HOPE for Brevard

06/12/2026

Wednesday night we took in seven adults and two kittens.

Originally it was one mom with two babies , a single adult and a bonded pair in need of urgent medical care. The bonded pair had been living on a porch in a wire kennel and are thin , matted and very timid.

After some conversation with the people surrendering they told us there was still 15 additional cats. The cats previously belonged to their grandparents. Three more seniors in particular who in their opinion …were suffering and needed to be put to sleep, but they just did not have the funds.

We asked if they would please go get them.
If the only option was humane euthanasia, thats what would be done. If they were able to be rehabilitated, we would try.

But to be transparent-there are a lot of emotions and factors involved.

The rescue is at capacity.
There aren’t just cages available at any given second. So for the next hour cats were moved , vet plans were changed to get them in following day , and soon they had warm beds to sleep in.

Taking them means making the choice that other cats will have to wait. Every day we get dozens of calls looking to rehome cats and taking in emergencies like this makes even less space available.

Older cats with medical needs are adopted less frequently, but new cats can’t come in until adoptions happen , so that will directly affect intakes.

The financial undertaking of a group like this is not a small one. It is the middle of kitten season with hundreds of kittens to nurse back to health and get spayed/neutered. Our vet bills only continue to grow.

But we made it happen.
There was no other choice.
This is good thing for these cats.
No matter the outcome.
They will not suffer here.
They will have full bellies and a group of volunteers who love them and care for them.

Rescue work can be rewarding and uplifting.

Sometimes its a success story-
A cat you never thought would get better pulling through.
A terrified one who learns to trust again.
The perfect home for a long term resident.
A happy ending for a senior who’s been waiting too long.

But this night we cried.

Because we didn’t get them sooner.
Because it may be too late to save them.
Because we couldn’t immediately take the rest.
Because the cost seemed daunting.

No matter how many cats we take in , remove out of bad situations, or try to save but fail, there are always more. It is a harsh reality that keeps us awake at night.

And that is part of rescue too 💔

06/11/2026

Peter has a home!

Thank you everyone for sharing the post and getting his story out there. He is still with us for now but will be with his adopter soon.

We are excited for his new journey to begin in his forever home.

6/6 UPDATE - Peter has two applications

Peter is a special boy who needs a special home.

Him being blind is not the issue. He gets around very well and his lack of eyesight does not negatively affect him whatsoever.

Peters bigger medical issue is that for reasons unknown - he is chronically constipated.

We have done xrays and tests but the exact cause remains a mystery. Maybe it’s congenital, but we don’t have a solid answer. We do expect it to be a chronic condition that can be managed. At this point he is only on a dose of miralax that is adjusted as needed to make sure hes not constipated- but it is a delicate balance.

The part of this situation that makes him harder to adopt is plainly speaking- sometimes the medicine that helps him not be constipated - makes him have loose stool.

We do not put diapers on him as they can cause irritation to skin.

So as you can imagine , finding someone who will adopt a blind kitty with bathroom issues is a hard sell.

But the thing is - Peter is the sweetest boy. He absolutely adores people and is very often trying to sit on your shoulder. He has been dealt a bad hand but you would never know it based on his attitude. He is under a year old and deserves a real life at home - but it has to be the best home for him.

We know that Peter may not be the perfect fit for you , but we ask that even if that is the case that you share/like this post in hopes that maybe it finds the right person- and a miracle finds Peter.

06/09/2026

Last week we received several reports of an emaciated cat outside of BCSO. When asked if the cat could be taken to a vet they were told that he was one of the volunteers favorites and he was just fine living outside of BCSO animal care center. A concerned citizen was able to catch him and surrender him to HOPE.

His name is Paino and he is in very rough shape. He has no teeth , is missing most of his hair and is very , very thin. Hes skin and bones.

He likes a warm blanket , rotisserie chicken , and being talked to while he eats.

This is not a cat that nobody saw- this is a cat that was seen every day and plainly ignored. We are hopeful we can save him but if not, at least he wont die outside or be victim to other larger animals. Either way - he will not be alone or disregarded ever again.

Additional videos in stories and comments

* UPDATE*
BCSO contacted us and let us know they were treating him for hyperthyroidism and he was very loved.

06/08/2026

We had a very successful Spay-ghetti fundraiser Saturday !
It was completely sold out.

We raised $9,650 for the rescue and had a lot of fun.

