Protecting Community Cats Stories

Bongo the cat after the surgery on his eyes

Cat regains sight thanks to dedicated volunteers

When volunteers discovered Bongo had a dangerous eye condition, they went above an...
His second chance at life
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Four people in front of a Fresh Step branded van with a live trap covered with tie-die material

117 cats spayed or neutered in surgery marathon

After receiving comprehensive vet care, these cats are ready to live their healthi...
Single day event in Northwest Arkansas
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Dilute tortoiseshell community cat with tipped ear in front of a vehicle

Community cats: The Tweety vs. Sylvester debate

No-kill, TNVR, and finding common ground...
Response to article in The New Yorker
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Staff from the Inyo County Animal Shelter outside with a couple dogs

Helping a small rural animal shelter sustain no-kill

In Inyo County, California, ninth largest county in the nation, a small animal she...
Learn what they're doing
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Boots the gray and white cat outside on a rock

Rescued cat lands gig at garden center

Boots has perfect attendance, is a team player, and has a knack for making custome...
See how she improves morale
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Catman holding an orange tabby cat

‘Catman’ is a hero for homeless felines

A northern California husband-wife team is a shining example of how people can ste...
See how they help
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Large black and white pit bull type dog smiling and out on a leashed walk

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 tenan...
Kindness has no borders
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Black and white medium-hair cat lying on a shelf

Vancouver area felines hit the jackpot

Cats of all kinds benefit from Rachael Ray Save Them All Grant to Humane Society o...
See how TNVR helps
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Luna the cat in a kennel

Transformative changes for cats at York County SPCA

Pennsylvania animal shelter revamps its approach to saving cats with assistance fr...
Collaboration increases save rate
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Smiling person holding a small black kitten, next to a mobile home

Community conversations help cats in a Louisiana parish

With guidance from the Best Friends national embed program, staff at St. Tammany A...
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 Ani...
North Carolina cats saved through TNVR
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Woman wearing a helmet with a tabby community cat in the background

Showing kindness by caring for community cats

Esther Cannon gives back by caring for community cat colonies, and in return she h...
Meet Esther Cannon, a community cat caregiver
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Person holding three kittens in her hands

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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Group of a couple kittens outside by a live trap

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 whe...
See how cooperation helps community cats
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