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Community Cats of Bonita Springs Florida

Helping neighborhood cats! Trapping for Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR). Over 5000 street cats fixed so far, and 400+ placed for adoption. is NOT a rescue shelter.

We feed 300 street cats every day. Our Mission Statement

Community Cats of Bonita Springs is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization whose mission is to significantly reduce the severe overpopulation of homeless cats in our community through education and the use of a humane technique known as Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR). Our Goals

• A long-term, ongoing commitment to reduce the number unaltered,

free-roaming, feral, stray, and/or abandoned domestic homeless cats in our area. It is estimated that there thousands of these cats in Bonita Springs Florida; since 2017, we have fixed or rescued over 3300 of them.
• To use humane Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) practices to reduce and control the cat population: This will reduce the strain on area rescues and shelters caused by endless litters of kittens and decrease the euthanasia rate of unwanted cats/kittens, which reduces both Animal Control costs to taxpayers and needless animal suffering.
• Improved quality of life for homeless cats and kittens, humane treatment, and a community understanding that they are victims of circumstance, deserve care and kindness, and provide a valuable public service in rodent control.
• Reduction of the occurrence of nuisance behaviors associated with mating, including spraying, yowling, and fighting so that people and cats can live in harmony.
• Put an end to high kill rates of cats and kittens at animal shelters and animal control agencies simply due to their numbers or failure to be adopted.
• Education and encouragement of participation from community members, other animal support groups, veterinarians, and local government so that there is a clear understanding of the success that can be achieved through the operation of a strong Trap/Neuter/Return program. Provide education and assistance to our large Spanish speaking population and teach the benefits of TNR. What We Do

COMMUNITY CATS OF BONITA SPRINGS FL is committed to reducing the homeless cat overpopulation in the City of Bonita Springs through implementing our TNR (Trap/Neuter/Return) program, by providing cat food and veterinary assistance for fixed cat colonies, by providing foster care and adoption opportunities for socialized cats and kittens, by offering access to low-cost spay-neuter and veterinary services for pet owners, by initiating proactive bilingual educational outreach, and by acting as a liaison in referring pet owners to available resources. We instruct in how to trap cats, loan traps to those trained, assist with trapping, and subsidize spay/neuter surgeries, making the cost affordable for the public. Young kittens and friendly strays are rescued from the streets, fostered and placed for adoption by our volunteers. Our advocacy efforts promote community awareness to protect the lives of outdoor cats. COMMUNITY CATS OF BONITA SPRINGS FL INC. was formed exclusively as a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (or corresponding section of any future federal tax code) and can only survive on the generosity of public donations and approved grants. We have no shelter and no space or resources to hold and adopt out cats and kittens. We network with area rescues and shelters when we find friendly kittens and cats. Because we are a volunteer organization, we are totally dependent on donations. While a small amount of the spay/neuter surgery has been jointly funded by Lee County (FL) Domestic Animal Services and the City of Bonita Springs, those resources have fallen short as the demands on Community Cats of Bonita Springs has continued to grow. We now provide for spay/neuter of the community cats through other TNR agencies in our area. Our expenses have continued to grow and volunteers often pay expenses out of their own pockets. Our volunteers actively trap, transport and provide aftercare of cats that are spayed and neutered under the TNR program or private programs. Our volunteers feed cat colonies throughout the city. We do not believe in "feed to breed" so feeders who need cat food assistance must have fixed (TNR) cats or be actively working on fixing their colony. We use grants and donations to stock our cat food pantry and we ask that those who can afford to feed their own cats to please do so and ask for assistance only when needed. Donated funds also provide veterinary care that is not free through the program: this may be flea/mite preventatives, other medications, antibiotics or other care from our veterinarian. When cats are sick or injured, we trap them and take them to the veterinarian if they cannot be treated in their colony. Volunteers provide aftercare as needed.

07/30/2025

Our hardworking trappers have been at it again!! Thank you Lynn and Jasmine for 5 more TNR cats fixed and vaccinated today!!

07/28/2025

Courtesy Post- Please Share

Hello Everyone!
I am sharing a message for a woman who needs help with her cat for 3 months. She is a responsible pet owner and does NOT want to surrender her pet but needs temporary housing for him. If anyone can help or share, she would be most appreciative!

“I’m looking for someone who might be willing to temporarily take in a cat for about three months, until I’m able to move into my new home. I’m going through a difficult and volatile divorce, and where I’m staying short-term does not allow animals.

He’s an 11-year-old indoor cat with no claws. He’s incredibly sweet, especially with kids (I have a 2.5 year old). He’s gentle, affectionate, and a total snuggler. He really just loves being around people. He also enjoys lounging on the lanai, but he cannot be let outdoors in an uncontained space since he’s not used to being outside.

He does not do well with other cats.

