Mission Statement
We as a community believe all cats deserve a chance, and together we can treat them humanely with compassion and dignity.
Euclid Beach Cat Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer group that services cats in the Euclid Beach area and across Northeast Ohio. We believe that all cats deserve a chance, from those with seemingly hopeless medical situations, to those with their spirits broken by the ones they trusted. Whether they are fostered or in community cat colonies, we work to heal not only their bodies, but their hearts as well. We provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services, medical care, socialization, adoption services, and community awareness.
Contact Us
Euclid Beach Cat Project
PO Box 25601
Garfield Heights Ohio 44125
Adoption
Visit these rescue sites to browse our cats and find your new feline friend:
Follow Euclid Beach Cat Project on Facebook to read stories about our cats and learn about upcoming adoption events.
How can I volunteer?
Cage Socializer:
Do you love cats and have a few spare hours every week? Consider being a cage cleaner and socializer! Duties include: scooping litter boxes, assessing the cleanliness of the cage and linens, cleaning and refilling water bowls, cleaning and refilling food bowls and most importantly, playing and socializing with the cats! Cat socializers can volunteer at:
Pet Supplies Plus Brooklyn 4808 Ridge Rd
Pet Supplies Plus Brunswick 1418 Town Center Blvd Ste. A-30
Pet Supplies Plus Garfield Heights, 12662 Rockside Rd
Pet Supplies Plus Streetsboro, 1262 State Route 303
Pet Supplies Plus Twinsburg, 8928 Darrow R
Pet Supplies Plus Willowick, 30450 Lake Shore Blvd
If interested, please contact volunteer@ebcatproject.org.
Transporter:
Cats at EBCP often have to be transported from location to location. Whether it be to an adoption event, a pet store adoption center, vet appointments, or to a foster’s home, without transporters, they couldn’t get there! If you love cats and are willing to transport them when needed, please email volunteer@ebcatproject.org for more information.
Foster:
If you are willing to open up your home to cats waiting for their forever homes, consider being a foster! Responsibilities include: feeding, administering medication if applicable, cleaning litter boxes, socializing and generally looking after their wellbeing. You must be able to dedicate time to making sure the cats are healthy and happy and ready to be adopted when the time comes. If this sounds like something that interests you or if you have more questions regarding the process, please contact volunteer@ebcatproject.org.
Trap-Neuter-Return:
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a very important process that helps reduce the feral cat population in a safe and humane way. After cats are determined to be feral, the TNR process begins, and there are many ways you can help with this process. First, feral cats must be humanely trapped. Then, cats must be transported to a safe place before surgery, and then again to a location to be spayed or neutered and treated for any medical issues. After their surgery and treatment, cats need a safe, warm space for recovery. Finally, cats are returned to their original location if it is determined to be safe. EBCP always needs more people on their TNR team, and training can be provided on this process. For more information, email volunteer@ebcatproject.org.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Rizzo
Amy Rizzo started volunteering for us two and a half years ago when she saw a social media post looking for cage socializer volunteered at the former Brecksville Pet Valu. She thought it would be a great experience for her family, and so she started to volunteer once a week and would pop in other times as needed. She and her family became fosters when during her weekly shift at Pet Valu. During her shift she noticed a kitten licking her incision near store closing time. She decided to foster her so she could keep a close eye on her. Amy continues to foster when she is able. Her family even adopted their own kitten named Pearl!
Amy has loved the experience of watching cats blossom from being scared and unsure, to wanting love and attention, and then to being adopted! She recently fostered 5 older kittens who were so scared and unsure when they came to her, but she could tell they really wanted love. They slowly opened up one by one and soon after were adopted, except for one kitten named Scooter, who was still so nervous. She was patient, though, and one day when she went to feed him, he ran right up to her! He was adopted shortly after that, and his mom sends Amy updates all the time. He is doing great!
Amy says that sometimes volunteering while also dealing with her two teenagers’ busy schedules doesn’t seem possible, but she does it because she knows that without volunteers, these cats would remain outside in dangerous situations. EBCP is lucky to have a volunteer like Amy, and we thank her and her family for dedicating the time to get these cats ready for their forever homes!