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Cat Around Town Project

C.A.T. is a rescue group promoting a cooperative effort to reduce the free roaming cat population in our community through adoption,education and TNR. TNR works.
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Community cats are members of the domestic cat species that are not socialized to people and virtually unadoptable. They typically live in groups called colonies where they form strong social bonds within their community. Community cats make their homes where they find shelter and food. Because community cats are not socialized or adoptable, they do not belong in animal pounds or shelters. Instead

, they should be spayed/neutered, vaccinated and returned to their neighborhood home. TNR, or trap-neuter-release is the humane practice of trapping community cats who cannot be domesticated and brought inside as pets, spaying or neutering them and returning them to their original colony. A female cat can get pregnant when she is less than half a year old and will continue having litters of kittens until she is fixed. While having the cats gone might seem most convenient for everyone, it is a shortsighted and unrealistic solution for several reasons. When cats are removed from any location, whether they are relocated or eradicated, new cats soon move in to take over the vacated area and available food source (garbage, rodents, insects, etc.). In just a few months two intact cats can repopulate the area. New cats that move in to fill the void are likely to introduce disease and worsen nuisance behaviors. TNR of these cats has been proven to be humane, economical, and socially acceptable. A stabilized cat colony on the property site will deter other new cats from moving into the area. Still, newcomers may appear and do so usually, in increments of one or two at a time. These newcomers should be trapped immediately and vetted, as they are typically hungry and may be oblivious to consequence of the trap. Various measures can be taken to ensure that the cats do not create a nuisance on a given property. Sterilization alone eliminates most nuisance behaviors such as territorial fighting, and marking. Unobtrusive feeding stations can be devised so as to not inconvenience anyone by being an eyesore of sorts. No more kittens, cats’ lives and health are improved, and the population stabilizes and declines overtime. The behaviors and stresses associated with mating such as yowling and fighting stop. Rather than attempting the impossible task of saving thousands of unwanted cats each year, Cat Around Town focuses on the root of the problem – more kittens are born each year than there will ever be homes for. We believe that by spaying and neutering as many community cats as possible, we are proactively controlling overpopulation at its source. All kittens and any cats that are adoptable are removed from the colonies and adopted to suitable homes. One day, when the supply meets the demand, there will be a home waiting for every kitten in our community. Community cats are trapped, each cat passes through a complete workup with medical care, including examination, surgery, vaccinations, treatment for fleas and parasites, and ear tipping for identification as a graduate of the program. Cat Around Town needs volunteers to work with the hundreds of community, abandoned, or lost cats roaming the roads, streets and vacant lands of Kershaw County. Cat Around Town uses a trap-neuter-release program to try and help control the feline population. Volunteers can assist in a variety of ways, working with educating the public, colony caretakers, trapping cats, working at our adoption events, become a foster, food donations, or on fund raising committees. Anyone interested in volunteering please message us or contact us by email: [email protected]

11/18/2024

EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. IN. RESCUE:

I just found this cat. It’s been laying there for 3 days… I’ve walked past it at least 3 times. But, sorry, I just can’t help. The vet is too far, the shelter is a whole 20 minutes away, and honestly, I’ve got work, kids, and, you know, basic hygiene to worry about.
Maybe you can go? I know how much you love cats, so perhaps you can help? Because I definitely can’t take it home—I already have 2 cats and ZERO extra space. (Sorry, we don’t have a spare bathroom for that, either.)
Also, I’m allergic, though I’ve never had an allergy test. I just sneeze when I even look at a cat. And money? Nope. But hey, at least my nails are on point! 💅
But really, I want to help this cat… I just want to do absolutely nothing while helping it. 😅

11/14/2024

Hello, pawsome peeps! I'm Baby K, the guy with a heart full of love. When we first meet, I might be a little bashful, but just wait until you pick me up—I’ll tuck my tiny head under your neck and purr like there's no tomorrow. I’m a playful kitty who loves a good romp and gets along famously with other cats. If you're searching for a sweet snuggle bug who knows how to play and love in equal measure, look no further. Baby K is ready to find his purrfect home with you!

