UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549  FORM 10-Q  (Mark One)  X.QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009.  or  .TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934  For the transition period from _______________________ to ___________________________  Commission File Number: 000-52446  CACTUS VENTURES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  Nevada000-52446(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)2050 Russett Way Carson City, NV89703(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)  702-234-4148 (Registrants telephone number, including area code)  (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. X. Yes . No  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files) ..Yes X. No  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  Large accelerated filer.Accelerated filer.Non-accelerated filer.(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting companyX.  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). X. Yes . No  APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. . Yes . No  APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:  Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of September 30, 2009: 11,155,008   PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION  ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  The accompanying financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at September 30, 2009 and 2008 and for the periods then ended have been made. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys December 31, 2008 audited financial statements. The results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.  2   CACTUS VENTURES, INCORPORATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008  UnauditedAuditedASSETS20092008Current assetsCash in bank$2,146$2,218Deposits on hand00Inventory00Total current assets2,1462,218Equipment and parts00(Less) Accumulated depreciation0000Total assets$2,146$2,218LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilitiesAccounts Payable$9,866$12,360Accrued Legal Fees5705,490Accrued interest13,1158,502State corporate tax payable00Total current liabilities23,55126,352Notes payable related parties65,38949,827Total liabilities88,94076,179Shareholders' deficitPreferred stock, 100,000,000 shares $.01 parauthorized, 0 outstandingCommon stock, 100,000,000 shares, $.01 parauthorized, 11,155,008 outstanding23,09823,098Paid in capital152,337152,337Retained deficit(262,229)(249,396)Total shareholders' equity(86,794)(73,961)Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$2,146$2,218  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements  3   CACTUS VENTURES, INCORPORATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008  20092008Sales$0$0Cost of Goods00Gross profit00ExpensesBank charges7272Other costs6347,191Professional fees7,51512,840Total expenses8,22120,103Net loss from operations(8,221)(20,103)Other income (expense)Loss on sale00Interest expense(4,613)(3,528)State corporate tax expense00(4,613)(3,528)Net income (loss)$(12,834)$(23,631)Loss per common share$(0.01)$(0.01)Weighted average ofshares outstanding11,155,00811,155,008  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements  4   CACTUS VENTURES, INCORPORATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-INDIRECT METHOD For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008  20092008CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIESNet income (loss)$(12,834)$(23,631)Adjustment to reconcile net to net cashprovided by operating activitiesIncrease in Legal fees payable(4,920)1,972Increase in accounts payable(2,494)7,191Increase in accrued interest4,6133,528Rounding error00NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES(15,635)(10,940)INVESTING ACTIVITIESAssets transferred00NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES00FINANCING ACTIVITIESSale of common stock00Related party notes15,56210,868NET CASH REALIZED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES15,56210,868INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS(73)(72)Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year2,2182,314CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT YEAR END$2,145$2,242  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements  5   Cactus Ventures, Inc Footnotes to the Condensed Financial Statements September 30, 2009 and 2008  1. Organization and basis of presentation  Basis of presentation  The accompanying interim condensed financial statements are unaudited, but in the opinion of management of Cactus Ventures, Inc. (the Company), contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position at September 30, 2009, the results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 is derived from the Companys audited financial statements.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although management of the Company believes that the disclosures contained in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented therein not misleading. For further information, refer to the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2009.  Description of business  The Company was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 6, 1997. The Company for the past several years has had no activity. Cactus Ventures, Inc (the Company) is a shell entity that is in the market for a merger with an appropriate company.  Net loss per share  Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  2. New accounting pronouncements  The following accounting pronouncements if implemented would have no effect on the financial statements of the Company.  In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events (FAS 165), which establishes general standards of accounting and disclosure for events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. The provisions of FAS 165 are effective for the quarter ending August 31, 2009. The Company does not expect the adoption will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.  In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Order (FSP 157-4). FSP 157-4 provides guidance on how to determine the fair value of assets and liabilities under SFAS 157 Fair Value Measurements. The FSP relates to determining fair values when there is no active market or where the price inputs being used represent distressed sales. It reaffirms what SFAS 157 states is the objective of fair value measurement to reflect how much an asset would be sold for in an orderly transaction (as opposed to a distressed forced transaction) at the date of the financial statements under current market conditions. Specifically, it reaffirms the need to use judgment to ascertain if a formerly active market has become inactive and in determining fair values when markets have become inactive. The FSP will be effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2009.  