[1]Shelley Thayer Recipient Of 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship.
Cat Depot announced Shelley Thayer, executive director, was awarded the 2012 Randy Partee Scholarship by The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA). The award will be presented at the Management Conference held June 13-15 at the St. Louis Marriott Union Station.
The Society of Animal Welfare Administrators is a non-profit individual membership organization of professionals in animal welfare, care and control. SAWA strives to advocate humane ideals through professional advancement of members. SAWA Certified Animal Welfare Administrators (CAWA) possess well rounded experience and unique animal welfare knowledge to support agency missions and long term growth. SAWA is the only international society of leaders actively leading and managing community animal shelters/animal control agencies. SAWA members collaborate to rescue, shelter, rehabilitate and find good homes for animals.
Cat Depot is where compassion meets commitment. A nonprofit 501 (c) 3 no-kill, free-roaming facility, Cat Depot is dedicated to helping homeless animals. The state-of-the-art center is known for its advanced technology, commitment to achievement, and the latest in shelter medicine practices and innovative programs. Cat Depot’s mission is to save lives, find loving homes, and provide the resources and education to improve the destiny of homeless cats.
Open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicap accessible. Cat Depot is located at 2542 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34234. For more information, go to www.catdepot.org [2], or call 941.366.2404.
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