To meet Baby K or one of his many many furiends, submit an application and our Adoption Coordinator will be in touch. If you don’t have a specific kitty in mind, feel free to mark Undecided in the spot for the feline’s name.

https://cataroundtownproject.org/adoption-application/

https://cataroundtownproject.org/adoption-process/

11/13/2024

Remember the kittens born in a trap to a very young mom that no one knew was pregnant? She didn’t have colostrum or milk, leaving her babies without the early nutrients they needed. All the kittens are a bit behind, which is understandable given the hurdles they’ve faced. But little Skedaddle—best known for his strong opinions on photos—is facing the toughest battle.

Skedaddle is about half a pound smaller than his siblings and is struggling to gain weight. He’s been dealing with diarrhea and seems to be battling some vitamin deficiencies, leading to fur loss. Overall, he’s just a bit on the puny side. We’re giving him B12 injections, Nutri-Cal, supplements, and all the supportive care we can.

Please keep this little fighter in your thoughts. Our snuggly shoulder boy needs a miracle right now, and every prayer, positive vibe, and bit of love could make all the difference. 💙

Donation links
Venmo:
Cash App: $cataroundtownproject
PayPal: PayPal.me/cataroundtown

Mail
PO Box 1501
Camden, SC 29021

11/12/2024

Remember the boy who was roughing it in the junk yard, declawed and microchipped whose “parents” decided they didn’t want him back? Well Yacht, now Poe is LIVING it up in his furrever home! Gone are the scabs, hair loss and struggling to survive. Today his biggest challenges are which lap to adorn and what toy would he like to hunt! Poe’s Mom and Dad say he is the Purrfect fit for their family and we couldn’t be happier with his very Happily Ever After 😻

11/08/2024

‼️Missing Kitty‼️
Jumble ~ DSH Gray Tabby
Male, neutered
Left ear tip, Microchipped
Last seen: Tuesday evening 11/5/2024
Location; Fort Jackson, on post, ~ Columbia, SC
If seen or found, please contact Alexa
(253) 439-7301

11/05/2024

It’s that time of year, we are starting to take orders for our custom Christmas or really anytime ornaments…that’s right, a purrsonalized ornament! For only $10, you can choose the ornament of your choice and we will put your kitty’s face on it! All that’s required is an emailed picture! Your purrsonal keepsake can then be picked up either from one of our events or mailed to you (shipping fees will apply). Don’t have a cat, don’t worry, we don’t dogscriminate 😂 you can purrsonalize your ornament with any furred, feathered, scaled 4 legged, 2 legged or no legged furend! How do you order? Simply pay $10 in cash, check, Venmo or cashapp (notate Ornament) and we will provide you with the email to submit your pictures. Easy peasy!

Venmo:
Cash App: $cataroundtownproject

11/04/2024

Get ready to purr-spire with us at Cats and Cardio! Join us for a paws-itively fun workout while supporting our adorable rescue cats. It’s a purr-fect way to get your heart rate up and give these kitties the love they deserve!

📅 Date: November 9th
⏰ Time: 12-2 pm

Bring your best energy, meet some adoptable fur-babies, and let’s get those tails and tails wagging!

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10/23/2024

Penne for your thoughts. Holy Cannelloni! Can you pasta sauce, please? Well, yes, yes we can! These are so punny, we are ravioling on the floor. Ok, ok, this is pastably the worst puns we have written but we are excited for Thursday! It’s our 5th annual 🍝Spayghetti and No Balls 🍝 dinner! This will be a drive-thru event for pick up only!

Now for the good stuff:
🕠 When: TOMORROW Thursday, October 24 from 5-7:30pm.
🗺️ Where: Kershaw County Parks and Rec Center Armory, 1042 W DeKalb St. Camden, SC 29020

Dinners are pickup only and include Spaghetti, corn, salad, bread and dessert by none other than the delectable More Than Salad by Lakeia Hollis.

All proceeds go toward TNR efforts in our community. Your stomach and the furgotten felines will both thank you.

