There is a growing need to prevent needless suffering of feral cats in central Virginia. CAT provides assistance to people caring for feral cats and provides an outlet for kittens to be socialized and adopted. Mission statement: To improve the quality of life for cats in central Virginia through a trap/neuter/return program, a pet-retention/colony-maintenance program, a foster/adoption program, education and other actions as necessary. Vision: Every cat has a right to a pain-free life with sufficient food, shelter, and medical care. Where these basic needs are not being met by other organizations in the ten counties we serve in central Virginia, CAT will step in. A compelling need exists for those felines who currently fall between the cracks of well-meaning but underfunded caretakers.