6   In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities, (FSP EITF 03-6-1). FSP EITF 03-6-1 states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.  In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (FSP 142-3). FSP 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent of the position is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the intangible asset. FSP 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008.  In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activitiesan amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (SFAS.161). The standard requires additional quantitative disclosures (provided in tabular form) and qualitative disclosures for derivative instruments. The required disclosures include how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows; relative volume of derivative activity; the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments; the accounting treatment for those derivative instruments formally designated as the hedging instrument in a hedge relationship; and the existence and nature of credit-related contingent features for derivatives. SFAS 161 does not change the accounting treatment for derivative instruments.  In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which enhances existing guidance for measuring assets and liabilities using fair value. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. See Fair Value Measurements in Note 3 for further discussion. In February 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) 157-1, Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13 (FSP 157-1) and FSP 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 (FSP 157-2). FSP 157-1 amends SFAS No. 157 to remove certain leasing transactions from its scope. FSP 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2010. In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active (FSP 157-3), which clarifies the application of SFAS 157 as it relates to the valuation of financial assets in an inactive market. FSP FAS 157-3 was effective upon issuance. We are currently evaluating the impact that FSP 157-1 , FSP 157-2 and FSP 157-3 will have on our consolidated financial statements when it is applied to non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.  In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS 141 (R), Business Combinations(SFAS 141(R)). The standard changes the accounting for business combinations including the measurement of acquirer shares issued in consideration for a business combination, the recognition of contingent consideration, the accounting for pre-acquisition gain and loss contingencies, the recognition of capitalized in-process research and development, the accounting for acquisition-related restructuring cost accruals, the treatment of acquisition related transaction costs and the recognition of changes in the acquirers income tax valuation allowance. SFAS 141(R) is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited. We will adopt SFAS 141(R) in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  The Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached consensuses on EITF Issue No. 06-04, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements (EITF 06-04) and EITF Issue No. 06-10, Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements (EITF 06-10), which require that a company recognize a liability for the postretirement benefits associated with endorsement and collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangements. Cactus is currently evaluating the impact, if any, that the provisions of EITF 06-04 and EITF 06-10 will have on its consolidated financial statements.  7   3. Related party transaction  Various founders of the Company have performed consulting services for which the Company has paid them consulting fees as votedon during the initial board of directors meeting. There were no monies paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.  The Company borrowed $15,562 and $10,868 from various related parties and shareholders of the Company for working capital purposes as of September 30, 2009 and 2008 respectively.  4. Three Month Data  Third Quarter 2009 and 2008  20092008Revenue$0$0Expenses(2,232)(2,094)Operating Loss(2,094)(2,094)Other Revenue and Expense(1,617)(1,236)Three Month Loss$(3,849)$(3,330)  5. Going concern  The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the company has a net loss of $12,834, a negative working capital deficiency of $21,405 and a stockholders deficiency of $262,229. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The ability to the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the companys ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the company is unable to continue as a going concern.  8   ITEM 2. PLAN OF OPERATIONS  MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION OR PLAN OF OPERATION  FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT NOTICE  This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose any statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as may, will, expect, believe, anticipate, estimate or continue or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, many of which are not within our control. These factors include but are not limited to economic conditions generally and in the industries in which we may participate; competition within our chosen industry, including competition from much larger competitors; technological advances and failure to successfully develop business relationships.  Description of Business.  We were formed as a Nevada corporation on October 6, 1997 originally under the name Zurich U.S.A., Inc. On July 10, 2006, we changed our name to Cactus Ventures, Inc. and began pursuing our business of marketing sunglasses. The Company encountered numerous problems various vendors and ceased its operations The Company has now focused its efforts on seeking a business opportunity. The Company will attempt to locate and negotiate with a business entity for the merger of that target company into the Company. In certain instances, a target company may wish to become a subsidiary of the Company or may wish to contribute assets to the Company rather than merge. