St. Francis Animal Rescue, Venice FL

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St. Francis Animal Rescue, Venice FL

SFAR of Venice is a 501(c)(3) established in 1993. We are a limited admission, cat only rescue.
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Please email managersfar@gmail.com if interested!

08/23/2024

Please email [email protected] if interested!

08/23/2024

Mattel is still waiting for a home! She will be an amazing companion to someone, she just needs to be an only cat. We are open Monday-Saturday from 10-5!

08/23/2024

Meet Ziggy! Ziggy is a very active 2 1/2-month-old kitten who will need to go to a home that has a playmate for him! Ziggy will need a decent amount of enrichment and stimulation from his new people. He is sweet and playful! If you would like to meet him, we are open Monday through Saturday from 10-5 😻

08/23/2024

Aries has found his forever home! Thank you to all the adopters from August who have given homes to these cats who desperately deserve it! We are open Monday-Saturday from 10-5!

08/22/2024

Happy Adoption Day Bugle! You deserve the best!

08/21/2024

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08/20/2024

Congratulations to Aberdeen, another SFAR favorite, on her adoption! Her new family is the perfect match for her, and we could not be happier!

08/20/2024

Congrats to Serenity, Tostito, and Kaylee on finding their forever homes!

08/20/2024

**Gulliver Update**

Hello, beautiful people at St. Francis 🤗
I wanted to give you an update on Gulliver.
I renamed him Calvin and he is having an absolutely awesome time with us and his new cat brother, Jerome! They get along SO well! 🎉🙌🏼😁 So blessed and grateful for you all at St Francis and all you do!
Thank you 🥰

08/19/2024

Duncan Update! Duncan is doing GREAT. He adjusted to his new home and Mom immediately. He already sleeps with her, loves to cuddle and much to her surprise, is quite the chatter box, (which, thankfully, she thinks is an added bonus)! We are so happy for this new family!

Congratulations to shelter favorite, Duncan, on finding his forever home! You deserve it sweet boy 😻🎉

08/15/2024

Havana and Bayamo aka Cash and Alfie are living the good life! Congrats to All!!!

08/13/2024

We love our volunteers so much, and they give so much for the cats! We wanted to highlight Cece in particular, for her 30+ years of volunteer service for SFAR! AND she turns 96 today! What a selfless and wonderful person! Thank you for all you’ve done 💜

08/09/2024

*Update on Serenity* I think this photo says it all ♥️

08/09/2024

Happy Adoption Day Madrid! We couldn't be happier that you found your forever home and we will miss you!

08/08/2024

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08/08/2024

Meet Meowkenzie! She is 4 years old and loves to sit on laps! Meowkenzie is social, gets along with other cats, and is very friendly! Come meet her! We are open Monday through Saturday from 10-5!

08/07/2024

🐾 🛒 Wet food is needed! 🛒 🐾 Our felines have the munchies and need Friskies wet cat food! Any kind will be greatly appreciated! ⚠️ We are also in need of Churros! We use these to help nervous cats begin to trust us, reward cats we are socializing, and for cats in Intake who need their vaccines & nails done but are a bit frightened.

If you have Amazon Prime, there are many brands that are included in free next- or second-day delivery, and Chewy provides free delivery for over $49. Our address is St. Francis Animal Rescue, 1925 S. Tamiami Venice, Fl 34293. We thank you from the bottom of our paws 🐾 💜

08/07/2024

Meet my new office cat! Nala is 4 years old and starving for attention! Nala needs to be the only cat as she is a sponge that will soak up every cuddle you have! She has a cute personality and is looking for her forever home! We are open Monday through Saturday 10-5!

08/07/2024

Update on Tostito! His new Mom says he is absolutely perfect. Well almost... the 2:00 a.m. play time is something she "thinks" he will outgrow! He's an absolute lovebug and sleeps with her already.

Meet Tostito, Ruffles, and Bugle! Our chip kittens are almost 5 months old and ready for a new family! We are open until 5 today if you would like to meet them!

08/06/2024

Happy adoption day to Tiller! His new family loves him so much and we couldn't have picked anyone better! Happy Tails!

08/06/2024

Congrats to Lilan on her adoption! We will miss you, sweet girl!

08/05/2024

For the safety of our volunteers and staff, we will be closed today. Stay safe everyone!

08/02/2024

Lilan is a gorgeous 10-year-old female who would love a quiet house where she can live out her golden years. She would do best as an only cat. We are open from 10-5 Monday through Saturday!

08/01/2024

Meet Asera and Aloha! They are bonded, so they will need to be adopted together. These girls are 11 months old and would love a home of their very own! Aloha is the more reserved out of the two but will warm up once she feels comfortable. Stop in if you would like to meet them! We are open from 10-5 Monday through Saturday from 10-5! 😻

08/01/2024

Tiller and Handsome are adorable brothers... and are just 8 months old! These boys are loving, silly, friendly, and soft! If you're looking for an amazing addition to your household, swing by and meet them! We are open Monday through Saturday from 10-5 😻

08/01/2024

Aries is a sweet 1-year-old boy who would love nothing more than a quiet/loving home. He is a little confused about why he is here and would prefer to be with his forever family. If you would like to meet Aries, we are open Monday through Saturday 10-5!

08/01/2024

🚫 Know what's lurking in your home! Watch this video on common cat toxins and why it's crucial to be aware of what enters your household. Protect your feline friend with knowledge.