10/22/2024

“Imagine being lost for years and finally being trapped for TNR. You showcase your friendly side, prompting us to check for a microchip. Imagine how thrilled we were to find one! Your saviors then get in touch with your parents to share the wonderful news that you’d be reunited, only to be met with the heartbreak of them calling back to change their minds… that’s exactly what happened to sweet Yacht, who incidentally is also front paw declawed. This resilient boy came to us with scabs and hair loss from roughing it in a junkyard for several years, and who knows what he’s seen or how exactly he’s survived.

How is he these days? Well, the scabs are gone, his fur is almost fully recovered, and through it all, he’s never lost his sweet spark! So if you’re looking for a laid-back, purrfectly polite first mate to join your crew, he’s ready to set sail into a forever home with you! 🚢💙”

10/20/2024

Sunday Funny…

10/17/2024

Hey Disney Fans! Scentsy has everything you need. From Coco to Maleficent to Pumpkin Mickey! Get your Disney fall decor and help cats too!
https://jademm.scentsy.us

10/10/2024

Love Cats? Love Brunch? To all my kitty and food lovers, have we got a treat for you…Meowl at the Hoot! You heard that right. We are headed to the Hoot Join us Sunday, October 13th from 12pm to 2pm at The Hoot, 2910 Rosewood Dr. Ste 1 Columbia, SC. There are no reservations needed for this outdoor family friendly event though we do ask that you tip your cat! As always, all donations go directly to the kitties! We will also have some CAT swag! So get your petting hands ready and come on out to fall in love with our purrballs, you don’t wanna miss it!

10/08/2024

It’s a Scentsy Purrtay! All month long, when you shop our Cat Around Town Scentsy party at jademm.scentsy.us, we get a portion, so you get a sweet smelling house while helping cats, talk about a WIN WIN!

10/03/2024

If you haven’t heard yet, we are doing our 5th annual Spayghetti and No Balls furraiser for TNR, Thursday, October 24 at Kershaw County Parks and Rec Center Armory, 1042 W DeKalb St. Camden, SC 29020, from 5-7:30pm. Dinners are pickup only and include Spaghetti, corn, salad, bread and dessert by none other than the delectable More Than Salad by Lakeia Hollis. Tickets are $15 a piece and can be purchased in advance. Pre-order is recommended and can be done by messaging Cat Around Town Project on Facebook or sending payment with Spayghetti in the notes section via Venmo, Cash App, PayPal. All proceeds go toward TNR efforts in our community. https://cataroundtownproject.org/what-is-tnr-and-how-does-it-work/ As many of you know first hand just how important TNR is, we ask you to please purchase, sell and promote this event to all your friends, family and coworkers! Your stomach and the furgotten felines will both thank you. Please let me know if you have any questions or are ready to order tickets! We are excited to raise some much kneaded funds for the kitties!

10/02/2024

It’s Kitty Cafe weekend! Join us this Sunday for a Purrfect Day of snuggles!

09/28/2024

While most of the county spent the day in the dark 🌀, the littlest fosters spent it seeing the light… 👀

09/25/2024

Paw-some News Alert! 📰 Our rescue was recently featured in a local news article highlighting the incredible work we do to save and find homes for cats in need. 🐾 We’re feline so proud of our dedicated team and grateful for the support from our amazing community. This story touches on how we’re pawsitively changing lives, one whisker at a time! Every share, foster, adoption, and donation makes a huge difference. Check out the article below to learn more about how we're making a pawsitive impact! ❤️

https://carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/midlands-cat-rescue-organization-promotes-adoption-protecting-colonies/

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P. O. Box 1501
Camden, SC
29021

Website

http://cataroundtownproject.org/

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Love Cats? Love Brunch? To all my kitty and food lovers, have we got a treat for you…Meowl at the Hoot! You heard that right. We are headed to the Hoot #yespurrlease Join us Sunday, October 13th from 12pm to 2pm at The Hoot, 2910 Rosewood Dr. Ste 1 Columbia, SC. There are no reservations needed for this outdoor family friendly event though we do ask that you tip your cat! #itshiptobetipped #seewhatididthere As always, all donations go directly to the kitties! We will also have some CAT swag! So get your petting hands ready and come on out to fall in love with our purrballs, you don’t wanna miss it! #meowlatthehoot #catsandbrunch #whatcouldbebetter #kittieskittieskitties #CatAroundTown

