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.

Adoption Policy
All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. If you rent, the landlord will be contacted, and their...
1200 16th Ave SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
United States
Adaleine

Adaleine & Sydney were left in a home when the owner moved out. Months later the cats were discovered by...

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Baby

Baby's owner is ill and unable to care for him. He is a very big boy. Indoor homes only unless...

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Snickers

Mars was surrendered to us along with her 4 kittens - Reeces, Rolo, Skittles & Snickers Indoor homes only unless...

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Gary

Mom, Shelly, a stray in CR and came in with her 4 kittens - Shelly, Gary, Bert, & Chandler Indoor...

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Shelly

Mom, Shelly, was a stray in CR and came in with her 4 kittens - Shelly, Gary, Bert, & Chandler...

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Loretta

A couple in a Benton County town found themselves over the pet limit. They had brought a cat with them...

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Butterscotch

A couple in a Benton County town found themselves over the pet limit. They had brought a cat with them...

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Patsy

A couple in a Benton County town found themselves over the pet limit. They had brought a cat with them...

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Jordan

Jordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...

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Fila

Jordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...

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Nike

Jordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...

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Brooks

Jordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...

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Hoka

Jordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...

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Keen

Jordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...

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Madonna

Madonna was found at the Gerdau Wilton Steel Mill. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn...

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Raven

Raven was a stray in Newhall and knew which yard to go to when he needed help. Our good friends...

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Roma

Roma was found as a stray in Marion Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat...

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Guppy

Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...

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Betta

Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...

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Perch

Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...

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Coal

Cole was part of a TNR project but was tame enough to move into a home. Later, the owner couldn't...

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Frosty

Frosty showed up in a volunteer's yard one quiet Sunday morning. His crying was impossible to ignore. This baby is...

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Goblin

Goblin was seen being tossed from a car in the Lindale Mall. Thankfully, a passerby was able to catch her...

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Autumn

Autumn was a stray with frost bitten ears. A kind lady didn't want to see her go through another winter...

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Buster

Buster was adopted from CRACC as an adult in 2011. In 2020, his owner moved to a nursing home and...

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Sriracha

Sriracha and Tabasco - mom & son - were found as strays in Center Point. Both are scared but starting...

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Tabasco

Sriracha and Tabasco - mom & son - were found as strays in Center Point. Both are scared but starting...

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Maddie

Malcom, Maddie, Monte, Murphy, & Molly's mom was killed when they were just 5 days old. We were grateful to...

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Franken Berry

Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...

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Picasso

Picasso was a stray in a local mobile home park. He was injured & needed help. Indoor homes only unless...

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Scovill

Scovill was a bit spicy when he was brought in. He was found up in the wheel well of a...

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Count Chocula

Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...

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Boo Berry

Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...

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Victoria

Victoria was a stray with a litter of kittens in a local mobile home park. The kind lady caring for...

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Shelly

Shelly was found in a small Benton town as a stray. The community cats were not being very kind person...

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Geranium

Geranium was found in downtown Anamosa just wandering around. He's a smaller cat that needs to put on some weight....

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Panda

Panda was a stray in a local Marion mobile home park Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...

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Molly

Malcom, Maddie, Monte, Murphy, & Molly's mom was killed when they were just 5 days old. We were grateful to...

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Malcom

Malcom, Maddie, Monte, Murphy, & Molly's mom was killed when they were just 5 days old. We were grateful to...

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Star

Angler, Lobster, Puffer, Star & Urchin were found under a pallet next to a business. Indoor homes only unless the...

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Fergus

Fergus, Farkle, Felicia was born to a stray in Hiawatha. Mom was TNRed. Indoor homes only unless the cat is...

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Leonard

Howard, Leonard, Penny & Raj were born to a stray under a volunteer's deck. Indoor homes only unless the cat...

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Penny

Howard, Leonard, Penny & Raj were born to a stray under a volunteer's deck. Indoor homes only unless the cat...

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Raj

Howard, Leonard, Penny & Raj were born to a stray under a volunteer's deck. Indoor homes only unless the cat...

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Cobweb

Cobweb and Spider were born to a stray in a local mobile home park. Their mom was TNR'ed. Indoor homes...

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Noir

Noir was adopted in 2018 but returned due to family struggles. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...

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Kale

Kale and her 5 kittens were living under a porch. The owner of the home was caring for them and...

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Armadillo

Nine kittens were born to two strays in a local mobile home park. Otter, Wolf, Racoon, Opossum, Armadillo, Chipmunk, Squirrel,...

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Otter

Nine kittens were born to two strays in a local mobile home park. Otter, Wolf, Racoon, Opossum, Armadillo, Chipmunk, Squirrel,...

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Toad

Toad was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....

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Heidi

Heidi's owner passed away Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are...

