CATNIP TRAILS, INC.
HAINES CITY, FLORIDA

Founded in 2003 and formerly headquartered in Haines City, Florida, Catnip Trails, Inc. (Filing Number P03000124122) has dedicated the past 16 years to animal rescue efforts within Central Florida. Recognized for its mission to assist homeless pets through a variety of services including rescue, re-homing, adoption, transportation, and medical or behavioral treatment, the organization has extended their impact from rescuing thousands of animals to promoting preventive resources aimed at reducing shelter admissions. While Catnip Trails no longer operates as a shelter/fostering facility, it continues its commitment by providing support for animal owners seeking alternatives to surrendering pets. The organization serves as an advocate and intermediary between pet owners and no-kill shelters or other resources, offering assistance with veterinary care, food supplies, and behavior specialists at low or no cost. In lieu of their previous shelter services, Catnip Trails focuses on empowering communities and pet owners by raising awareness about available resources for maintaining pet welfare within homes and preventing the cycle of sheltering. The organization encourages community engagement through donations, which support ongoing free services offered to those in need, and facilitates adoption success stories, such as KC's life-long commitment to Dixie. Under the leadership of President Joan G. Alexander and Vice President Alan C. Alexander, Catnip Trails operates with transparency and a strong ethos centered on considering pets as lifelong family members deserving of care and compassion (Last Annual Report: April 10, 2024). Their initiatives underscore a proactive and resourceful approach to animal welfare, emphasizing prevention over rescue wherever possible. Individuals desiring to support Catnip Trail’s efforts or engage with their ongoing endeavors can visit the organization's website at catniptrails.com for further information on how to contribute to continuing the vital work they do within communities. Through its dedicated officers and directors, along with invaluable community partnership, Catnip Trails remains a beacon of hope for countless animals in need.