Cat Action Team

CAT is dedicated to advocating for and supporting cats whose caretakers are unable to provide for them, as well as for those living in areas where low-cost veterinary clinics or shelters are insufficient or nonexistent. Our efforts aim to help cats remain in their communities, thereby decreasing the number of cats that enter shelters and face euthanasia. We believe that all cats deserve to live peacefully within their colonies with proper care. The Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program is the most effective and humane approach to achieving our objectives. This process involves humanely trapping feral cats, neutering them, vaccinating them, and returning them to their outdoor homes after they have recovered. To successfully implement this program, we will: Collaborate with local veterinary offices and clinics to ensure feral cats undergo TNR, working towards achieving nearly 100% sterilization of cat colonies. This includes providing financial assistance, transportation for the cats, and shelter for those recovering from surgery. Educate caretakers of cat colonies about the TNR process. Offer assistance to colony caretakers with food and shelter as needed. Make efforts to find caretakers for colonies that currently lack one. Identify and bring outdoor kittens and non-feral cats into foster care for socialization and eventual adoption. Maintain a record of cat colonies in central Virginia to monitor ongoing support requirements. Conduct annual assessments of colony size reduction or remediation to evaluate our progress toward achieving our goals.