Madison Community Cats (MadCats)

We are dedicated to improving the lives of cats in our community by providing no-cost Spay & Neuter services to cat owners and colony caretakers in rural Madison and Culpeper Counties, Virginia--along with critical medical and foster care to the cats that come into our care.

We are passionate about keeping cats and kittens in their homes, with their families, and out of the shelters!  Since MAD Cats was organized in 2018, cat/kitten intake at local shelters has steadily decreased. At the Madison County Shelter, intake has been reduced from 436 cats in 2017, to 127 cats in 2023. One of the main reasons people surrender their cats is a lack of access to low-cost Spay/Neuter services, including transportation and the increasing cost of cat food. Providing No-Cost Spay/Neuter and Vaccinations since 2018, MAD cats has sterilized more than 4,000 cats, and hundreds of kittens have been fostered and adopted. In addition, our volunteers have delivered more than 4,000# of food to colony caretakers.

MAD Cats is a highly successful rescue with a small, dedicated, and passionate group of volunteers. By "fixing" more than 4,000 cats since 2018, MAD Cats is achieving our Mission of improving the lives of cats and their owners and caretakers in our region.

We need your help!

Our goals are to:
1. Stabilize the community cat population by reducing the number of litters born each year.
2. Encourage owners to spay/neuter and vaccinate their cats by providing low/no cost options and transportation.
3. Assist colony caretakers by providing food and winter shelters.
4. Foster kittens for adoption.

By achieving these goals, we will reduce the number of cats and kittens relinquished (and possibly euthanized) to our local shelters. **Your donations will be matched up to $1,000 thanks to a grant from Battlefield Toyota of Culpeper and an anonymous donor.**

Every female spayed prevents the suffering of numerous unwanted kittens and cats who never find a loving home or proper medical care. Many of kittens die, born to teenage momma cats that are underweight, unvaccinated, malnourished, themselves. We believe that every kitten deserves a loving home and they are hard to find. That's why MadCats works so hard to control the cat population in the communities we serve.  By investing in MadCats, you help improve the lives of all the cats in our area!

Since January 1, 2024, MadCats has S/N more than 400 cats, preventing the birth of hundreds of kittens. Our efforts have significantly reduced the number of litters that will be born in our region.

We have a LOT more work to do in 2024! So please help us--and our community cats--out with a gift.

Testimonials

Rhonda M: "MAD CATS ARE THE BEST! THANK GOD FOR ALL OF THESE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO WHOLE HEARTEDLY DONATE THEIR TIME TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL KITTENS/ CATS TO BE SPAYED/ NEUTERED, SHOTS , FINDING HOMES & FEEDING THEM. I HOPE GOD BLESSES EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU AS MUCH AS YOU HAVE BLESSED THESE BEAUTIFUL CATS. YOU'RE ONE IN A MILLION !!!!"

Pat S: "Thankful for Mad Cats they go above and beyond to help the cat community. I hope that people realize what a blessing you all are!! Thank YOU for all your support and hard work!"

"Y'all do a great job in saving all the cats and kittens."- Kathy C.

"I was very impressed with the process. Response was very prompt. The volunteers are amazing and put me at ease with the whole process." - Karen, TNR

"What you all do is absolutely the best for all cats!" -Kris K.

"Thank you for all you do for the cats - especially the spay & neuter...we are making a difference in population control & awareness." - Hoppes

Margaret C: "... I encourage individuals and organizations to consider donating to this worthy cause. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference in the success of the Mad Cat Program and its mission to reduce feral cat populations.

"MadCats is the best run nonprofit I know. What an amazing group of people" - Sam G.

Three MAD Cats Trappers have completed the NEIGHBORHOOD CATS TNR Workshop and are  fully CERTIFIED. 

March 2023. MAD Cats earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest rating for Non-Profit organizations, from Candid/GuideStar.