S.A.I.N.T. Rescue (Saving Animals in Need Today)
End the suffering of cats by reducing unwanted litters through TNR, spay/neuter and adoption services.
S.A.I.N.T. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization with several goals. First, to capture, neuter and release feral cats in order to combat overpopulation and reduce the overall number of feral cats; second, to remove animals from situations where their livelihood is at risk and place them in loving, forever homes; third, to provide services to people who need assistance to spay or neuter their pet.
SAINT Rescue has been in existence for over 16 years, rescuing and adopting out cats and kittens. All veterinary and medical expenses were funded primarily by our founder for the first 15 years of our existence. SAINTs was formally incorporated and obtained its 501C(3) status in 2010. Donations are necessary and greatly appreciated to help us continue to do our work. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
All of the animals we take in have been abandoned by someone. We adopt out approximately 250 cats and kittens every year. Unfortunately, more kitties need to be rescued than we can possibly help.
Walter was just 3 weeks old when he was found all alone on a job site in Iowa City Indoor...
Read MoreShy Guy was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...
Read MorePrincess Daisy was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...
Read MoreLuma was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MorePopeye was living with a 90+ year old women who was unable to care for him. She gave him to...
Read MoreBowser was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreChili was a stray kitten in a local mobile home park. He's still a little spicy but socializing more every...
Read MoreAn older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...
Read MoreAn older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...
Read MoreAn older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...
Read MoreAn older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...
Read MoreAn older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...
Read MoreAn older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...
Read MoreCandi & Cheech were born to Cookie - a stray that was less than a year old. They have lived...
Read MoreRye, Barley & Hops were living under a mobile home in a Benton County town. They were trapped during a...
Read MoreMookie was found in a local mobile home park just before the freezing weather. Indoor homes only unless the cat...
Read MoreA tenant at a Benton County mobile home park found 6 kittens inside a dumpster along with their food, litter...
Read MoreChimera, Hippogriff, Kraken, Sphinx, Pegasus, & Phoenix came from a home with several unaltered adult cats. One of our volunteers...
Read MoreChimera, Hippogriff, Kraken, Sphinx, Pegasus, & Phoenix came from a home with several unaltered adult cats. One of our volunteers...
Read MoreChimera, Hippogriff, Kraken, Sphinx, Pegasus, & Phoenix came from a home with several unaltered adult cats. One of our volunteers...
Read MoreChimera, Hippogriff, Kraken, Sphinx, Pegasus, & Phoenix came from a home with several unaltered adult cats. One of our volunteers...
Read MoreConnie was spotted running around in circles with her head tilted and falling over. We were able to catch her...
Read MoreBowser was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreWanda came in with 2 young kittens. We couldn't return her to the area she was trapped after the kittens...
Read MoreCallie was a stray in a local mobile home park. She was friendly while outside in the park but not...
Read MoreBowser was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreBowser was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreBowser was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreMary Shelley was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...
Read MoreHarlow & Helena were found in a local mobile home park. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...
Read MoreHarlow & Helena were found in a local mobile home park. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...
Read MoreSally was found in a yard by herself at just 6 weeks of age. She's and quiet shy girl but...
Read More9 kittens from a home were surrender to us after the owner become overwhelmed. Their remaining 7 cats were fixed...
Read MoreFigaro was part of a TNR project in a local mobile home park. He was too young to rerelease. Indoor...
Read MoreDobby was left behind by tenants. A man hired to do work in the house found him and called us....
Read MoreBowser was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreFinn was a stray in Marion. He is a very laid back boy who just wants some attention. Indoor homes...
Read MoreSammie was a stray wandering around a NE side neighborhood. She was obviously someone's pet at one point. Very sweet...
Read MoreLuna was posted on a free pet site. One of our volunteers responded to the ad to ensure Luna's safety....
Read MoreShax was born to a stray & living next door to the Stadium Lounge. We spotted him standing in the...
Read MorePacky and Parcella were left in a box outside our door on a very cold January evening. Thankfully one of...
Read MoreAn older man sought help after an influx of cats and kittens in his neighborhood. A kind lady stepped up...