I will cover all expenses - food, litter, supplies, and I’m happy to pay for his care during this time as well. If you might be open to helping, please contact Casey at (908) 510-9459

Thank you so much. 💛”

07/27/2025

Meet Zinfandel!!!!
This sweet baby boy was found by a passerby in a car at the intersection of Morgan and East Terry when he was just one month old weighing 1.1 pounds.
He is now a heathy, thriving boy and now weighs 2 pounds and is ready to find his forever home!
He is very affectionate, loving, and playful. He likes other cats and is very friendly!
If you would like to meet Zinfandel or know more about him please call
239-273-8321

07/27/2025

Hi, my name is Merlot and my mom left me behind in a garage all by myself when I was only one month old. Fortunately some very nice people made sure I had food and water.
I am now a whole 2 lbs and ready to find my forever home!
I’m very affectionate, loving, and playful male kitten. I like other cats and am very friendly!
To meet me or to find out more about me please call 239-273-8321

07/25/2025

Hello Friends and Followers!!
Here is your last chance to Sponsor a Day of the Year in our upcoming 2025 Community Cats of Bonita Springs Calendar!! Last call!!!
We are planning a 2026 Calendar featuring the beautiful cats of Bonita Springs!! This year, you will have a unique opportunity to sponsor any day of the year (1st come, 1st served) for $25.00. You can create a message for your date (up to 6 words) or dedicate the date in memory or honor of a person or pet.
Please use this link to reserve your date and create your message; it will also direct you to a payment link. We will follow up with an email to you within 24 hours to confirm receipt of your order.
THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SPONSOR A DAY FOR THE CALENDAR!
Thank you so much from the kitties and volunteers of Community Cat of Bonita Springs!! Thank you for being part of our village!!

https://bonitacats.org/sponsor-a-calendar-day-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKPI_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFBaEFNTzNtZUk5UUFnQUZuAR4goq2AIjmItGO4h-c_hHLIBcXU2NDhlHq35Xmsa5kh5jWmWRVto7EEd26Hyw_aem_egVIAyKmUVRwrwNdx3nSEA

Community Cats of Bonita Springs will be selling a 2026 calendar, available the first week of October 2025. We are offering kitty lovers a chance to sponsor a day of your choice for $25.00 (dates are first come, first choice). You can have your name, your kitty’s name, a memorial name, or a short ...

07/25/2025

Hello Friends and Followers!!
Here is your LAST CHANCE to Sponsor a Day of the Year in our upcoming 2025 Community Cats of Bonita Springs Calendar!! Last call!!!

We are planning a 2026 Calendar featuring the beautiful cats of Bonita Springs!! This year, you will have a unique opportunity to sponsor any day of the year (1st come, 1st served) for $25.00. You can create a message for your date (up to 6 words) or dedicate the date in memory or honor of a person or pet. THERE ARE STILL MANY DATES TO CHOOSE FROM!
Please use this link to reserve your date and create your message; it will also direct you to a payment link. We will follow up with an email to you within 24 hours to confirm receipt of your order.
THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SPONSOR A DAY FOR THE CALENDAR!
Thank you so much from the kitties and volunteers of Community Cat of Bonita Springs!! Thank you for being part of our village!!

https://bonitacats.org/sponsor-a-calendar-day-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKPI_xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFBaEFNTzNtZUk5UUFnQUZuAR4goq2AIjmItGO4h-c_hHLIBcXU2NDhlHq35Xmsa5kh5jWmWRVto7EEd26Hyw_aem_egVIAyKmUVRwrwNdx3nSEA

07/25/2025

Big thanks to our volunteers!! Four more cats fixed and vaccinated today!

07/21/2025

It's been a sad weekend for our volunteers. We also lost, Emma, one of our TNR colony cats. She lived at an HOA where one of our volunteers lives. Emma was loved and cared for even though she was always afraid of people and would not come close even to her feeder. She actually developed a "romance" with Bob, a house cat who came down to the HOA seasonally from Ohio. Emma always knew when Bob was back in town and she would visit with him through the door or window.
We are heartbroken knowing that Emma was killed by either a Bobcat or coyote. Her remains were buried by her devoted caretaker.
We will miss you beautiful Emma. You were loved and your life mattered. Fly high sweetheart.

07/21/2025

Fly high our beautiful Mishka girl! We had to let her go this morning after an ongoing battle with kidney disease. Our co-founder, Jasmine, took her into her home back in 2018. She was living in a bad outdoor situation and not being fed or looked after. She was always a little bit feral amd kept to herself until a few months ago when she finally started letting Jasmine and her family pet her.
Thank you Jasmine for giving her a safe, happy life and thank you Jhordan for covering the euthanasia bill.
You were loved, Mishka, and you will be missed so much.

07/17/2025

Please share. This kitty is lost in Bonita Springs.
He escaped July 15th around 9 p.m. near Dean St. and Imperial Parkway (neighborhood behind CVS) in Bonita Springs.