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in locating or negotiating with any target company. The Company will provide a method for a foreign or domestic private company to become a reporting (public) company whose securities are qualified for trading in the United States secondary market. We are now considered a blank check company.  The Company will attempt to locate and negotiate with a business entity for the merger of that target company into the Company. In certain instances, a target company may wish to become a subsidiary of the Company or may wish to contribute assets to the Company rather than merge. No assurances can be given that the Company will be successful in locating or negotiating with any target company. The Company will provide a method for a foreign or domestic private company to become a reporting (public) company whose securities are qualified for trading in the United States secondary market.  The selection of a business opportunity in which to participate is complex and extremely risky and will be made by management in the exercise of its business judgment. There is no assurance that we will be able to identify and acquire any business opportunity which will ultimately prove to be beneficial to our company and shareholders.  Because we have no specific business plan or expertise, our activities are subject to several significant risks. In particular, any business acquisition or participation we pursue will likely be based on the decision of management without the consent, vote, or approval of our shareholders.  Sources of Opportunities  We anticipate that business opportunities may arise from various sources, including officers and directors, professional advisers, securities broker-dealers, venture capitalists, members of the financial community, and others who may present unsolicited proposals.  We will seek potential business opportunities from all known sources, but will rely principally on the personal contacts of our officers and directors as well as indirect associations between them and other business and professional people. Although we do not anticipate engaging professional firms specializing in business acquisitions or reorganizations, we may retain such firms if management deems it in our best interests. In some instances, we may publish notices or advertisements seeking a potential business opportunity in financial or trade publications.  Criteria  We will not restrict our search to any particular business, industry or geographical location. We may acquire a business opportunity in any stage of development. This includes opportunities involving start up or new companies. In seeking a business venture, management will base their decisions on the business objective of seeking long-term capital appreciation in the real value of our company. We will not be controlled by an attempt to take advantage of an anticipated or perceived appeal of a specific industry, management group, or product.  9   In analyzing prospective business opportunities, management will consider the following factors:  · available technical, financial and managerial resources; · working capital and other financial requirements; · the history of operations, if any; · prospects for the future; · the nature of present and expected competition; · the quality and experience of management services which may be available and the depth of the management; · the potential for further research, development or exploration; · the potential for growth and expansion; · the potential for profit; · the perceived public recognition or acceptance of products, services, trade or service marks, name identification; and other relevant factors.  Generally, our management will analyze all available factors and make a determination based upon a composite of available facts, without relying on any single factor.  Methods of Participation of Acquisition  Management will review specific business and then select the most suitable opportunities based on legal structure or method of participation. Such structures and methods may include, but are not limited to, leases, purchase and sale agreements, licenses, joint ventures, other contractual arrangements, and may involve a reorganization, merger or consolidation transactions. Management may act directly or indirectly through an interest in a partnership, corporation, or other form of organization.  Procedures  As part of the our investigation of business opportunities, officers and directors may meet personally with management and key personnel of the firm sponsoring the business opportunity. We may visit and inspect material facilities, obtain independent analysis or verification of certain information provided, check references of management and key personnel, and conduct other reasonable measures.  We will generally ask to be provided with written materials regarding the business opportunity. These materials may include the following:  · descriptions of product, service and company history; management resumes; · financial information; · available projections with related assumptions upon which they are based; · an explanation of proprietary products and services; · evidence of existing patents, trademarks or service marks or rights thereto; · present and proposed forms of compensation to management; · a description of transactions between the prospective entity and its affiliates; · relevant analysis of risks and competitive conditions; · a financial plan of operation and estimated capital requirements; · and other information deemed relevant.  Competition  We expect to encounter substantial competition in our efforts to acquire a business opportunity. The primary competition is from other companies organized and funded for similar purposes, small venture capital partnerships and corporations, small business investment companies and wealthy individuals.  Employees  We do not currently have any employees but rely upon the efforts of our officer and director to conduct our business. We do not have any employment or compensation agreements in place with our officers and directors although they are reimbursed for expenditures advanced on our behalf.  10   Plan of Operation  The Company is seeking to acquire assets or shares of an entity actively engaged in business which generates revenues. The Company has no particular acquisitions in mind and has not entered into any negotiations regarding such an acquisition. None of the Companys officers, directors, promoters or affiliates have engaged in any substantive contact or discussions with any representative of any other company regarding the possibility of an acquisition or merger between the Company and such other company as of the date of this annual report. The Board of Directors intends to obtain certain assurances of value of the target entitys assets prior to consummating such a transaction. Any business combination or transaction will likely result in a significant issuance of shares and substantial dilution to present stockholders of the Company.  