Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The HSUS Fund for Feral Cats

more information from HSUS: check out the link for more information

http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/feral_cats/feral_cat_program_fund.html


The Humane Society of the United States estimates that there are 10 to 50 million feral cats in the United States.

Without Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs, feral cats continue to reproduce— and up to 75 percent of their kittens could die. Calls to officials from citizens (whether they are concerned about the cats' welfare or complain about the cats) won't decrease, and feral cats will continue to overwhelm animal shelters trying to care for injured, abused, and surrendered pet cats.

In response to this complex issue, The HSUS has created many resources to assist feral cat groups. But many groups struggle to fund their good work, and we would like to help them.

Donations to The Feral Cat Program Fund will be used to:



Pay veterinarians who provide spay/neuter services and purchase surgical packs, vaccinations and other necessary medical equipment and supplies.

Purchase humane traps.

Provide more grants to TNR groups and veterinary colleges that help feral cats.

Provide emergency funds to TNR groups.

Present more two-day workshops to empower communities to improve or launch TNR programs.

Help feral cat groups pay for other aspects of TNR not included above, such as a food bank for caretakers.

Care for the rescued San Nicolas Island cats.

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