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, education, and by partnering with community organizations striving towards the same goal.
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 well-being 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
Sheltering Hands, Inc.
Peggy Rubino
Vice President
Sheltering Hands, Inc.
CATHY LIBBY
Secretary
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KIM COOPER
Treasurer
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Sylvia Tucker
Board Member
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April LeSage
Executive Director
Sheltering Hands, Inc.
DR. LISA McNICHOLS
Head Clinic Veterinarian
Sheltering Hands, Inc.
KRISTINE MALNASI
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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LEEANN FRANK
Adoptions Program Manager
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CRYSTAL LYONS
Clinic Administrator
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DEBBIE KERN
Executive Administrator
Sheltering Hands, Inc.
KAREN BURSKE
Thrift Shoppe Manager
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OUR STAFF TEAM
SUSAN
Lead Veterinary Technician
Sheltering Hands, Inc.
STEFANIE
Veterinary Technician
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STELLA
Adoptions Program Administrator
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GEORGE
Donation & Food Assistance Specialist
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AMBRIA
Donation Assistance Specialist
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CHRISTINE
Client Support Specialist
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KIM
Clinic Maintenance Specialist
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ZOE
Cat Care Specialist
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TERI
Cat Care Specialist
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DESTINEY
Cat Care Specialist
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VAL
Cat Care Specialist
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CRISTEN
Donation Transport Specialist
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