Special to IFN
Lake Norman Lucky Cats has acquired a game-changing new piece of equipment: a sleek new transport van. This vital addition to the organization’s operations, dubbed the “Catmobile,” was made possible through the extraordinary generosity of Robin and Jack Salzman and their non-profit, Giving with Grace Foundation.
“The previous limitations of our transport capacity were a constant hurdle, but those days are behind us,” said Robin Byrd, executive director of Lucky Cats.
Lucky Cat volunteers can now safely and efficiently reach community cats for Lucky Cat’s spay-a-thons, where up to 50 cats per day become Lucky Cats. Through a targeted approach and a combination of low-cost spay/neuter for residents’ pets plus TNR (trap-neuter-return) for community cats, Lucky Cats is making a difference in neighborhoods that need it most.
Lucky Cat volunteers identify unaltered cats in the targeted area, and thanks to donations from Lucky Cat supporters, community cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and returned. Friendly kittens and community cats are removed and placed for adoption through Lucky Cats’ rescue partners.
Lucky Cats, which was founded over 25 years ago by Abigail Jennings, aims to provide a better life for community cats as well as lower euthanasia rates in shelters. The organization’s mission is to make a difference in community cat overpopulation through providing humane spay/neuter solutions benefitting cats and the community.
In 2025, Lucky Cats facilitated over 1,000 spay/neuters, preventing tens of thousands of kittens this kitten season.
“Thanks to Giving with Grace, the new Catmobile is more than just a vehicle,” Jennings shared. “It is a catalyst (pun intended) that will allow us to surpass our current impact and help many more community cats become Lucky Cats.”
Giving with Grace Foundation is a non-profit founded by Robin and Jack Salzman dedicated to supporting charitable causes that have a profound impact in local communities.
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For more information on the Lucky Cat program, visit LuckyCats.org.