Protecting Community Cats Stories

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‘Catman’ is a hero for homeless felines

A northern California husband-wife team is a shining example of how people can step up to help animals in their own communities.
See how they help
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10 advocacy wins for the animals

Good news for dogs and cats across the country.
See some 2022 highlights
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Mr. Business the cat getting scratching on his ear by a person and looking happy

A new kind of community to help community cats

Learn about the far-reaching effects of one woman caring about 30 unexpected tenants.
Kindness has no borders
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Vancouver area felines hit the jackpot

Cats of all kinds benefit from Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant to Humane Society of Southwest Washington
See how TNVR helps
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Transformative changes for cats at York County SPCA

Pennsylvania animal shelter revamps its approach to saving cats with assistance from Best Friends embed team.
Collaboration increases save rate
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Community conversations help cats in a Louisiana parish

With guidance from the Best Friends national embed program, staff at St. Tammany Animal Shelter talked with neighbors to get them on board to help save cats.
Read about their lifesaving programs
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Calico community cat with ear-tip outside by a chain-link fence

Embed program helps cats and people who love them in North Carolina

Through TNVR, training and humane deterrents, Best Friends and Franklin County Animal Services are keeping neighborhood cats where they belong ― in their community.
North Carolina cats saved through TNVR
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Showing kindness by caring for community cats

Esther Cannon gives back by caring for community cat colonies, and in return she has earned their trust, gained their friendship and learned a lot about life.
Meet Esther Cannon, a community cat caregiver
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Why kittens need us more than ever

The kittens are coming, so get ready now for 2022 kitten season.
Prepare Now
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Collaboration helps a big colony of cats and their caregiver, too

Best Friends and Wilson Zoo team up to help a colony of more than 60 cats stay where they belong ꟷ outdoors and out of the shelter.
See how cooperation helps community cats
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No-kill could be the new normal in Grady County, Georgia

Grady Country Animal Shelter used to have one of the lowest save rates in Georgia, but today a rescue group and a Best Friends grant help its save rate soar
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Antietam Humane Society turns things around for cats

Save rate for cats skyrockets at a Pennsylvania shelter with help from Best Friends and Maddie's Fund®.
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Do you see outdoor cats in your neighborhood?

Did you know the best home for a cat doesn't always mean a house? Community cats are kitties that prefer to live outdoors in our neighborhoods.
Watch the video
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5 stories to celebrate National Community Cat Day

A day to honor community cats and the people who love and take care of them.
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Second chance for more than 1,000 cats in New Mexico

A Best Friends grant and help from the embed team supports Farmington Animal Services in New Mexico with new humane solutions for cats
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