Cat Depot
Sarasota, FL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Shelter Rescue
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Cat Depot is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The resource for rescue, adoption, and education. Save lives, find loving homes, and provide resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats
On September 8, 2003, 262 cats were seized from a local rescue overwhelmed by its mission. With no established shelters able to help, a group of determined friends stepped forward. They transformed a humble downtown Sarasota storefront into a makeshift rescue center—and without experience or a formal plan, but with boundless heart—they saved every cat they could. That pivotal moment changed everything. What began as a crisis response soon evolved into a calling. The founders realized Sarasota lacked a true safe haven for cats—no place built just for them. So they created one. Milestones: 2003 – Rescued 262 cats in our founding mission; 2009 – Opened our adoption center on 17th Street; 2014 – Launched the Cat Care Clinic for affordable veterinary services; 2015 – Acquired land for future expansion; 2018 – Opened our Community Center for education and outreach; 2023 – Celebrated 20 years of lifesaving impact
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Adoption Center and Retail: Open Daily: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Cat Care Clinic: Open Monday – Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Frequently asked
Is Cat Depot accepting new patients?+
Yes — Cat Depot is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Cat Depot offer?+
Cat Depot offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.
When was Cat Depot established?+
Cat Depot has served the Sarasota, FL community since 2003.
What reviewers say
The facility provides a clean, cage-free environment where cats and kittens receive dedicated care in spacious rooms. The veterinary clinic offers affordable services and compassionate support for routine exams, surgeries, and end-of-life care, while the adoption center works to match pets with families. While many visitors experience welcoming service and helpful guidance from staff and volunteers, interactions regarding intake policies and adoption applications can occasionally be challenging.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.