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Overview/ Essential Information
Articles and Studies
"Trap, Neuter and Return of Feral Cats: A Texas Example," by Margaret R. Slater, DVM [PDF]
"Feral Cats: An Overview," by Margaret R. Slater, DVM and Stephanie Shain; The State of the Animals III; 2003 [PDF]
"Cat Caretakers Meet in the Middle," by Nancy Peterson
"Implementation of a feral cat management program on a university campus," by Kathy Hughes and Margaret Slater, DVM; Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science [PDF]
"Caring for Feral Cats In The Clinic," by Nancy Peterson; Veterinary Technician Magazine; Aug. 2006 [PDF]
"Help for Homeless Cats—If an unknown cat suddenly appears, how can you tell if this cat is feral or lost? Our experts share ways to keep cats from becoming homeless," by Nancy Peterson; Catnip Newsletter; May 2006 [PDF]
"The effects of implementing a feral cat spay/neuter program in a Florida county animal control service," by Kathy Hughes and Margaret Slater, DVM; Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science [PDF]
"A Rosie Outlook on Life," by Nancy Peterson, Affluent Magazine, Nov. 2007.
"Maffets Care for Feral Cats Through Trap-Neuter-Return Program," by Nancy Peterson, March 2008.
Feral Cat Disaster Planning presentation by Laura Bevan
"Middle School 'Animal Heroes' Help Feral Cats in Nevada Town," Oct. 14, 2008
Tips for Writing a Letter to the Editor About Feral Cats [PDF]
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Online Courses and Webinars
"Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony," by Bryan Kortis; presented by Humane Society University
Complete List of Humane Society University Online Courses
Complete List of Petsmart Charities Online Webinars
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Books, Brochures, CD/DVDs, Kits
"Community Approaches to Feral Cats," by Margaret R. Slater; Humane Society Press
"Implementing a Community TNR Program," by Bryan Kortis; published by The HSUS
Visit our Animal Sheltering website for more books and DVDs.
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On-Site Workshops and Conferences
Complete List of On-site Workshops Presented by Humane Society University
The HSUS's Animal Care Expo
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Grants
List of Foundations That Provide Grants to Animal Welfare Organizations; AnimalSheltering.org
Collection of Grant Articles for Animal Organizations; AnimalSheltering.org
PETCO Foundation—The PETCO Foundation encourages Applications for Support from any 501(c)(3) organization that shares its mission and fulfills one or more of the Four Rs: Reduce, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rejoice. Organizations should be local and be able to enlist the support of their local PETCO store.
PetSmart Charities—PetSmart Charities' grants typically are awarded for programs that reduce the homeless population of animals through methods other than euthanasia.
Summerlee Foundation
Contact your local animal care and control agencies, humane societies and veterinary colleges to see if they work with feral cat caretakers or can direct you to additional resources.
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Fundraising
"Fund-raising for Animal Care Organizations," by Julie Miller Dowling; Humane Society Press
Collection of Fundraising Articles for Animal Organizations; AnimalSheltering.org
Shelter Fundraising—A moderated group for those involved with companion animal welfare organizations to share fundraising ideas.
Fundrasing4Pets—A moderated group for those involved with companion animal welfare organizations to share fundraising ideas.
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TNR Ordinances
Chicago, IL
Cook County, IL
Bloomfield, IN
Hamilton County, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Baltimore, MD
Omaha, NE
Stone Harbor, NJ
Tabernacle, NJ
Clark County, NV
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Animal Control Ordinances that Exempt Feral Cats
Animal Control Act (IL): Sec. 35. Liability exemption
Glendale, Calif.: 6.04.130 Keeping of animals exemption, 6.04.140 Leaving food outside exemption, 6.04.190 Stray animals declared a nuisance exemption
Salt Lake County, Utah: 8.01.040 Animal at Large Exemption
Santa Cruz County, Calif.: 6.10.040 Registered Colony Exemption
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Build a Shelter
Indy Feral: Outdoor Cat Shelters
Allie Cat Allies: Build an Inexpensive Feral Cat Shelter
Urban Cat League: Feral Cat Shelters
Shelby Pets: How You Can Shelter a Feral Cat This Winter
Winnipeg Humane Society: Red's R10 Insulation Cat Shelter
Feral Villa
Directions and Wood/Cuts for a Lightweight Wood Cat Shelter
Instructions for building a weather-proof, snug and inexpensive feral cat shelter
Cat Rescue, Adoption & Foster Team's shelter
Handouts, Posters, Flyers, and More
Good Citizenship: Helping Homeless Cats (English or Spanish)
Feral Cat Flyer: "I Am Not A Crazy Cat Lady" Download this pdf file and add your contact information in the white space at the bottom to spread the word to help feral cats in your community.
Updated Sept. 3 2009
