Change Lives: Spaying & Neutering Cats Works!

Friends,

These days, it seems there really isn’t a “kitten season” as there used to be in the spring months.  Sadly, there are new litters born monthly in every season now.  We know the importance of having our pets spayed or neutered, but it’s even more critical for community cats, who have no network of support and care.

That’s why we are so grateful to continue our support for the ongoing spay and neuter program in central North Carolina that focuses on these cats who so badly need our help.  Our goal for this year is 1,000 cats treated, which will reduce the number of kittens by the thousands (literally).  Many community cat colonies can be found in the more rural parts of our state where our program is active.  We will continue to work with our TNR partners to locate them and to get as many cats spayed or neutered as possible and to treat any injuries or conditions the cats arrive with.  We are committed to the cats’ immediate relief from pain and suffering as well as in their future relief.

Your part in this important work cannot be underestimated!  You, along with our TNR volunteers, our vet and all those who directly care for the cats, make this successful effort keep working.  With more than 19,000 cats spayed or neutered in the last decade, this partnership continues to save lives. We thank you so very much!

Samantha

Dear Friends,
 
I’m very happy to let you know that we made our 2025 goal of helping to spay or neuter 1,000 community cats in rural central North Carolina!   While this important work is ongoing, every goal or milestone we reach means that female cats will not have to endure multiple litters every year, the health of both male and female cats is improved, and thousands of kittens will be spared the hard, dangerous life of a community cat.  
 
There’s more good news!  In addition to our targeted central North Carolina counties, our program now includes community cats from the Fayetteville area, who are humanely trapped by local TNR volunteers, spayed or neutered and treated for any injuries or illness, and then returned to their colonies.  
 
Not only that, we were able to pull quite a few kittens from the patients who are not feral and can be adopted out.  They will now have loving families who will give them a safe and healthy future.  You can meet two of these kittens in the attached photos.  
 
You got us here!  Your generosity and care for cats who have no one to advocate for them is the reason they will have a better future.  We can’t thank you enough!  
 
As 2026 begins, our efforts continues.  We are currently working with local TNR groups to help a colony of 60 community cats living in a trailer park.  Our partners work tirelessly to help them and make multiple trips over several weeks to accomplish treating the entire colony.  We are so grateful for their compassion and dedication, and that of our veterinarian who works long hours to help the cats.
 
You are part of this amazing team of people who change lives every day.  Thank you for caring about the cats!
 
Samantha