A big thank you to everybody who came out to support us.
321Afterglow for playing all night
The Italian American Club of South Brevard for cooking , hosting and being great neighbors - we are so grateful.

💙

06/07/2026

We are looking for a foster for Sammy until her forever home comes along. No children is a requirement- more details on Sammy below.

Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested

06/05/2026

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!

We are going to be open our usual hours 10-4 for adoptions and hours have been extended 10am-9pm for the day.
1465 Cypress Ave Melbourne FL , 32935.

Our Spay-ghetti fundraiser starts at 545 and is directly next door at the Italian Anerican Club so we encourage visiting the adoption center during the event to see the facility and visit the kitties!

There are a handful of tickets left if you need to get one at the door , but we are thrilled to say its a full house 🐈‍⬛

We have plenty of raffles , a live band 321Afterglow , fully stocked cash bar , and they have a beautiful outdoor seating area as well. We are so excited to see everybody, eat good food and raise money for the rescue.

Additional parking across the street in lot and at Italian American club

06/03/2026

Lady Byrd is blossoming at her foster home but still needs a permanent family!

Per her foster

Lady has been enjoying the warmer weather nowadays! She’s still skittish but is always excited to cuddle whenever someone joins her in the bed

She does fine with other cats but is also fine solo. She needs a quiet home with somewhere comfy to sit and someone to love her.

If interested please fill out and app at hopeforbrevard.com

06/02/2026

6/6 UPDATE - Peter has two applications

Peter is a special boy who needs a special home.

Him being blind is not the issue. He gets around very well and his lack of eyesight does not negatively affect him whatsoever.

Peters bigger medical issue is that for reasons unknown - he is chronically constipated.

We have done xrays and tests but the exact cause remains a mystery. Maybe it’s congenital, but we don’t have a solid answer. We do expect it to be a chronic condition that can be managed. At this point he is only on a dose of miralax that is adjusted as needed to make sure hes not constipated- but it is a delicate balance.

The part of this situation that makes him harder to adopt is plainly speaking- sometimes the medicine that helps him not be constipated - makes him have loose stool.

We do not put diapers on him as they can cause irritation to skin.

So as you can imagine , finding someone who will adopt a blind kitty with bathroom issues is a hard sell.

But the thing is - Peter is the sweetest boy. He absolutely adores people and is very often trying to sit on your shoulder. He has been dealt a bad hand but you would never know it based on his attitude. He is under a year old and deserves a real life at home - but it has to be the best home for him.

We know that Peter may not be the perfect fit for you , but we ask that even if that is the case that you share/like this post in hopes that maybe it finds the right person- and a miracle finds Peter.

05/29/2026

The adoption center is home to 150-300 cats at a time. It is the biggest part of our rescue and the reason we are able to help the number of animals we do each year. But one of the difficult things about a building this size is when things need to be addressed - they can’t wait. On Tuesday we realized the AC was leaking and immediately called to have it looked at. The price tag is something unexpected and even with the discounted price we were lucky enough to get we are looking at $12,000 for a replacement. We don’t have a choice though , the building is the cats temporary home and they are the number one priority - so it must be replaced and done quickly.

On top of this unexpected cost we had had 30+ cats vetted this week and over 20 of them needed to be spayed/neutered adding another $5,000 to our cost…..for the week.

We still have another 60+ kittens and moms to fix. Dozens of adult cats who recently entered rescue and need dentals , bloodwork , vaccines. We are looking at a mountain of cost ahead of us , but we cant stop.

We are at $17,000 in vet and HVAC bills in the last seven days. We are a nonprofit rescue and even with our fundraisers and donations we are lucky enough to receive from the community the truth is …we really need some help.

Every little bit helps , so does every like/share/follow.

Hopeforbrevard.com/donate
Zelle / [email protected]

Checks can be sent to 1465 Cypress Ave , Melbourne FL 32935

05/26/2026

We have the 65 inch TV out in the lobby at the adoption center during open hours being raffled off. We are counting down the days till our June Fundraiser and can’t wait to see you all there !

Tickets can be purchased at

https://iac321official.com/ticket-details/product/69cbed20fd85fa064c01fa39

Our 17 yr old Lacey has a pending adoption that looks promising - but we still have so many other adult cats and seniors who need to find their perfect homes.

We are open at 1465 Cypress Ave , Melbourne FL Monday & Wednesdays 4-8 and Saturdays 10-4