Stray Cat Project is dedicated to improving and protecting the lives of feral and stray cats. We strive to end the overpopulation of free-roaming cats by trapping, spaying/neutering and returning these cats to their territory (TNR).
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Stray Cat Project is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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WELCOME!
ABOUT
US
Cleo and Jax, the kittens that launched Stray Cat Project in 2014
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The specific objectives and purposes of the Stray Cat Project are:
1. To trap, neuter and return feral cats in an effort to control the feral/community cat population.
2. To help adoptable cats find forever homes in cooperation with our rescue partners.
3. To educate and promote the importance of spaying/neutering animals.
4. To educate the public on the importance of feral/community cats in our ecosystem.
5. To educate the public on how to care for feral/community cats.
6. To promote and advance public education concerning responsible cat ownership.
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FOCUS:
TNR
Stray Cat Project strives to curb the population of feral/stray cats in our community through a method called trap/neuter/return (TNR).
TNR is a process whereby cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated with the rabies vaccine (and usually FVRCP vaccine), ear-tipped and then returned to their home territory. TNR does not involve euthanization nor relocation of the cats unless their lives are in danger. TNR is the most humane and effective way of controlling the community cat population. It improves the lives of cats, addresses community concerns, reduces complaints about cats, and stops the breeding cycle.
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Typically, a homeowner will call to inform us that he is concerned about a cat on his property that is not his. Stray Cat Project will set trap(s) on the property to catch the cat(s), transport them to a veterinarian for spay or neuter surgery, administer a rabies vaccination and perform an ear tip (the universally accepted method to identify a spayed/neutered and vaccinated community cat). Once the cat is ready to be released, the volunteer will return the cat to the area where it was found.
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Stray Cat Project is able to provide these services due to the generosity of our volunteers and supporters. There is no fee for our services but we very much appreciate a contribution in any amount to help defray our costs.
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Stray Cat Project does not maintain an animal shelter and is not a full-service rescue group in the traditional sense. Whereas our focus is TNR, we rarely have animals available for adoption.
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Looking for help with cats or TNR?
​PLEASE STOP AND READ BELOW BEFORE MESSAGING US:
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Stray Cat Project receives dozens of requests for assistance per week from across the nation. Unfortunately, as a very small group of volunteers located in a specific area with full-time jobs and other commitments, we do not have the ability to operate outside of our immediate area in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Please do not contact us to physically help you with cats if you are outside of this area; we cannot help you. We can, however, provide direction so that you can find the help and resources you need. To that end:
TO FIND LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER AND TNR GROUPS IN YOUR AREA, visit Community Cats United's website, www.FixFinder.org, to search in your area. Also, search on www.SpayUSA.org.
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Alley Cat Allies provides a wealth of information on their website at www.alleycat.org. There are also network partners across the nation which may be able to provide support. TO FIND AN ALLEY CAT ALLIES FERAL FRIENDS NETWORK PARTNER, fill out this form: https://www.alleycat.org/…/f…/feral-friends-network-connect/
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BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY may also have a network partner in your area. SEARCH THEIR DATABASE AT https://bestfriends.org/…/supporting-netwo…/network-partners
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IF YOU ARE UNSUCCESSFUL WITH THE ABOVE, Google "TNR near me" or "Low-cost veterinary clinics near me." You can also call your local SPCA or humane society to find out who the TNR groups are in your area. Low-cost clinics can also refer you to a TNR or rescue group as they are working together to process countless animals per week.
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If you are located in Southeastern Pennsylvania: here is a spreadsheet of cat rescues and TNR groups, veterinary clinics, and food pantries in SE Pennsylvania, as well as Facebook groups and Lost & Found Groups. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C04wkwhxkB4_79I0wdNilb0rtNrdBhHD5LOtTx6108o/edit?gid=1231938335#gid=1231938335.
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