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.
Adaleine & Sydney were left in a home when the owner moved out. Months later the cats were discovered by...
Read MoreBaby's owner is ill and unable to care for him. He is a very big boy. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreMars was surrendered to us along with her 4 kittens - Reeces, Rolo, Skittles & Snickers Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreMom, Shelly, a stray in CR and came in with her 4 kittens - Shelly, Gary, Bert, & Chandler Indoor...
Read MoreMom, Shelly, was a stray in CR and came in with her 4 kittens - Shelly, Gary, Bert, & Chandler...
Read MoreA couple in a Benton County town found themselves over the pet limit. They had brought a cat with them...
Read MoreA couple in a Benton County town found themselves over the pet limit. They had brought a cat with them...
Read MoreA couple in a Benton County town found themselves over the pet limit. They had brought a cat with them...
Read MoreJordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreJordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreJordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreJordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreJordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreJordan, Brooks, Hoka, Keen, Fila, and Nike were born to a stray in NW Cedar Rapids. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreMadonna was found at the Gerdau Wilton Steel Mill. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn...
Read MoreRaven was a stray in Newhall and knew which yard to go to when he needed help. Our good friends...
Read MoreRoma was found as a stray in Marion Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat...
Read MoreIndoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...
Read MoreIndoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...
Read MoreIndoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...
Read MoreCole was part of a TNR project but was tame enough to move into a home. Later, the owner couldn't...
Read MoreFrosty showed up in a volunteer's yard one quiet Sunday morning. His crying was impossible to ignore. This baby is...
Read MoreGoblin was seen being tossed from a car in the Lindale Mall. Thankfully, a passerby was able to catch her...
Read MoreAutumn was a stray with frost bitten ears. A kind lady didn't want to see her go through another winter...
Read MoreBuster was adopted from CRACC as an adult in 2011. In 2020, his owner moved to a nursing home and...
Read MoreSriracha and Tabasco - mom & son - were found as strays in Center Point. Both are scared but starting...
Read MoreSriracha and Tabasco - mom & son - were found as strays in Center Point. Both are scared but starting...
Read MoreMalcom, Maddie, Monte, Murphy, & Molly's mom was killed when they were just 5 days old. We were grateful to...
Read MoreIndoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...
Read MorePicasso was a stray in a local mobile home park. He was injured & needed help. Indoor homes only unless...
Read MoreScovill was a bit spicy when he was brought in. He was found up in the wheel well of a...
Read MoreIndoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...
Read MoreIndoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are required so we are...
Read MoreVictoria was a stray with a litter of kittens in a local mobile home park. The kind lady caring for...
Read MoreShelly was found in a small Benton town as a stray. The community cats were not being very kind person...
Read MoreGeranium was found in downtown Anamosa just wandering around. He's a smaller cat that needs to put on some weight....
Read MorePanda was a stray in a local Marion mobile home park Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...
Read MoreMalcom, Maddie, Monte, Murphy, & Molly's mom was killed when they were just 5 days old. We were grateful to...
Read MoreMalcom, Maddie, Monte, Murphy, & Molly's mom was killed when they were just 5 days old. We were grateful to...
Read MoreAngler, Lobster, Puffer, Star & Urchin were found under a pallet next to a business. Indoor homes only unless the...
Read MoreFergus, Farkle, Felicia was born to a stray in Hiawatha. Mom was TNRed. Indoor homes only unless the cat is...
Read MoreHoward, Leonard, Penny & Raj were born to a stray under a volunteer's deck. Indoor homes only unless the cat...
Read MoreHoward, Leonard, Penny & Raj were born to a stray under a volunteer's deck. Indoor homes only unless the cat...
Read MoreHoward, Leonard, Penny & Raj were born to a stray under a volunteer's deck. Indoor homes only unless the cat...
Read MoreCobweb and Spider were born to a stray in a local mobile home park. Their mom was TNR'ed. Indoor homes...
Read MoreNoir was adopted in 2018 but returned due to family struggles. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...
Read MoreKale and her 5 kittens were living under a porch. The owner of the home was caring for them and...
Read MoreNine kittens were born to two strays in a local mobile home park. Otter, Wolf, Racoon, Opossum, Armadillo, Chipmunk, Squirrel,...
Read MoreNine kittens were born to two strays in a local mobile home park. Otter, Wolf, Racoon, Opossum, Armadillo, Chipmunk, Squirrel,...
Read MoreToad was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreHeidi's owner passed away Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of our barn cat program. Home visits are...
Read MoreLuigi was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreWario was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar Rapids....
Read MoreShadow was living in a mobile home that was about to be fumigated for bugs. Several in the community were...
Read MoreJersey & Snookie were born to a stray in a local mobile home park. Indoor homes only unless the cat...
Read MorePeeta was found on 16th Ave SW. He was injured so the rescuer brought him to SAINT. His back leg...
Read MoreDoc, Matt, Festus, Chester, Matt were born to a young mom, Betty, in an overcrowded home. The owner asked us...
Read MoreDoc, Matt, Festus, Chester, Matt were born to a young mom, Betty, in an overcrowded home. The owner asked us...
Read MoreGuava came in with her kittens Papaya, Kumquat, Mopsy & Kiwi from Black Hawk County. Indoor homes only unless the...
Read MoreMary Shelley was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...
Read MoreShy Guy was one of 50+ cats we took in after they were abandoned following an eviction/foreclosure in rural Cedar...
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 MoreConnie was spotted running around in circles with her head tilted and falling over. We were able to catch her...
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 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 More9 kittens from a home were surrender to us after the owner become overwhelmed. Their remaining 7 cats were fixed...
Read MoreDobby was left behind by tenants. A man hired to do work in the house found him and called us....
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 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 MorePoppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...
Read MorePoppy, Pixie & Piper were born to a community cat in a local mobile home park in March 2023. They...
Read MoreSadie, Sukie, Slick, Spike & Skip were born to a stray. Indoor homes only unless the cat is part of...
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 MoreDonny was a stray in a nearby mobile home park. He is a bit shy but loves to be petted....
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 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 MoreMaggie is a shy girl as is her siblings Moe and Curley. She would do best with one of her...
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 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 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...
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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