The cats are well-socialized and mostly healthy (there are some with age-related dental problems and some that have urinary tract issues, and because of the area they all have fleas). Most are spayed/neutered. They range in age from 6 months to 12 years old. Details and photos of individual cats can be found HERE, though some information is out-of-date.
Who is hoarding the cats?
An older woman. She can’t physically or financially care for them, but also hasn’t taken my advice about adopting them out via PetFinder or other sites.
Why can’t the local shelter or rescue organizations help?
Because the stray and feral cat problem here is so serious that none of them have space. Here are some things I’ve been told when calling around:
“We only pick up ferals and animals that are dying.” – Animal Control
“We euthanize all kittens under 4 weeks old because no one’s available to foster them.” – Animal Control
“We’re not taking cats that are black, brown, or gray because they’re not adoptable enough.” – a rescue
“We’ve adopted out less than a dozen cats in the last year.” – a rescue with cats on display in a major pet store
I also don’t have a car or local friends who can drive, so I’m very limited in terms of where I can look for help. The best I’ve been able to do is get most of the cats spayed/neutered. Unfortunately I’m low-income, and so even if I find places that have openings, surrendering cats is a problem because there’s a fee for that.
How can I help?
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contact me about adopting a cat
contact me about fostering a cat
donate money for travel costs or surrender fees in case I find rescues with openings
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