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Sheltering Hands, Inc

Cat rescue in Ocala, FL

We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, comprised mainly of volunteers that is dedicated to Improving the lives of cats through humane care, spay/neuter programs, adoptions, education and support services.

We offer several adoption programs including:

Traditional program - all ages

Love for a LifeTime Program - cats 8+ years/humans 75+ years; medical covered through our Clinic (conditions apply) for lifetime of the cat. Contact us for details.

Feel the Love Program - cats FeLV+; medical covered through our Clinic (conditions apply) for the lifetime of the cat. Contact us for details.

Take a Chance on Me Program - overlooked cats due to medical/behavioral concerns; 3-month foster commitment with direct support by our staff

Contact
Address
10397 N US-27
Ocala, FL 34482
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Meet their adoptable pets

10397 N US-27

Ocala, FL 34482

See every new pet that comes to this rescue!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Sheltering Hands, Inc

We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sheba's adoption status with email updates.
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Sheba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Angela's adoption status with email updates.
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Angela

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mugsy's adoption status with email updates.
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Mugsy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Galaxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Galaxy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Ralph's adoption status with email updates.
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Ralph

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Curtis's adoption status with email updates.
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Curtis

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Ocala, FL

Rescue FAQs

Marion, Levy, Lake and Sumter Counties

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our goal is to match you with a cat or kitten that is purrfect fit for your family

Adoption application

https://www.shelteringhands.org/adoptionapplication

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We'll also keep you updated on Laurel's adoption status with email updates.
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Laurel

Pit Bull Terrier/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 yrs 5 mos
Morriston, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

Cockatoo

Male, Adult
Inverness, FL
We'll also keep you updated on STACY's adoption status with email updates.
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STACY

Great Dane

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BIKI's adoption status with email updates.
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BIKI

Black Mouth Cur

Female, 9 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on GRETAL's adoption status with email updates.
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GRETAL

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 yrs 3 mos
Ocala, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Solo's adoption status with email updates.
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Solo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Leesburg, FL

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