The Companys current operating plan is to continue searching for potential businesses, products, technologies and companies for acquisition and to handle the administrative and reporting requirements of a public company. To demonstrate our commitment to maintaining ethical reporting and business practices, we adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.  The Company has, and will continue to have, no capital with which to provide the owners of business opportunities with any significant cash or other assets. However, management believes the Company will be able to offer owners of acquisition candidates the opportunity to acquire a controlling ownership interest in a publicly registered company without incurring the cost and time required to conduct an initial public offering. The owners of the acquisition candidate will, however, incur significant legal and accounting costs in connection with the acquisition of a business opportunity, including the costs of preparing Form 8-Ks, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, agreements and related reports and documents.  Results of Operations  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008  We have $2,146 cash on hand and have experienced losses since inception. We did not generate any revenues from operations during the periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2009. Expenses during the period ended September 30, 2009 were $8,221 with interest expense of $4,613 compared to expenses of $20,103 with interest expense of $3,528 for the period ended September 30, 2008. Expenses for both periods consisted entirely of general and administrative expenses. These expenses were due to professional, legal and accounting fees relating to our reporting requirements.  As a result of the foregoing factors, we realized a net loss of $12,834 for the period ended September 30, 2009, compared to a net loss of $23,631 for the period ended September 30, 2008.  Liquidity and Capital Resources  The Companys balance sheet as of September 30, 2009, reflects total assets of $2,146. As of September 30, 2009, our liabilities were $88,940 which included $9,866 in accounts payable, $65,389 in notes payable, $570 in accrued legal fees, and $13,115 in accrued interest. The Company borrowed $15,562 and $10,868 from various related parties and shareholders of the Company for working capital purposes as of September 30, 2009 and 2008 respectively. We anticipate our expenses for the next twelve months will be approximately $20,000. In the past we have relied on advances from our president to cover our operating costs. Management anticipates that we will receive sufficient advances from our president to meet our needs through the next 12 months. However, there can be no assurances to that effect. Our need for capital may change dramatically if we acquire an interest in a business opportunity during that period. At present, we have no understandings, commitments or agreements with respect to the acquisition of any business venture, and there can be no assurance that we will identify a business venture suitable for acquisition in the future. Further, we cannot assure that we will be successful in consummating any acquisition on favorable terms or that we will be able to profitably manage any business venture we acquire. Should we require additional capital, we may seek additional advances from officers, sell common stock or find other forms of debt financing.  The Company has no other assets or line of credit, other than that which present management may agree to extend to or invest in the Company, nor does it expect to have one before a merger is effected. The Company will carry out its business plan as discussed above. The Company cannot predict to what extent its liquidity and capital resources will be diminished prior to the consummation of a business combination or whether its capital will be further depleted by the operating losses (if any) of the business entity which the Company may eventually acquire.  Our current operating plan is to continue searching for potential businesses, products, technologies and companies for acquisition and to handle the administrative and reporting requirements of a public company.  ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.  Not required by smaller reporting companies.  11   ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.  (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Companys management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria set forth in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that the Companys internal control over financial reporting and procedures was effective as of September 30, 2009.  (b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting, known to the chief executive officer or the chief financial officer, that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.  PART II  OTHER INFORMATION  ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.  None.  ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.  The Company did not sell or issue any securities during the period covered by this report.  ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.  None  ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.  No matters were submitted during the period covered by this report to a vote of security holders.  ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.  None  ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.  (a) Exhibits  Copies of the following documents are included as exhibits to this report pursuant to Item 601 of Regulation S-K.  Exhibit No.Title of DocumentLocation31Certification of the Principal Executive Officer/ Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002Attached32Certification of the Principal Executive Officer/ Principal Financial Officer pursuant to U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*Attached  (b) Reports on Form 8-K  None  * The Exhibit attached to this Form 10-Q shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to liability under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.  12   SIGNATURES  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.  CACTUS VENTURES, INC.   Date: November 11, 2009 By:/s/ Diane S. Button Diane S. Button, President and Chief Financial Officer  13