Stray Central

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Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animals, Disaster Aid, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

Mission: As a 501(c)(3) animal rescue organization, Stray Central’s goal is to prevent hundreds of companion animals (i.e., dogs and cats) from going to over-crowded area shelters each year, shelters where most of them would certainly be euthanized. The main function of Stray Central is to spay/neuter, vaccinate, tend to the medical/emotional needs, and provide a safe haven for as many homeless, unwanted, and abused/neglected companion animals as possible until they can be adopted into loving, forever homes. Our second purpose is to be a devoted refuge where cats with severe medical, emotional, and/or behavioral problems can spend their remaining days with love, understanding, and without the threat of euthanasia. Stray Central’s third, but no less essential role is to be a source of information for pet owners and to educate the public about the importance of spaying/neutering their pets and all other aspects of responsible pet ownership. We are a cat-only rescue. By not having a shelter facility, we’re not equipped to take in other animals – but that doesn’t stop us from doing what we can to help any creature in need! While we do occasionally rescue dogs and other animals, we simply aren’t set up to care for them. In those situations, we work with other rescue groups that are better prepared to assist them. Stray Central is not a shelter. Instead, we are network of dedicated foster homes where our rescued cats live with and become a loved member of the foster parents’ families until they find their forever homes. Because we are not a shelter, we have the advantage of being a no-kill organization – but it also limits the number of cats we can take at any given time.

Community Stories

13 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Kientrae Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

So... let me tell you about a special boy named Wynden. Now, Wynden was special for two major reasons. 1; he had high levels of anxiety just like his foster mom (me!) and 2; That very same foster mom very much needed a companion (Even if it were only temporary) to deal with her everyday depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and many other ailments.

Lisa (The wonderful person and friend who runs Stray Central) suggested I pick up fostering and he was my very first case! Oh boy, did I grow attached to him! He was very much my bff! I was so sad the day I had to move and couldn't foster anymore...

Anyway, Lisa does AMAZING work with Stray Central and as one of her previous volunteers and quite literally living next door to her for 2 years (I think?). She goes above and beyond for those purrecious felines under her care. She makes sure they go to loving homes that both fit the cat AND the human. Seriously, she needs more recognition for what she does.

Previous Stories

Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/03/2018

First off, I can not stress over it enough that you should ALWAYS rescue rather than support the breeders out there (cats included) for your next forever companion/furkid. Lisa at Stray Central strives to rescue kittens and cats of all ages and find them a forever home and I personally have volunteered for her for a couple years while I lived in Arkansas before moving up to Chicagoland. She is a awesome individual who does everything in her power for her rescues, she REALLY goes above and beyond for them! Seriously though, if you're in need of a little death fluff of doom with razor blades attached to toe beans and a lot of love, look no further! Stray Central is EPIC!

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vickyh2019 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/01/2019

I found a poor little stray in my neighborhood during the winter. This rescue responded immediately and met me the next day to take the kitty. They even did a great job keeping me appraised of his recovery!

vintagebeauty Client Served

Rating: 5

06/06/2018

Where do I began, i had rescued a little girl(young cat) I brought her to our home, I already had three fur babies at home. And my husbands parents were moving in soon. So I got on the internet to find a rescue. " I wasn't going to drop her off at a shelter." The first Name I saw was "Stray Central," called the number and I explained to Lisa the situation, and she did not hesitate," she said to bring her. She named her Morra. I give Morra all the credit for bringing Lisa in our lives. Lisa is the most unselfish, caring loving friend, sister I have ever met, not only does she love her cats, she has help me in every way with my fur babies. I trust her 110%
Sincerely,
Charlene Scott

Sara M.1 Client Served

Rating: 5

06/02/2018

Stray Central brought two sets of brother sister kittens to my place of work, the little black kittens were so beautiful, little boy fell asleep in my arms, the little girl looked up to me and I lost my heart. I waited two weeks to make sure that they wouldn’t just be a passing fancy, called and they still had them though many had expressed interest. The little boy got sick, but Lisa was with him the whole time, and though he didn’t make it, his little sister came home to us. She won over her brothers and sisters and instigates play time with all of them, even the mama. Pictured: Ariana helping me with a quilt, dinner time at our house, cuddling up to her big brother Smokey, Practicing as Bear’s mini me

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Barton General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/23/2015

Lisa and her group are wonderful, caring people. They have helped me find homes for several of my foster kitties. And like one other reviewer said, they do it on a shoestring budget.

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amywilson Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/23/2015

Spay Central is avWonderful group who is making a big difference! Lisa is a wonderful and hardworking person in the animal community.

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Kady38 Volunteer

Rating: 5

07/22/2015

I have known of Stray Central for several years. I have fostered kittens for them. I have also adopted 3 kittens from there. One kitten recently. The director loves animals with all of her heart and soul and would risk her well being to save a cat or kitten. Her life is those animals she saves and adopts out only after knowing that cat or kitten will have the best home with people that love animals. This is her life each day and night. She lives for this 24/7. I have never met anyone more devoted to these rescues than Lisa Barnett. I would not get a cat or kitten from anyone but her.

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ForeverFriendsHumaneSociety Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

07/22/2015

I have known Lisa Barnett, CEO of Stray Central for many years. I have called on her often for advice on helping a sick cat that we would get in. She ALWAYS knew the answer and what to do. With her knowledge and her care for the animals she is a big asset to the rescue world!

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catlover4273 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/22/2015

I am amazed at how many cats they are able to help on a shoe string budget. They check all potential homes to ensure these throw a ways have the best life possible.

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sreubank General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

07/22/2015

Amazing rescue. Goes above and beyond to help her rescues find living forever homes

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Jamie Aitchison Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

06/11/2015

Stray Central makes a tremendously positive difference for cats in their community. Not only do they work hard to find forever homes for adoptable cats, they also provided permenant sanctuary for cats with serious medical, emotional or behavioral problems. They limit the number of intakes so that they can provide the very best care possible for their residents. NAVS has been a proud sponsor of Stray Central through our Sanctuary Fund grant program, by helping animals affected by tornadoes and to fund spay/neuter initiatives.

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