Why do you let the cats live outside? Can’t you take them in?

Animal (cat) advocates would like nothing better than to have a save and loving home for every cat. Unfortunately, the current animal sheltering model has not focus on spay/neuter. This is especially true for cats. For decades, dogs have been the focus of sheltering...

I am a bit intimidated with the idea of TNVR. How do I trap a cat?

  TNVR (Trap – Neuter – Vaccinate – Return) is the only humane and effective means of feline population control. Here is how it’s done. Techniques to Ensure Success Get the cat on a regular feeding schedule. Most feral and strays come out in the evening....

How do cats end up on the streets?

There are many ways this happens. The owner dies or is incapacitated and family or friends don’t know what to do with the cats. Too often the easiest option is to just put them outside to fend for themselves. Many businesses and trailer parks support...

I have found a cat outdoors and am not sure what to do

If you see a cat outdoors you need to determine its status. _____________________________________________________ Is it friendly? If the cat is friendly, it is likely either a lost pet, a pet that has been put outside for some reason (abandoned), or a pet that is...

Who Uses Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics and Why? (Study)

Understanding who uses low cost spay/neuter clinics and why is vital to improving the lives of our pets and helping improve the lives of homeless and abandoned animals. The Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Julie Levy is one of the authors of a newer study,...