Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: Cat’s “R” Us is a Non Profit 501(c)3 feline cat and kitten rescue organization in the Annapolis, Maryland area whose focus is TNR (Trap, Neuter, and Return)This means feral cats are humanely trapped, vaccinated, sterilized, and ear-tipped (for identification) by veterinarians. Kittens caught early enough are tamed, vetted, and available for adoption when they are of an appropriate age. As a feral rescue group, it is all too common to find abandoned cats at managed colony sites. These cats enter our program, are vetted and put up for adoption as soon as possible. Check out our adoptable cats at: http://www. petfinder. com/shelters/MD23.html

Results: In our 14 years of existence, nearly 10,000 cats have been spayed/neutered and vaccinated at the cost-effective CRU clinics. This has contributed greatly to the effort of prevention of unwanted pets in Anne Arundel County.

Target demographics: cats and kittens

Direct beneficiaries per year: dozens of cats find "furever" homes

Geographic areas served: the greater Annapolis area

Programs: TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return), Feral Cat Colony Management as well as foster and adoption programs through our two local shelters.