When you have VERY strong opinions on having your picture taken #nopaparazzi #iwillnotsmile #oropenmyeyes #practicingfortheyearbook #cataroundtown *stay tuned to see the whole class*

When you have VERY strong opinions on having your picture taken #nopaparazzi #iwillnotsmile #oropenmyeyes #practicingfortheyearbook #cataroundtown

Lots of purrballs excited for Kitty Cafe tomorrow! Join us tomorrow, September 1st from 10am to 1pm at The Hideout @ WECO, 118 State St, West Columbia, SC. No reservation needed, though a $5 donation will be required for entry (feel free to increase your donation and don’t forget to tip your cat.) As always, all donations go directly to the kitties! We will also have some CAT swag! So get your petting hands ready and come on out to fall in love with our purrballs, you don’t wanna miss it! #popupkittycafe #catsandcoffee #getCATeinated #whatcouldbebetter #kittieskittieskitties #aprilshowersbringmaymeowlers #CatAroundTown

Etch-A-Sketch had a negative reaction to anesthesia during his neuter procedure and is currently hospitalized. Radiographs show a heart-shaped heart (ironically located in the abdomen) and fluid in his lungs. His CBC lab work showed no signs of infection, leading the doctor to believe he may have a congenital condition that the anesthesia likely exacerbated. The current recommendation is for him to see a cardiologist to determine the cause of his heart failure. With kittens, sometimes an episode like this can resolve on its own and never happen again, or he might need additional intervention. Either way, the vet believes his condition is treatable. We’re unable to get him in to see a cardiologist before Monday, so we’re hoping he can stabilize enough to come home on our oxygen concentrator. Please pray that he stabilizes, that we can resolve the fluid in his lungs, and that he makes a full recovery! #fivedollarfriday #prayerswelcomed #donationsappreciated #etchasketch #cataroundtown Donation links Venmo: @cataroundtownproject Cash App: $cataroundtownproject PayPal: PayPal.me/cataroundtown Mail PO Box 1501 Camden, SC 29021

As you know, we love doing our Pop Up Kitty Cafe and are always looking to purrsue other avenues! We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas of where would you like us to pop up next? Drop a suggestion in the comments or PM us, we’d love to hear from you! #CatAroundTowninbox #popupevents #wegotthecats #CatAroundTown

Love Cats? Love Coffee? Have we got a treat for you…Pop-Up Kitty Cafe! You heard that right. Coffee and Kittens #yespurrlease If you have been following us lately you know we have been flooded with kittens, so since our cup overfloweth, we thought we’d share the purrks! Join us this Sunday, August 4th from 10am to 1pm at The Hideout @ WECO, 118 State St, West Columbia, SC. No reservation needed, though a $5 donation will be required for entry (feel free to increase your donation and don’t forget to tip your cat.) As always, all donations go directly to the kitties! We will also have some CAT swag! So get your petting hands ready and come on out to fall in love with our purrballs. We have lots of mew kittens making their debut, you don’t wanna miss it! #popupkittycafe #catsandcoffee #getCATeinated #whatcouldbebetter #kittieskittieskitties #moveoverchristmasinjulywehavecatcafeinaugust #CatAroundTown

Pick Me! Pick Me! Adoption specials are available through July 28! Don’t miss out! Visit https://cataroundtownproject.org today! #PickMeSC #PickMeSC2024 #NoKillSouthCarolina #NoKillSC #NKSC2024 #AnimalShelterSC #PetcoLove #CatsofInstagram #Adoption #Shelternearme #cataroundtown

Day 2 and feline fine at our indoor yard sale ~ come find a treasure! 1034 W Dekalb St, Camden SC from 7am ~ 3pm

CAT Yard Sale!

Today is all about the kitties! #ThatsReallyEveryDay Today is National Kitten Day confirmed by the Google, the random holiday added to my phone and our very own Glider. So get your posting fingers ready and #ShowUsYourKitties, in the comments below. #NationalKittenDay #ItsAllAboutGliderSoSheThinks #KittensRule #CATAroundTown