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Luigi

Luigi was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....

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Wario

Wario was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....

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Shadow

Shadow was living in a mobile home that was about to be fumigated for bugs. Several in the community were...

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Jersey

Jersey & Snookie were born to a stray in a local mobile home park. Indoor homes only unless the cat...

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Peeta

Peeta was found on 16th Ave SW. He was injured so the rescuer brought him to SAINT. His back leg...

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Doc

Doc, Matt, Festus, Chester, Matt were born to a young mom, Betty, in an overcrowded home. The owner asked us...

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Chester

Doc, Matt, Festus, Chester, Matt were born to a young mom, Betty, in an overcrowded home. The owner asked us...

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Kumquat

Guava came in with her kittens Papaya, Kumquat, Mopsy & Kiwi from Black Hawk County. Indoor homes only unless the...

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Lillith

Mary Shelley was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...

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Shy Guy

Shy Guy was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...

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Lanai

An older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...

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Oahu

An older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...

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Maui

An older man was overwhelmed with too many cats in his mobile home. His family asked for help. We were...

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Candi

Candi & Cheech were born to Cookie - a stray that was less than a year old. They have lived...

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Connie

Connie was spotted running around in circles with her head tilted and falling over. We were able to catch her...

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Wanda

Wanda came in with 2 young kittens. We couldn't return her to the area she was trapped after the kittens...

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Callie

Callie was a stray in a local mobile home park. She was friendly while outside in the park but not...

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Mary Shelley

Mary Shelley was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...

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Harlow

Harlow & Helena were found in a local mobile home park. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...

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Ferrell

9 kittens from a home were surrender to us after the owner become overwhelmed. Their remaining 7 cats were fixed...

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Dobby

Dobby was left behind by tenants. A man hired to do work in the house found him and called us....

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Shax

Shax was born to a stray & living next door to the Stadium Lounge. We spotted him standing in the...

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Packy

Packy and Parcella were left in a box outside our door on a very cold January evening. Thankfully one of...

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Winnie

Winnie was left behind when a tenant moved out of the apartment. She is still a bit cautious of people...

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Little One

Little One was surrendered to our vet because he had a urinary blockage. They performed a cystotomy and removed 19...

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Fade

Fade and Clipper were found abandoned behind a barber shop. One of the cats was chipped so we were able...

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Poppy

Poppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...

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Piper

Poppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...

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Pixie

Poppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...

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Spike

Sadie, Sukie, Slick, Spike & Skip were born to a stray. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...

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Nestle

Nestle came in with her 2 kittens - Nabisco & Kellogg. Nestle is a very sweet and gentle cat. Indoor...

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Kellogg

Nestle came in with her 2 kittens - Nabisco & Kellogg. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...

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Ratchet

Ratchet was just a kitten out on his own. Lucky for him, a volunteer rescued him. Indoor homes only unless...

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Donny Blaze

Donny was a stray in a nearby mobile home park. He is a bit shy but loves to be petted....

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Shadow

Shadow was found at Shadowood Apts with her four kittens - Talapia, Maceral, Tuna & Guppy - in an electric...

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Gabby

Gregory, Gabriel, Gerald, Glen & Gabby were born to a stray. A good supporter of ours helped the resident by...

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Bosley

One of our volunteers spotted a group of 9 to 10 kittens playing at a residential intersection. She approached a...

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Hera

Hera and her kittens - Eres & Enyo - showed up at a rural Benton County home. The cats weren't...

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Monarch

Monarch showed up at a volunteer's home in the Kenwood area. Much to our surprise, Monarch gave birth to 5...

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Macadamia

Macadamia and her 4 kittens Pistachio, Brazil, Pecan & Almond showed up in a NW side backyard. Mom is young...

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Alex

Alex was born in a neighborhood overrun by cats. One neighbor started a TNR project spring of 2020. Alex was...

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Maggie

Maggie is a shy girl as is her siblings Moe and Curley. She would do best with one of her...

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Stewie

Stewie's owner is moving into a care facility and asked us to take 3 of her cats...David, Soupy, & Stewie....

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Lissa

Lissa was abandoned in a mobile home with no heat for 2 weeks during the winter. Thankfully, a neighbor noticed...

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Zesty

Zesty was found in the summer of 2020 in a local mobile home park. She was just a couple months...

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Bunny

Bunny had been living amongst several hotels and convenience stores over the last year south of Cedar Rapids. Everyone was...

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Sophia

Stan, Miles, Blanche & Rose were just 2 weeks old when a homeowner from Tama found them in a window...

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Binx

On Sept 15, 2020, Critter Crusaders received an urgent call about a 10 week old kitten possibly hit by a...

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Max

Max is very shy but opens up around a few of our volunteers. He was part of a TNR project...

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