All About Us 

Welcome, to Take My Paw and Friends Rescue

We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit cat rescue based in Central, FL. Our mission is to help cats in need. We operate on donations from supporters like you. All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to the care of the cats. This includes food, litter, supplies, and essential veterinary care.  

We have an Amazon Wish List where you can help provide the necessary items for the cats in our rescue.


You may also donate directly to one of the Supporting Veterinarians for the care of our cats. 

Asher's Legacy: Learn about the cat who inspired it all. 

Our Founder

Our rescue was founded by Marcia Harman. Marcia is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is an avid animal lover but has a soft spot for felines. She is an advocate for TNR. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's in animal behavior and plans to complete her master's as well. Her goal is to use this newfound knowledge to work with cats and dogs that have been deemed unadoptable due to behavior issues. Marcia has worked with a variety of species including equine, bovine, and reptile species.


Founders Right-Hands 

Cassie Tidd has been with the rescue for six years. She is an Environmental Biologist and is currently pursuing her master's in Wildlife Conservation and Forensics. She hopes to attend Veterinary school in 2022. She has been a vital member of the rescue doing everything from cleaning up to administration of medication. She is passionate about animals and works to educate the public about TNR and other wildlife issues.








Francesca Kropp is our media expert, she creates our graphics including flyers and event handouts. She also handles our social media accounts. She is a proud military wife and mom. She is passionate about all animals and works tirelessly to help find homes for all our wonderful rescues. She's currently working toward her Bachelor's in Marine Biology and hopes to study and work with octopuses.





Maurice Harman is our construction volunteer who has helped us with all our construction projects. He has built shelves and an outdoor catio space.