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About Us
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
We treat every cat as if it was our own.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
In the words of Dr. Donna Shannon, Veterinarian and Owner:
Why a cat hospital?
While I enjoy the company of many species of animals, the feline is the one that brings a ray of sunshine to me, no matter what else is happening. Having practiced in both the large animal and small animal field, I saw the neglect of, often from lack of intere
In the words of Dr. Donna Shannon, Veterinarian and Owner:
Why a cat hospital?
While I enjoy the company of many species of animals, the feline is the one that brings a ray of sunshine to me, no matter what else is happening. Having practiced in both the large animal and small animal field, I saw the neglect of, often from lack of interest and sometimes downright distaste for, the feline patient. Because cats don't like to leave their environment, it is up to us to provide them with an environment that is as stress-free as possible, and most of all to treat them with understanding and respect.
Our Mission
Our Philosophy
Our Mission
Because every pet is different, we strive to tailor our care to every pet's individual needs.
Meet Our team
Donna Shannon, DVM: Veterinarian & Owner
Donna F. Shannon, DVM grew up in Asheville, NC, and attended Western Carolina University. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. She worked with mixed and small animal practices before opening her own small animal practice in 1982 in St. Johnsbury, VT.
In 1990, Dr. Shannon decided to move back to the south to pursue her dream of working with cats only, and opened a feline-only practice in Ft. Myers, FL. She relocated to the Tampa Bay area in 2002, and has worked as a small animal clinician and surgeon for several practices in the area.
Dr. Shannon opened The Cat Hospital of Tampa Bay in September 2008. She is passionate about concentrating on cats and providing an environment conducive to recovery and health for her feline patients. Dr. Shannon and her 4 indoor cats live in St. Petersburg. She spends most of her free time volunteering for Pilots n Paws and Angel Flight Southeast.
Allison: Client Services
Allison joined our team in May 2017 and continues to be an integral part of 10th Life from her home on Florida’s east coast, where she works remotely. She manages scheduling and client communications, and keeps our community connected through our website, newsletters, and social media.
With a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and more than 14 years of experience working with animals, Allison spent five years as a veterinary technician before transitioning into client services.
Although she now focuses her work exclusively on cats, Allison’s own family includes her husband, their young son, and two beloved Golden Retrievers - who happily keep her on her toes when she’s not helping our feline clients. 🐾
Taylor: Technician
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