Ranch" in Fort Myers, FL. We have plans to develop a warehouse for supplies, build out medical facilities, and form lasting relationships with veterinary partners who share our mission. We are also advocates for expanding TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs in our community — and beyond.
We Do Not Accept Owner Surrenders
We understand that life brings unexpected hardships. But a pet is a lifetime commitment. Moving, having a baby, starting a new job, or a household allergy — these are not sufficient reasons to rehome a pet you have bonded with.
Your cat has built trust with you. They depend on you for love, safety, and stability. Rehoming — or worse, surrendering to a kill shelter — is deeply traumatic for them, and the risk of euthanasia at overcrowded facilities is very real.
Our facility is currently at capacity. If you find a cat in need of emergency medical care, please contact your local veterinarian or animal control, as we do not have on-site emergency medical facilities at this time.
Want to Volunteer?
We use Timecounts to coordinate volunteers for events, outreach, and daily ranch care. Sign up to see upcoming opportunities and join our community.
Open Your Home, Change a Life
Fostering is one of the most impactful things you can do for a cat — and it's usually a short-term commitment that costs you nothing. The Cat Ranch covers all food and medical needs while cats are in foster care. All you need is a spare room (even a bathroom works!) and plenty of love to give.
Foster situations include: mother cats with kittens, semi-feral cats needing socialization, post-surgery recovery, and bottle-fed kittens or special needs cases.
Fostering directly expands our capacity to save more lives. When our numbers get too high, we can't take in new animals — and that's a heartbreaking reality we work every day to change.
Apply to FosterOur Wish List
We're particular about a few items — especially food — because our residents tolerate them well and they keep our cats healthiest.
- 🐾Clean bedding (sheets, towels, blankets, cat beds — preferably new)
- 🐾Disposable pee pads
- 🐾Cat litter (unscented preferred)
- 🐾Plain unscented bleach
- 🐾Unscented laundry detergent & laundry sanitizer
- 🐾Heavy-duty trash bags & paper towels
- 🐾Paper/disposable plates
- 🐾Wellness Wet Food
- 🐾Purina ONE High Protein Dry Cat Food — Urinary Tract Health Formula
- 🐾Merrick Purrfect Bistro Grain Free Wet Cat Food
- 🐾Purina Fancy Feast Seafood Classic Pate
- 🐾Cat treats, toys & scratchers
- 🐾Pedialyte (plain)
- 🐾Gerber Chicken or Turkey Baby Food
Businesses interested in donating items, gift cards, or hosting a donation box — we'd love to connect with you!
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