Mission Statement

R.A.I.N. is dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from local animal shelters, individuals who no longer want or cannot care for their pets, and animals who live their lives as strays. Our mission is to help the animals that we can, knowing that every single one that we save makes a difference. Volunteers work to care for, socialize, protect, medicate, and above all, love, these deserving animals. We are always in desperate need of foster homes for cats and dogs. The more temporary housing we can provide, the more lives we can save.

Our only sources of financial support are donations and adoption fees. The average cost of caring for a foster animal until it is adopted is $78.39. Our adoption fees are $95 per cat and $150 for dogs in most cases. This leave little for the 'special cases' that require more extensive medical attention. Any shortfall is paid from volunteers' pockets and they are not deep. If you would like to support us with your time, monetary contributions, or supplies, please contact us or visit us at the Lake Mary PETsMART (4550 W. Lake Mary Blvd) on Saturdays from 10 a.m - 5 p.m and the Casselberry PETsMART (4510 S. US 17-92) on Sundays from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information see our Support page.

Special Note * Part of our group's efforts involve rescuing feral and other stray cats that are not used to human companionship. They have only known life on the streets and unkind treatment. We always have a need for farms or homes in rural areas where these animals can be safely placed following their spay/neuter - if they are not adoptable for indoor-only homes.

About us
A special needs puppy - Sundance updates
Online Adoption Applications
RAIN Special Events
Available Pets
Current Special Cases
Financial Information
Mission Statement
Moving, Good Homes Wanted: Humor?
Success Stories
Support RAIN
Volunteer Information sheet
Where do they come from?

Cats
Cat Health Information
Cat's Prayer
Little Known Feline Diseases
Adult Cats Are Great Companions
CARE Program
Cat Facts
Cat Humor
Cat Information
Cats and plants
Cats On Parade
Declawing Information
Elliot: the Life of a feral cat
Foster Home Pictures
Free Kitten, not really
From stray to family member, a kitten's story
In Harm's Way
Keep Kitty Inside Please
Look Away, a poem for strays
Rescue to Show Cat
Scratching Alternatives
Stories about Cats
Stray Kitten Softens A Heart
The Chistmas Kitten
The Second Cat

Dogs
Dear Dog
Dog Humor
Dog Information
Dogs On Parade
How Could You? A dog's letter

General Information
Contacts for Financial Help for Sick and Injured Pets
Pet Rules
Alumni letters
Animal testing
Cat or Dog, which is best for you
Helpful links
Is a Cat the right pet for me?
Is a dog or puppy right for me?
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Information
Newsletters
Our Veterinarians
Poem For Rescuers
Rescue Contacts and links
Shop and Support RAIN
The Journey
The Rainbow Bridge
Your Pet's Plea