Name: Oliver (also responds to Mr. Ming Ming and Kiyi Cat)

Male, not neutered

Tabby, about 1 year old

Very shy – may run if approached

📞 If you see him or have any information, please contact:
Yaneth – (239) 362-6478

07/16/2025

Our incredible trappers got five more cats got fixed and vaccinated today!
So far this year, we have spent over $3000 for TNR surgeries... today alone was $200, not counting supplies and gas.We are trying to help our community but we cannot sustain this expense.
If you'd like to SPONSOR A SPAY for $40, you can use the DONATE BUTTON here, or go to bonitacats.org to donate by Credit Card or PayPal. You can Zelle donations to [email protected]. Any amount helps!!
Checks made payable to Community Cats of Bonita Springs may be mailed to PO Box 366034, Bonita Springs FL 34136.

THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAS DONATED to help us continue to TNR cats BONITA SPRINGS!

07/15/2025

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Luna is home safe & sound after 15 hours, 3 minutes :)

"luna has been found safe and is finally back home!!! thank you for the reshares"
-Luna's Owner
Please spread the word for this lost cat. Luna was LOST on July 14, 2025 in Naples, FL 34114 near last seen on charlee ests. near chickee dr

Description: black and white. mostly white near the face and chest area. has a purple collar on with star tag. slightly cross eyed

For more info or to contact Luna's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/71805552

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

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PO Box 366034
Bonita Springs, FL
34136

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Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12393198478

Website

http://www.bonitacats.org/

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Founded by Angela Gipson and Jasmine Rivera. Angela Gipson moved to Bonita Springs Florida in 2014 and she started noticing cats - lots of them, everywhere! On roofs, on cars, under buildings, in the shrubs, etc. She did not see many with a "left ear tip," which would indicate that the cats were fixed but she noticed that some cats were being fed. At first, like most people, Angela thought this was "none of her business" and continued about her daily life. Then one day, she saw a cat struggling to get up near a local colony. It had been hit by a car and immediately she knew that she had to do something. This cat died a few minutes later. After researching, she learned that in Bonita Springs and Lee County Florida, residents could have cats fixed for FREE through a county/city sponsored TNR Program. So why in the world is no one fixing these cats? One thing led to another and she met the lady who fed the colony where the cat had been hit. The woman was too old to do the trapping on her own but welcomed the help. Through Facebook, Angela began reaching out to cat rescue organizations to see if anyone would guide her because she had never done TNR before. After a bit of networking, she connected with a lady named Gwen from a Naples cat rescue called Camp Many Paws. They met and decided to work together, trekking trapped cats all the way up to Ft Myers to have the cats spayed or neutered and vaccinated; they also got their ear tip and a microchip. As they worked on one colony, they got tips on others and they kept working their way around the city, block by block. Eighteen months and 125 cats later, the City of Bonita Springs hired Dr Linda Kitchen to do the TNR surgeries for residents of Bonita Springs. Happy Day!! A local vet made the entire process so much easier and the cats were getting the best of care. Gwen moved from the immediate area, but Angela kept on trapping, networking, and building an army of volunteers and supporters as demands and needs grew. To date, what started out as a need to “do something” has resulted in the sterilization of over 1500 Bonita Springs cats between volunteers and residents; a team of 40 volunteers have joined her to assist with trapping, transport, care and feeding of fixed colonies; Community Cats of Bonita Springs was created as a non profit organization and currently provides food for about 300 street cats every day. They have also pulled hundreds of kittens off the street and moved them to rescues for adoption and they provide medical care for cats who are ill or injured. One barrier to growth was that Angela could not communicate with the many Spanish speaking residents of Bonita Springs. Luckily, she met Jasmine Rivera, a bilingual cat & TNR advocate, and they joined forces to better serve those neighborhoods; so now some of the most under-served cats in Bonita Springs have been sterilized and vaccinated, are fed daily and get vet care as needed thanks to Jasmine’s tireless work. Other key volunteers soon joined their ranks to provide space for holding cats before and after surgery, for fundraising, events, colony management and for social media and administrative functions. Donations to Community Cats of Bonita are used for cat food and veterinary care as needed. Every penny taken in is used to help the cats of Bonita Springs who are homeless through no fault of their own, with the primary goal of fixing as many as possible to continually reduce the population. We are 100% volunteer and funded by donation. Please help us! We need volunteers, cat food and donations. Message us if you would like to help or need help. If you live in Bonita Springs, message us for a location to drop off cat food. You can also donate via our Amazon Wish List, here: http://bit.ly/kittyfixersMonetary donations can be sent by Paypal to [email protected]. Checks made payable to Community Cats of Bonita Springs may be sent to PO Box 366034, Bonita Springs, FL 34136.