At Sheltering Hands our goal is to make the world better – one cat at a time. We aim to achieve this through our low-cost spay/neuter services, vaccination clinics, responsible adoption programs, volunteer education, and by partnering with community organizations striving towards the same goal. Our Caregivers are at the heart of these efforts. These dedicated, compassionate individuals drive the many moving parts in the fight for feline wellbeing and the animals depending on us.
About Our Organization
Sheltering Hands was started in April of 2007 as an altruistic effort to provide accessible care for local cats. Focusing on each cat’s wellbeing to ensure that they have every advantage in their journey, a small group of individuals united around a doctor to create an organization centered around care. Since those humbling beginnings, Sheltering Hands has grown to serve multiple counties in Central Florida. Collaborating with local government & other animal organizations, we achieve our goals through a growing network of good.
By providing low-cost services to potential community caregivers we aim to reduce the obstacles for those wanting to assist the fight for feline wellness. Annually, we average over 4,000 Spay/Neuter Surgeries. Our Adoptions Team coordinates with fosters to provide a quality upbringing that helps these animals form bonds. Every year, we find forever homes for over 300 cats & kittens. In addition, we provide continuous medical care for over 130 cats in our senior foster program, Love for a Lifetime.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE TEAM
Leslie Hinson
President
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Diane Kupchak
Vice President
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KIM COOPER
Treasurer
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ELENA GOULET
Secretary
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Susie Fromm
DVM & Board Member
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Sylvia Tucker
Board Member
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RACHEL PEREZ
Board Member
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April LeSage
Executive Director
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DR. TECLA MYRICK
DVM & Medical Director
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LAURIE CAMMARN
Adoption Coordinator
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Lee Schmidt
PetSmart Volunteer Coordinator
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Bronson Mosley
Media Director
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