A Day in the Life
The nature of our work is varied and demanding. During the active months of the year, i. e. March through October, we locate and trap homeless cats in our established local regions, using professional, humane trapping equipment. Once the feline has been trapped and retrieved, it is transported to a local clinic, where it is examined and diagnosed by the resident veterinarian. Treatment is agreed upon, based on the individual feline's condition. At this time, a determination is made from the animal's behavior as to a classification of feral or adoptable. During surgery for sterilization, each feral cat has a small section of it's ear tip removed, so that it can be later identified as an already rescued animal. This method is familiar to most rescue groups throughout the country.
Once released from the clinic, any feral cat not needing additional treatment is returned to it's original location, where volunteers provide an on-going supply of food and fresh water. Adoptable animals are transported to our facility, where the volunteer staff continues with any treatment that might be required, and begins to socialize them for adoption, i.e. accustom them to human touch and affection. When a cat is ready to be adopted out, it is photographed and listed on various websites, such as Craig's List and Petfinder, as well as appearing on one of our fliers. Each potential home is carefully investigated in an effort to ensure the adoption will work for all concerned. If the placement doesn't work out, the animal is returned to our facility, and a new adoption process is started. So far, our success rate has been very high and very encouraging.
We are proud of the work we have done over the past few years, and we are determined to continue saving lives and making a difference.
Contact us to request more information about the work we do to improve the lives of feral cats.
Once released from the clinic, any feral cat not needing additional treatment is returned to it's original location, where volunteers provide an on-going supply of food and fresh water. Adoptable animals are transported to our facility, where the volunteer staff continues with any treatment that might be required, and begins to socialize them for adoption, i.e. accustom them to human touch and affection. When a cat is ready to be adopted out, it is photographed and listed on various websites, such as Craig's List and Petfinder, as well as appearing on one of our fliers. Each potential home is carefully investigated in an effort to ensure the adoption will work for all concerned. If the placement doesn't work out, the animal is returned to our facility, and a new adoption process is started. So far, our success rate has been very high and very encouraging.
We are proud of the work we have done over the past few years, and we are determined to continue saving lives and making a difference.
Contact us to request more information about the work we do to improve the lives of feral cats.
