In Webster County, homeless cats have no safety net. The Bennett C.A.T. Foundation exists to change that—one medical intervention, one colony, and one adoption at a time.
About Dr. Mitsi Bennett
Dr. Mitsi Bennett is both a veterinarian and a registered nurse, bringing together years of medical training and a deep commitment to compassionate care. She holds an Associates in Nursing and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.
Before earning her veterinary degree, Dr. Bennett worked as a registered nurse in medical, gastroenterology, dialysis, oncology, and hospice settings. That experience shaped her belief that empathy, clear communication, and evidence-based medicine are just as important for animals as they are for people.
Today, she leads Bennett Veterinary Services and The Bennett C.A.T. Foundation, serving Webster County, Kentucky and surrounding communities, including Evansville, IN; Henderson, KY; Owensboro, KY; and Madisonville, KY. In every driveway, barn, and back road visit, her goal is the same: to bring a tender disposition and a calm, organized atmosphere to animals who are often stressed, scared, or in pain.
Her patients may not understand her credentials, but they feel her presence—quiet, steady, and focused on easing suffering.
Webster County has no dedicated cat rescue services. For years, Dr. Bennett saw the same pattern repeated: colonies of homeless and stray cats trying to survive on their own, litters of kittens born in dangerous conditions, and injured or ill cats with nowhere to go for care.
Why She Founded the Bennett C.A.T. Foundation
“With consistent reports of feline neglect, starvation, and abuse, Dr. Bennett established this foundation to ease overpopulation and suffering.”
The Bennett C.A.T. Foundation focuses on trap-neuter-return (TNR) as the most humane and effective way to stabilize cat colonies. Each cat brought into the program receives integrated veterinary care—spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, antibiotics and pain management when needed, and a small ear-tip that marks them as part of a managed colony.
At the same time, the foundation directly rescues adoptable kittens from these colonies. Young kittens are carefully socialized over weeks and months, learning to trust people so they can thrive in safe, indoor homes. This dual focus—immediate rescue for socialized kittens and long-term health for outdoor colonies through TNR—creates a true safety net where none existed before.
The Cats at the Heart of the Work
Every face tells a story—a colony cat returned healthier to its outdoor home, or a once-fragile kitten now ready for adoption.
How You Can Help
The work is medically complex, time-intensive, and hands-on. Every donation and every volunteer hour goes directly toward trapping, treating, and safely placing cats and kittens from Webster County and the surrounding area.
You can make a real difference by supporting TNR surgeries, kitten socialization, medical supplies, and everyday care.
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