About

Cimarron Animal Action Team (CAAT, Inc.) is a 100% volunteer-based nonprofit organization serving Cimarron, Kansas, and surrounding rural communities. We are neighbors helping neighbors — working to support animals and the families who love them.

We’re currently in the planning and fundraising stages of launching several critical animal welfare programs that will directly serve our local community.

Our Mission

To promote the well-being of animals in Cimarron and surrounding areas through compassionate care, sustainable solutions, education, outreach, and community support.

Our Vision

We envision a compassionate community where every companion animal has access to food, medical care, and humane treatment — and where no animal suffers from neglect or abandonment.

Our Core Values

• Compassion – Every animal deserves dignity and kindness.

• Community – Strong partnerships make us stronger together.

• Stewardship – We manage resources responsibly and ethically.

• Education – Awareness leads to long-term change.

• Transparency – We are open, honest, and accountable.

• Sustainability – We build solutions that last.
  
  

What We Do

We are developing several key programs, with plans to roll them out in stages:

1. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) & Feral Cat Relocation

2. Pet Food & Supply Assistance

3. Veterinary Care Assistance

4. Community Education & Outreach

Visit our Programs page for full descriptions of each.

Who We Serve

Our primary beneficiaries include:

• Stray and feral cat populations

• Low-income pet owners

• Residents in Cimarron and the surrounding rural communities
  
  

We focus on Cimarron, Kansas, with the ability to assist other nearby areas as resources allow.

How We Operate

CAAT is governed by a small, hands-on board and executive team:

• Board of Trustees

  • Two Co-Presidents

  • Treasurer

  • Secretary

  • Non-officer members (as needed)

• Executive Membership

  • Executive Director (program development & fundraising)

All members are volunteers. We maintain internal policies for transparency, financial oversight, and responsible governance.

Community Partners

We actively collaborate with:

• Local veterinary clinics

• Food banks

• Schools and youth groups

• Churches and civic organizations

• Municipal agencies

• Regional animal welfare groups

Our Next Steps

Our Year 1 goals include:

• Launching our TNR program

• Starting a spay/neuter assistance fund

• Beginning pet food distribution

• Establishing a reliable volunteer and funding base

With your support, we can build a safety net for local animals — and a better future for the people who care for them.

CAAT is guided by a small, hands-on Board of Trustees made up of community members who share a passion for animal welfare. Our board provides oversight, accountability, and direction for the organization.

Each trustee brings unique skills to the table — from financial management to community outreach — but all share the same goal: building a stronger safety net for Cimarron’s animals and families.

Board responsibilities include:

• Ensuring CAAT stays true to its mission and values

• Approving budgets and major organizational decisions

• Supporting fundraising and community engagement

• Working directly with the Executive Director to develop and grow our programs

Because we are 100% volunteer-based, our board members are not only decision-makers — they are also active participants, rolling up their sleeves to help with events, outreach, and daily operations.

The Executive Director of CAAT leads the day-to-day operations of the organization, working closely with the Board of Trustees to bring our mission to life. This role focuses on turning ideas into action by building programs, developing partnerships, and securing funding.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and overseeing program development (TNR, food distribution, vet assistance, and outreach)

• Coordinating fundraising efforts, grants, and sponsorships

• Managing resources and volunteers to keep operations running smoothly

CAAT is powered entirely by volunteers. Every program, event, and fundraiser is made possible by people in our community who donate their time, skills, and energy to help animals and families in need.

Our volunteers serve in a variety of roles, including:

• Core Volunteers – Ongoing support in program areas like TNR, food distribution, and outreach.

• Event Volunteers – Helping with fundraising events, adoption days, and community activitie

• Specialized Volunteers – Veterinary professionals, trappers, transporters, and others with unique expertise.

• Community Helpers – Neighbors who lend a hand with supply drives, distribution, or short-term projects.

Because we are 100% volunteer-run, every contribution of time has a direct and meaningful impact. Whether you have an hour to spare or a long-term commitment to offer, there’s a place for you at CAAT.