Help Us Feed the Feral Cats
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My husband Alan and I care for the feral cats in our neighborhood. We started over 10 years ago, when we discovered cats that lived near our home and we were concerned that they needed food, medical care, and water. We live in the Southern California Desert, where the temperatures can reach 120 or more, so these cats also need a safe, cooler space where they can exist.
Through grants and other assistance, we have neutered close to 50 cats over the years. We trap, neuter, release (TNR) in order to keep the animals safe, healthy, and the numbers as low as possible. Cats are smart, though, and after a while, it gets harder to trap them.
Over the years, the colony has grown (as will happen!). People sometimes drop off their unwanted cats, kittens happen in spite of our best efforts, and now we are feeding and caring for around 30 cats.
Some are almost "tame," meaning that if they're in the mood they might let you pet them. If we're lucky, we tame the kittens and put them up for adoption. They are all part of our family, though, so we love them and want the best for them (even if they still run away from us!).
Caring for cats, even with grants for spaying and neutering, is expensive. We purchase their food and pay for any additional medical care. I estimate about $50 per week for food, with an unknown amount for health care. We usually worry about that when it happens.
While I wish that paying for this was an easy task for us, it can be challenging. My husband is retired, with a small income. and my job is quite seasonal, because so many people leave the hot desert in the summer.
We would be so grateful for any help in feeding these wonderful animals. Your money would go towards helping us feed these feral cats, transporting them for their medical needs, and any extra would help with medical expenses.
Through grants and other assistance, we have neutered close to 50 cats over the years. We trap, neuter, release (TNR) in order to keep the animals safe, healthy, and the numbers as low as possible. Cats are smart, though, and after a while, it gets harder to trap them.
Over the years, the colony has grown (as will happen!). People sometimes drop off their unwanted cats, kittens happen in spite of our best efforts, and now we are feeding and caring for around 30 cats.
Some are almost "tame," meaning that if they're in the mood they might let you pet them. If we're lucky, we tame the kittens and put them up for adoption. They are all part of our family, though, so we love them and want the best for them (even if they still run away from us!).
Caring for cats, even with grants for spaying and neutering, is expensive. We purchase their food and pay for any additional medical care. I estimate about $50 per week for food, with an unknown amount for health care. We usually worry about that when it happens.
While I wish that paying for this was an easy task for us, it can be challenging. My husband is retired, with a small income. and my job is quite seasonal, because so many people leave the hot desert in the summer.
We would be so grateful for any help in feeding these wonderful animals. Your money would go towards helping us feed these feral cats, transporting them for their medical needs, and any extra would help with medical expenses.
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Debbie Woodruff
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La Quinta, CA