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Report: #663990

Complaint Review: CAT DEPOT - SARASOTA Florida

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  • CAT DEPOT 2542 17TH STREET SARASOTA, Florida United States of America

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Cat Depot claims to be a no kill shelter that rescues and saves lives and provides a safe haven for around 130 cats until they go to a "forever home". They quote experts statistics on required space for a stress free, healthy environment. The truth is, more often than not, they cherry pick kittens and special cats from their waiting list and spit them back out like a transaction at a 7-11. But that's ok. It's all about racking up bragging numbers and now the goal is 1000 cat out the door.


The other goal, per Shelly Thayer, is to purge their building of any cats they consider outdated inventory that take up space they can fill  with "rescued" Ragdolls and Persians.This is their dirty little secret!!! They seek out people with rural property who will allow them to unload these undesirables(older, plain, timid cats ). 


In their so called "exchange program" these cats are forced into the harsh life of a barn cat,completely alien to what they have known and if they flee in fear and starve to death or become no more than part of the food chain, no safer than a rabbit or a sguirrel- that's ok....who will know! The public will only know from their website and newsletter the "outdoor paradise" built for "Max and Artie."


Don't believe their propaganda!!! These cats that they are quietly moving out there back door will not be placed in bona fide sanctuaries providing protective housing. How can anyone trust and support this "rescue organization". Shelly Thayer must have been booted from Best Friends in Utah. She's turned a once compassionate  shelter into what should more accurately be called Cat Dumpot!!!                


 


 

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#2 Consumer Comment

Cat Depot Dumping

AUTHOR: Stephen - (United States of America)

POSTED: Saturday, January 01, 2011

You are SO right!! Have you seen the latest undercover results about Cat Depot cat dumping email that has gone out? It is all over the place!!

No kill? Not in the Cat Depot building, perhaps. But by leghold traps, raccoons, wild boars, dogs and yahoo hunters...freezing and starving to death. where CAT DEPOT put them!!!

How does Shelly Thayer sleep at night???

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#1 Consumer Comment

Cat Depot CatDepot is a Terrific Caring Shelter for Felines

AUTHOR: LoveCatDepot - (United States of America)

POSTED: Monday, December 13, 2010

As someone who has visited Cat Depot several times I think it is a terrific place for felines and they having caring employees and volunteers. 



I think the biggest thing any of these cats needs is to be adopted to loving - caring homes.  Money and donations help, but I'm sure every cat at the Cat Depot would rather be snuggling-up to someone's lap on a cold evening, than to be in any shelter.



Cat Depot is one of the best places for felines that I've seen. But to the complaints...



I would hope that people would talk to the director and manager about issues before taking things to the Internet.  I think it should be a location of last resort for these things -- It has been my experience that the director and manager were available and approachable.  If you feel differently, please give the director and manger every opportunity to address your concerns.



I will try to post some photos I took at the Cat Depot, but the best thing to do is visit and see the facility yourself, donate, volunteer, adopt AND spay-neuter you pets.
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