Catnip Foundation at Big Sky Ranch
Our Mission
Big Sky CARES seeks to promote and nurture the well-being of people, animals, and the planet. Working in St. Tammany Parish and south Louisiana, Big Sky CARES/ CATNIP Foundation will reduce the unnecessary killing of animals in shelters and improve quality of life for animals and their people, indoors and out, working with the public, partner organizations, and municipal agencies to innovate, support, and model efforts to create no-kill communities and remove the need for animal shelters and sanctuaries.
CATNIP Foundation
CATNIP = Care, Advocacy, and Treatment of Neglected & Indigent Pets
CATNIP Foundation's mission delivery is guided by the following goals:
“Build. Learn. Teach.” Work to create a replicable model that can be used by other animal welfare groups in other communities. We know that multiplying our efforts is paramount to having a real impact.
“Do More Together.”
Focus on connecting, supporting, and collaborating with other organizations that similar animal welfare missions in order to maximize lifesaving opportunities in our communities.
“Stop the Problem Before It Occurs.”
We pay particular attention to the challenge of cat over-population. Euthanasia and shelters are a reactive response to this problem, so we remain focused on finding proactive solutions that are affordable, sustainable, accepted by the community, and benefit the welfare of the animals.
“Lead Others to No Kill Communities.”
Work to establish our long-term role as a national resource to consult, teach, model and support animal welfare communities in all geographic areas.
Adoption Policy
Finding forever homes is what CATNIP Foundation is all about! We have a wide range of adorable pets ready to join your family. Ready to adopt? Here’s how it works:
1) Look around to find one (or more) who seem like a good match;
2) Fill out the online Adoption Application; www.bigskycares.org
3) We will review your application and contact you once approved to schedule an appointment to visit us at Big Sky CARES in Folsom to meet your new (potential) best friend;
If all goes well, sign an Adoption Agreement and pay the adoption fee; and take take your new family member home!
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day hours Monday CLOSED Tuesday 11:00 - 5:00 Wednesday 11:00 - 5:00 Thursday 11:00 - 5:00 Friday 11:00 - 5:00 Saturday 11:00 - 5:00 Sunday 11:00 - 3:00