07/31/2024

Reuben is a super sweet 8-month-old boy who would be a wonderful addition to any household. He can be a little shy initially, but he loves to play and has a fun personality! We are open Monday through Saturday from 10-5 😻

07/30/2024

Meet my new office cat, Nala

07/30/2024

Never declaw your cat! ‪Did you know that declawing a cat is actually SEVERING part of their toes? Declawing is like cutting off your finger at your last knuckle. Cats need their claws for many reasons and that is why in our adoption contract, SFAR requires adopters to sign that they won't declaw their cat. Declawing can cause paw pain, back pain, infection, tissue necrosis (tissue death), and lameness. Removing claws changes how a cat's feet meet the ground and can cause pain like wearing an uncomfortable pair of shoes. Improperly removed claws can regrow, causing nerve damage and bone spurs.

Below is a link, If you would like to read more information on why cats shouldn't be declawed.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/negative-side-effects-of-declawing-cats

Address

1925 Tamiami Trl S
Venice, FL
34293

Website

http://www.sfarvenice.org/

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Meet my new office cat, Nala

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Save a life. Adopt from St. Francis.

Some pets need a little TLC during the Fireworks Season. Here's how you can help!

As kitten season is upon us, our shelter is in urgent need of kitten bottle-feeders to help care for the littlest and most vulnerable ones. If you are able to foster young/ small kittens in your home, please consider fostering for us! If you have experience bottle feeding, even better! Requirements: - Must foster in your home - Offer a safe and clean environment - Stick to the kitten feeding schedule (anywhere from every 2-5ish hours) - Have great communication and responsiveness - Have space to keep kittens safe & secluded Your generosity can make a huge difference in saving these precious lives. Thank you for being a part of our mission to give every kitten a fighting chance! Please comment below or send us a message if you can help. Thank you!

SFAR #TheGivingChallenge

Help our Barbie Kittens find their dream home! Stacy, Allan, and Brad are available now! These cuties are 3 months old and so adorable 😻 Please call if you're interested or would like any information 🩷 941-492-6200

Scooby is hoping to find a new home soon and he’s quite perseverant! This 4 month old is very handsome and can’t wait for someone to choose him 😻

Scooby is a handsome 4-month-old who is taking drastically cute measures to get the attention of whoever walks by! Come meet Scooby! We're closing at 1:00 today, and will reopen on Friday at 10:00 am!

Mittens

*Adoption Fee Covered* This is the office cutie pie, Mittens! She is 5 years old and can be a bit shy, but she is so fluffy and lovely 😻 Mittens does have diabetes so she would need to be given medication twice a day. Such a sweet girl! If you’re interested in her, please come by and visit! We are open from 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday.

A generous anonymous donor has decided to cover the adoption cost of our cats that have been here the longest 🙌! Any of the cats below will have their adoption fee covered! Please call for details, as some have special considerations... like needing to be an only cat/special diet etc. (941) 492-6200. We are open Monday through Saturday 10-5

And last, but not least... Meet Fadah! She's been with us since 2/6/23! She is the sweetest and is super ready to have a family of her own! Please call us with any questions! (941) 492-6200

These are the cats that we have had at SFAR for the longest! Their Intake date is listed after their name... so some have been here quite a while 😔 All of these cats are lovely 💜 We are hoping to find them forever homes before the Holidays, so they do not have to spend the Holidays in the shelter. Please call the office if you have any questions or want to meet a specific cat! (941) 492-6200

Come visit Switch! He is an adorable, love bug ♥️ We’re open from 10-5 😻

The cats loved this #cat #catshelter

To our amazing supporters who generously aid in our rescue efforts, no matter how often or how much…very soon we will be kicking off another $5 Facebook Friday Challenge! We will be introducing you to a very special kitten that we “Hope” you will love as much as we do! All we are asking for is $5 (of course you can contribute more) to help this special little girl. Just for this one specific post, we are turning off comments…you’ll have to tune in tomorrow to learn all about our special kitten!

Squishy has taken over my office! He needs a chair of his own 🙃 While he isn’t a fan of other cats, he is such a Lovebug… and lives up to his name! He loves stomach rubs and laps! Squishy is almost 9 years and needs a home to call his own ♥️ Come meet Squishy! We’re open Monday - Saturday 10 to 5

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SFAR Venice

St Francis Animal Rescue of Venice is a 501(c) limited admission, free roaming, no-kill cat Rescue. Established in 1994, we support 100+ cats and kittens on-site and 75 in short and long term foster care. 30-40 cats are available for adoption, with the remainder in our care permanently or in long term care. The shelter is funded by donations and a thrift store. We have a small team of employees to manage, medicate and clean. A dedicated volunteer team of approximately 50 individuals do whatever is necessary to keep our shelter and thrift store operational. Cats in our care receive medical treatment from local veterinarians. Foster care families care for kittens until they are ready for adoption and others help to socialize cats who otherwise would be considered unadoptable. We consider ourselves a rescue and try to focus on helping cats who, without rescue and care, would not be adoptable and would likely be euthanized.

We assist our community with education on cat behavior to keep cats in their homes. We provide referrals to other rescues to free or low cost spay and neuter clinics in the area. We support trapping for TNR programs. We provide donated food for feral colonies and furnish food to families and food banks so pets can remain in their homes.