Cat No. 1,700 resting in the arms of Dr. Alex Alvarado and Technicians Emma and Bri at Country Veterinary Clinic.
VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Community Cats TNR, a local, non-profit organization, in partnership with Country Veterinary Clinic, has trapped, neutered, and returned 1,700 Community Cats as of April 4, 2025.
Cat number 1,700 is a young black male. He was neutered and vaccinated by Dr. Alex Alvarado, DVM of the Country Veterinary Clinic, 2750 N. Stiles Rd.
During the past 13 years, volunteers for the Community Cats TNR program have been working with caregivers to trap, neuter, return (TNR) homeless cats throughout Mason County. Based upon calculations by the University of Washington Math Department, females TNRd so far by Community Cats TNR could have produced approximately 371,000 unwanted kittens in just seven years.
According to a press release from Community Cats TNR, the process is considered the only method proven to be humane and effective at controlling feral cat population growth. Volunteers focus on keeping the cats as stress-free as possible by monitoring the traps at all times and covering the trap when it closes to immediately calm the cat.
Community Cats TNR focuses on homeless cats that need to be trapped for safe handling and transport to the veterinary clinic. People who have pets or are caring for friendly strays are encouraged to arrange for surgery with their own veterinarian and to contact Fixing Furry Friends Facebook page to complete an application for a spay/neuter certificate to pay for a portion of the cost.
Caregivers in Mason County who are feeding homeless cats that cannot safely be handled are encouraged to call 231-845-7888 for more information on getting the colony spayed and neutered and vaccinated.
Donations for spay/neuter, vaccinations, or food for homeless cats may be made by check to Community Cats TNR, PO Box 384, Ludington, MI 49431 or by credit card by going to www.nfggive.org/donation/46-3759577 to complete the Network for Good form.
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