Read MoreRosewell and Boots were surrendered when their owner was forced to move from her home. Boots was born in 2011...
Read MoreWinnie was left behind when a tenant moved out of the apartment. She is still a bit cautious of people...
Read MoreLittle One was surrendered to our vet because he had a urinary blockage. They performed a cystotomy and removed 19...
Read MoreFade and Clipper were found abandoned behind a barber shop. One of the cats was chipped so we were able...
Read MorePoppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...
Read MoreSmokey, Mini, & Jack were born to a stray in a CR neighborhood. Indoor homes only unless the cat is...
Read MorePoppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...
Read MoreCandy and Rolly were born to a stray in Evansdale. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our...
Read MoreLushie was adopted from Paws & More in Washington as a kitten. Soon after, he was run over in a...
Read MoreCandy and Rolly were born to a stray in Evansdale. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our...
Read MorePoppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...
Read MoreSmokey, Mini, & Jack were born to a stray in a CR neighborhood. Indoor homes only unless the cat is...
Read MoreSadie, Sukie, Slick, Spike & Skip were born to a stray. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...
Read MoreMerengue took up refuge with her 5 kittens under a porch. Once they were discovered, the homeowner wanted them gone....
Read MoreNestle came in with her 2 kittens - Nabisco & Kellogg. Nestle is a very sweet and gentle cat. Indoor...
Read MoreNestle came in with her 2 kittens - Nabisco & Kellogg. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...
Read MoreRatchet was just a kitten out on his own. Lucky for him, a volunteer rescued him. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreMae & Mia were caught during a TNR project in a local Mobile Home Park. Both are still a bit...
Read MoreMae & Mia were caught during a TNR project in a local Mobile Home Park. Both are still a bit...
Read MoreChase was a stray that was looking pretty rough. He suffered from periodontal disease and bad ears. He had a...
Read MorePearl was a stray wandering around a Benton County town Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our...
Read MoreDonny was a stray in a nearby mobile home park. He is a bit shy but loves to be petted....
Read MorePickle & Piper were born to a stray and their caregiver recently passed away leaving them without a regular food...
Read MoreShadow was found at Shadowood Apts with her four kittens - Talapia, Maceral, Tuna & Guppy - in an electric...
Read MoreGregory, Gabriel, Gerald, Glen & Gabby were born to a stray. A good supporter of ours helped the resident by...
Read MoreOne of our volunteers spotted a group of 9 to 10 kittens playing at a residential intersection. She approached a...
Read MoreOne of our volunteers spotted a group of 9 to 10 kittens playing at a residential intersection. She approached a...
Read MoreHera and her kittens - Eres & Enyo - showed up at a rural Benton County home. The cats weren't...
Read MoreMonarch showed up at a volunteer's home in the Kenwood area. Much to our surprise, Monarch gave birth to 5...
Read MoreMacadamia and her 4 kittens Pistachio, Brazil, Pecan & Almond showed up in a NW side backyard. Mom is young...
Read MoreAlex was born in a neighborhood overrun by cats. One neighbor started a TNR project spring of 2020. Alex was...
Read MorePenny was adopted when she was 2 years old from a local shelter. Sadly, her owner was hospitalized a few...
Read MoreStewie's owner is moving into a care facility and asked us to take 3 of her cats...David, Soupy, & Stewie....
Read MoreLissa was abandoned in a mobile home with no heat for 2 weeks during the winter. Thankfully, a neighbor noticed...
Read MoreMaggie is a shy girl as is her siblings Moe and Curley. She would do best with one of her...
Read MoreZesty was found in the summer of 2020 in a local mobile home park. She was just a couple months...
Read MoreBunny had been living amongst several hotels and convenience stores over the last year south of Cedar Rapids. Everyone was...
Read MoreBaby Spice and Cinnamon Spice came in after their owner went into hospice care. Cinnamon Spice is a pretty grumpy...
Read MoreStan, Miles, Blanche & Rose were just 2 weeks old when a homeowner from Tama found them in a window...
