TNR
You might have noticed that we have taken care of more cats than any other animal in our brief history. The reason is simple - cats seem to need the most help!
We believe that cats should be indoor family members. Unfortunately a lot of cats and kittens get released into the wild and litters are born to wild parents. Often the cats form a community living on the fringes of the human population called a "feral colony". We've recently become aware of a small feral colony practically in our own back yard!
Since many feral cats are too wild to ever live in a loving home a good alternative is to have the individuals in the colony altered to prevent them from producing kittens. The process, called Trap-Neuter-Release or TNR, is a responsible and ethical way to manage and reduce feral cat populations. We are beginning the TNR process with our local colony. Wish us luck!
We believe that cats should be indoor family members. Unfortunately a lot of cats and kittens get released into the wild and litters are born to wild parents. Often the cats form a community living on the fringes of the human population called a "feral colony". We've recently become aware of a small feral colony practically in our own back yard!
Since many feral cats are too wild to ever live in a loving home a good alternative is to have the individuals in the colony altered to prevent them from producing kittens. The process, called Trap-Neuter-Release or TNR, is a responsible and ethical way to manage and reduce feral cat populations. We are beginning the TNR process with our local colony. Wish us luck!
4: Captain Strayboy
This friendly fellow showed up one day in a managed colony monitored by one of our friends.
He'll be neutered and released for the time being but he may come into the rescue when space allows if he seems receptive.
Captain Strayboy is Siamese in every feature except his colour. His elegant, lanky bone structure, large ears, defined cheek bones and thick, short coat all speak to his Siamese heritage. And, if those features don't sway you, you should hear his miaow!
He may be listed with our adoptable pets soon; however, if you think you know a perfect indoor home for him, feel welcome to contact us a [email protected]
He'll be neutered and released for the time being but he may come into the rescue when space allows if he seems receptive.
Captain Strayboy is Siamese in every feature except his colour. His elegant, lanky bone structure, large ears, defined cheek bones and thick, short coat all speak to his Siamese heritage. And, if those features don't sway you, you should hear his miaow!
He may be listed with our adoptable pets soon; however, if you think you know a perfect indoor home for him, feel welcome to contact us a [email protected]
3: Motor City Garage 1 - Mercedes
Mercedes is a feral cat that lives at Motor City Garage in Chesterfield, MI. She sure chose the right place to hang out! The garage owner and his wife are both very fond of animals and hate to see feral cats struggle.
Thanks to their initiative, a TNR project has begun at the garage. Mercedes will go back to the garage not having to worry about raising kittens. If there are any other feral kitties around, they'll get a TNR tune-up, too.
At Motor City Garage you'll hear the purring of engines and, if you listen hard enough, cats!
Thanks to their initiative, a TNR project has begun at the garage. Mercedes will go back to the garage not having to worry about raising kittens. If there are any other feral kitties around, they'll get a TNR tune-up, too.
At Motor City Garage you'll hear the purring of engines and, if you listen hard enough, cats!
2: Boardwalk Feral 1 (aka Dune)
Dune was the mother of several feral kittens found on Boardwalk St. We are happy to say that she will be a mother no more!
Dune's sandy colour and the way she crouched into a little bump inspired her nickname. So feral that she would attack the edges of her cage if you came too close, Dune was incredibly happy to be released. I don't think I've ever seen a cat move so fast!!!
Dune's sandy colour and the way she crouched into a little bump inspired her nickname. So feral that she would attack the edges of her cage if you came too close, Dune was incredibly happy to be released. I don't think I've ever seen a cat move so fast!!!
1: Limbo-Cat
Here is the first lovely lady of our feral colony. She is very frightened but not at all bitey! If she comes out of her shell at all in the next 24 hours we might actually have someone willing to adopt and work with her. If not, we'll get her spayed and return her to her life of hunting and freedom.
This little girl earned the name Limbo-Cat after escaping her trap and living for almost TWO WEEKS in my basement ceiling before I could catch her. I thought, after all that, maybe she'd just like to give up and become a house cat but she still wanted to be free. A spay and ear-tipping later, Limbo-Cat got her wish to go free. See the video below of her liberation!
This little girl earned the name Limbo-Cat after escaping her trap and living for almost TWO WEEKS in my basement ceiling before I could catch her. I thought, after all that, maybe she'd just like to give up and become a house cat but she still wanted to be free. A spay and ear-tipping later, Limbo-Cat got her wish to go free. See the video below of her liberation!
