Feral Cat Resources
Feral Cats vs. Stray Cats
Feral Cats have never been socialized to people but they are still a part of the domestic species. They exhibit some degree of wild behavior and can live full, healthy lives outdoors. A stray cat has been socialized to people but is lost or abandoned. A stray cat has the potential to become a pet again. Learn more about the differences from our friends at Alley Cat Allies: https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/#Difference.
What is TNR?
TNR is Trap, Neuter, and Release. It’s a humane and non-lethal way of managing feral (or community) cat populations. Peter Zippi Memorial Fund has always believed that TNR is the right approach.
We have a variety of traps available to loan out to the community. We ask for a $50 deposit per trap. The deposit is fully refundable once the trap(s) return to us. If you would like to reserve a trap please call 310-379-1264 to schedule an appointment.
All successful TNR projects begin with a solid plan. You should schedule appointments for surgeries before trapping. We currently offer spay-neuter vouchers at 7 Southern California clinics that work with feral cats. Golden State Humane, Quality Animal Clinic, and Western Veterinary Group have comprehensive feral cat packages to address spay-neuter in addition to flea control and vaccinations. SNPLA provides surgeries for feral cats at a reduced cost. Peter Zippi Memorial Fund Inc covers $70 of the cost associated with the spay-neuter of a feral cat at the locations listed on our Spay & Neuter Assistance page. For information on how to obtain assistance through our spay-neuter voucher program please click here: https://www.peterzippifund.org/spay-neuter/.
The resources below can provide beneficial information on how to help feral cats, including additional spay-neuter resources, training material, and workshops, as well as connections with people well-trained in helping situations like yours.
Alley Cat Allies
Best Friends Catnippers
Community Cat Movement
Community Cats Podcast
Feral Cat Caretakers’ Coalition
Fixnation
Gatos Callejeros (Wilmington CA Only)
Kitty Bungalow
Luxe Paws
Pasadena Humane
Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay and Neuter Clinic
South Gate Cats
Stray Cat Alliance
Stray Paws Animal Haven
The Rescue Train
The TNR Project