- December 4, 2025
A special adoption event for the 100-plus cats rescued from a single home in Palm Coast will be held Sunday, Aug. 17 at the Flagler Humane Society.
“Coffee and Doughnuts with Cats” will be held at the Humane Society, 1 Shelter Drive, Palm Coast, from noon to 3 p.m. Adoption fees for cats will be half price.
While responding to a residential welfare check on July 22, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies found 96 cats living in the home of an elderly resident. While the cats were not being neglected it was determined that the conditions were unsafe and the cats needed to be removed, according to an FCSO social media post.
The community then came together. Palm Coast Animal Control removed the cats. The Flagler Humane Society welcomed the cats into its facility, staying open late and transforming its education room into a temporary haven with crates, food and litter ready to go.
“This was an incredible example of what’s possible when our community comes together for a common cause,” Palm Coast’ Code Enforcement Manager Barbara Grossman said. “The dedication, care and collaboration shown during this rescue were truly inspiring.”
The Flagler Animal Hospital and Salty Paws Animal Hospital examined and treated the cats with health issues. Flagler Humane Society veterinarians and Dr. Shelby Wolfe from Granada Animal Hospital provided spay and neuter services. Community Cats of Palm Coast provided supplies and volunteers.
After some of the cats gave birth after the rescue, the number of adoptable cats grew to over 100. Flagler Humane Society Executive Director Amy Carotenuto said 10 of the cats were distributed to the Halifax Humane Society.
“They are beautiful cats,” Carotenuto said. “They are gorgeous medium-haired cats. A lot of them are white. They are used to people. They’re comfortable with us.
“We had quite a few empty cages when this started,” she said. “We put up a 4-foot by 4-foot tent in my office with shelves for 15 cats, so there are 15 cats in my office that are not in cages.”
The cats have been receiving vaccinations, getting microchipped, treated for parasite prevention, tested for leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus and getting spayed and neutered. Carotenuto said they should all be ready to be adopted by the Aug. 17 event.
