For people helping feral and stray cats, or taking a feral in as a pet -- care of cat colonies, how to do TNR (trap-neuter-return), taming.
List touchable cats as FOUND! at official animal control!
On this list we can help each other -- for first-timers to rescue goddesses. We are friendly, all your questions and knowledge are welcome.
When you join, read our LINKS and FILES sections first (to the left), for much HOW TO info. You can also search the message archives below.
Quick links:
TNR -- www.alleycat.org
Taming -- www.icraeastbay.org/ICRAKittenSocializing.pdf
Neonatal kitten care -- http://kittenrescue.org/meow/handbook.htm
To find lost shy cats -- www.catsinthebag.org/
To read PDF files, free software at
www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
New members are initially moderated.
A Note About Crossposts and Forwards
This is not a placement list.
Our group has many folks doing lots of rescue. Please do not include this group when crossposting messages like "help", "cat needs home". Please instead refer them to this list for firsthand advice.
Emergency?
If you have an emergency, please use your local resources, and contact your local police department if needed.
Contact Info
Use this address for problems with the list, not for feral cat inquiries.
All List Moderators: Gesine, Linda, Toni, Katie, Harriet, & Susan
Spay and neuter your pets!
"When dealing with ferals you gotta relegate the
YOU part of the equation to the back of the bus"-- Kestrel
"I never give them hell. I just tell the truth and they think it's hell." - H.S.Truman