Read MoreOn Sept 15, 2020, Critter Crusaders received an urgent call about a 10 week old kitten possibly hit by a...
Read MoreMax is very shy but opens up around a few of our volunteers. He was part of a TNR project...
Read MoreTama was trapped at the Tama meat packing plant with her two kittens. She is not very social so she...
Read MoreKitune, Nimbus, Sarang, Shadow, Tigre and Zara were found living under a mobile home at Kirkwood Estates. The neighbor hadn't...
Read MoreTesla was only about 3 months old and already out on the streets by himself. We are working on socializing...
Read MoreRisky, Rebel & Rowdy were found in a local mobile home park when they were about a month old. Indoor...
Read MoreRisky, Rebel & Rowdy were found in a local mobile home park when they were about a month old. Indoor...
Read MoreMiss Kitty, Dillon, Doc & Quint were born to a stray in a garage around 04/13/20. Mom was TNRed. Indoor...
Read MoreFletcher is very shy and skittish. He would need to go to a home with a cat that he knows....
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11/25/2021
11/22/2021
🐾Cat of the day!🐾
This is Jeffery! He is a sweet attention bug! It was hard to get a good picture of him because he just wanted to rub on the camera!
💥Save the Date!💥
Students at Iowa BIG are planning an adoption event on Sunday, November 28th from 12-4, there will be a bake sale, drinks, and a raffle for some awesome baskets!
11/19/2021
🐾Cat of the day!🐾
This is Wink! Hence his name he has one eye but that doesn't let him get down! He is an active, loving boy!
💥Save the Date!💥
Students at Iowa BIG are planning an adoption event on Sunday, November 28th from 12-4, there will be a bake sale, drinks, and a raffle for some awesome baskets!
11/18/2021
🐾Cat of the day!🐾
This is Albus! He is friendly but a little camera shy, his fur is so beautiful!
💥Save the Date!💥
Students at Iowa BIG are planning an adoption event on Sunday, November 28th from 12-4, there will be a bake sale, drinks, and a raffle for some awesome baskets!
11/17/2021
1# 1.8 oz is all she weighs. She should be twice that weight for her age. Just trying to survive outside on her own. Thankfully she went into a trap set out by IMBY: In My Back Yard, Inc. - a great group with a mission to help control the community cat population through TNR.
Now she will have a warm bed and regular meals....but she needs a name. Ideas??
11/17/2021
🐾Cat of the day!🐾
This is Bagel and Pancake! They are a bonded pair meaning it would be best for them to be adopted together! They are shy boys but a little bit of work and they will be as sweet as ever!
💥Save the Date!💥
Students at Iowa BIG are planning an adoption event on Sunday, November 28th from 12-4, there will be a bake sale, drinks, and a raffle for some awesome baskets!
11/16/2021
🐾Cat of the day!🐾
Meet Bunny! She is a sweet timid girl and a bit of a chunk! She loves attention but can be shy at first. Look at those beautiful eyes and those colors!
💥Save the Date!💥
Students at Iowa BIG are planning an adoption event on Sunday, November 28th from 12-4, there will be a bake sale, drinks, and a raffle for some awesome baskets!
11/15/2021
🐾Cat of the day!🐾
This is TikTok, he is one talkative loving boy! Unfortunately, this sweet boy does have kidney issues which means he is on a special diet but don't let that make you nervous!
💥Save the Date!💥
Students at Iowa BIG are planning an adoption event on Sunday, November 28th from 12-4, there will be a bake sale, drinks, and a raffle for some awesome baskets!
11/12/2021
🐾Cat of the Day!🐾
This is Bebe, she is a loving sweet girl, she is social and can be talkative!
💥Save the Date!💥
Students at Iowa BIG are planning an Adoption event for Sunday, November 28th from 12-4, there will be a bake sale and a basket raffle!
11/10/2021
Tart is finally coming out of her shell thanks to our volunteers spending extra time with her.
She was a scrawny little kitten picked up during a TNR project in a neighboring county.
10/23/2021
Any "evil" ones out there? #badkitty
10/19/2021