For Pets

09/10/2025

It was Phil’s special day to get new parents and a brother! We got a report this morning that they are doing well together and he will be spoiled rotten!
Keep us updated Phil!

09/09/2025

In Mankato today, the beautiful Fall weather provided a perfect setting for For Pets and our community to host the MNSNAP Clinic. The mobile bus of the clinic enabled the spaying and neutering of many community animals. We at For Pets are aware of the significance of having MNSNAP visit us monthly through October to cater to our low-cost sterilization needs. We appreciate the efforts of the professional staff and volunteers of MNSNAP, as well as our local Bomgarrs, in making the event a success. The success of such events relies on the collaborative efforts of caring individuals. The primary focus is on providing spay and neuter services to community animals in need.

09/08/2025

Strategy and time…..but we like to get them all!

🐾 TNR Spotlight – Part 1: First Contact & Colony Survey 🐾
Every successful TNR project starts with a “T”… and it may not be the one you think! This “T” stands for Targeted TNR.

While fixing any cat makes a difference, area-targeted TNR is the most efficient way to stop the cycle. It means finding the cats, connecting with caregivers, and organizing the spay/neuter of every cat in the area — before a single trap is set.

Here’s how we begin:
✅ Start with Our Contact Form – If you or someone you know is feeding unfixed cats, please fill out our Spay/Neuter Assistance Request Form: https://forms.gle/gUGrBkrzGR8FYgm78
This is our first point of contact in any new target area and helps us track cats, caregivers, and needs.
✅ Survey the Area – Look for food bowls, makeshift shelters, or well-traveled cat paths. This helps identify where cats are living and feeding.
✅ Identify Caregivers/Feeders – Cats don’t survive without a food source. We go door to door, ask neighbors, and listen. Caregivers are the key to consistent feeding routines that make trapping possible.
✅ Build Relationships – Introduce yourself kindly and explain TNR. Share how fixing cats prevents suffering, stops endless litters, and creates healthier and happier neighborhoods.
✅ Count & Record Cats – Estimate numbers, note ages/sexes if possible, and check for ear tips (already fixed cats). Photos help with later identification.
✅ Plan Together – Work with feeders to set up a schedule for pre-feeding and trapping. Their cooperation is absolutely critical to success.

⚠️ Why This Matters: Without Targeted TNR groundwork, traps may sit empty or only catch part of the unfixed cats in an area, which quickly repopulate, using up volunteer and veterinary resources. Careful contact, surveying, and cooperation ensure every cat gets counted and cared for in the most efficient way.

🐾 Next Step: Part 2: Scheduling Veterinary Appointments 🐾
👉 Stay tuned!

09/08/2025

Please spread the word so we can reunite this found cat with its family! FOUND on September 7, 2025 in Mankato, MN 56001 near S Victory Drive, along roadway

Description: White cat with gray accents and blue eyes, right back leg internal injury

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/72009706

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpf

⚠️ WARNING: Please be cautious of users offering ‘pet tracking services’ in comments. We recommend only working with local shelters and verified organizations. Never send money to unknown services.

09/06/2025

09/06/2025

For those of you who still have a hard time telling the difference… here’s a little side-by-side visual of a male vs female cat from behind!