Northstate Cat Coalition

04/26/2025

The Lake California Spay/Neuter Mission has started!

Yesterday we took two cats to Haven Humane’s Feral Fiesta, and two later to a vet we work with. All 4 cats were fixed, and 2 needed antibiotics as well. They were then later released back to their “home” colony at Lake California. Our goal is to fix all of the cats out there so that they stop having babies. This will stabilize the colony.

Total cost for yesterday was $375. If you could donate to help us offset this cost, we would greatly appreciate it.

https://linktr.ee/northstatecatcoalition

04/16/2025

We are pleased to introduce our newest adventure, "Mission Lake California."

This mission will span several months and necessitate a substantial number of volunteers to facilitate the trapping and transport of a large number of cats for spay and neuter procedures.

You may have seen the news story about Regina and Kathy (posted in comments), who reside in Lake California and are seeking assistance due to being overwhelmed with feral cats.

Although Lake California is outside our typical service area, this presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with two exceptional women who have been tirelessly working to spay these cats and prevent additional unwanted kittens from being born by being proactive.

They have been met with a lack of support from local rescues, with some officials suggesting that the cats be shot. However, Regina and Kathy are well-versed in the effectiveness of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) methods.

We are seeking volunteers to participate in various aspects of this mission, including trapping, transport, and facilitating the transfer of friendly cats and kittens to shelters and rescues.

Our specific needs include:
- Volunteers for transport between Redding and Lake California
- Traps and carriers, either donated or loaned
- Funding for gas
- and sponsorships for spay and neuter

If you are interested in helping you can share this post, make a donation or volunteer with us. Together we can make a difference.

https://linktr.ee/northstatecatcoalition

04/15/2025

Looking for low-cost spay and neuter? SNAP Spay, Neuter, and Protect’s vouchers for Shingletown Vet is a great option, as Haven’s waitlist is over a year long.

Below are the number of spays/neuters that have been done using the low cost vouchers for the 1st quarter of 2025.

Also listed is SNAP’s share of cost for the vouchers.

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We couldn’t do this without your support.

04/11/2025

Cats are curious and known to nibble, and if they nibble these plants, they could end up with vomiting, diarrhea—or even worse. 🙀

If you want to play it safe, keep these flowers outside in the flower bed or put them far out of your cats’ reach!

04/08/2025

Is there a feral or stray cat in your neighborhood that you love? If so, post a picture and tell us about them!

Today is World Stray Animals Day — a day to raise awareness about the millions of stray animals around the world and the importance of compassion, care, and action. 🌍

We thought it would be the perfect time to shed light on the difference between stray and feral cats — terms that often get used interchangeably but mean very different things when it comes to rescue and care.

🐾 Stray cats are typically former pets who are lost or abandoned. They’re often friendly or open to human interaction, and with time and care, they can usually be re-socialized and adopted into homes. If you come across a stray cat, the best way to help is to check for a microchip, ask around the neighborhood, post to lost pet pages, and contact your local rescue.

🐾 Feral cats are wild-born or long-term outdoor cats who are not socialized to humans. They thrive best in their outdoor environments and aren’t suited for life inside. The most impactful way to help feral cats is through TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) — making sure they’re fixed, vaccinated, and returned to their territory, where they can live safely without contributing to overpopulation.

Stray or feral — every cat deserves compassion. ❤

04/06/2025

Please read on-
This is real and can happen to your unsexed female cat.
Please spay to prevent unwanted, litters and potentially save your cats life.

03/31/2025

This may not be for cats, but since so many cat lovers are dog lovers too, we wanted to make sure you saw this great program at City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter.

The City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter has launched a new program to help residents save money on spaying and neutering their dogs.

03/31/2025

This is a tragedy. Chris cared deeply for so many marginal cats. He did indeed die a hero. 

03/29/2025

Cheddar, the former Forest Castaway, is back from his checkup, vaccines and neuter at the vet, and is recovering nicely. He was a very good boy.

Thank you to all of you who donated to help pay for his vet care. We appreciate you!

03/27/2025

This is great news! Have you watched Flow?

*"Flow," the Academy Award-winning animated film, has played a heartwarming role in increasing black cat adoptions. These beautiful felines have long faced discrimination and abandonment due to superstition, but now, more of them are finding the loving homes they deserve!

Historically, black cats have had lower adoption rates than cats of other colours, often due to:

Superstition – Some cultures associate black cats with bad luck or misfortune.

Visibility – Their dark coats make them harder to photograph, reducing their appeal in online adoption listings.

Bias – Many people are drawn to cats with brighter or more striking coat patterns.

Thanks to the magic of Flow, more people are opening their hearts and homes to black cats. Since the film’s release, adoption rates have surged—a step toward a future where every cat, regardless of colour, finds a family to love them.

✨ Faye Rogers Animal Communicator ✨

03/25/2025

🎉 We got him!
Thanks to our amazing volunteer Patti, this sweet orange kitty has successfully been trapped and removed from a forest North of Redding.

Often cats are so terrified after being dumped that they hide, and won’t go near traps. Thank goodness this boy, who we are calling Cheddar 🧀, was able to be trapped quickly, because he has a large abscess behind his ear, and what appears to be a bite wound.

He is a sweetheart who is so happy to be safe and out of the dangerous forest. Despite the pain he must be in he is cuddly and purring loudly (videos of this cutie in comments).

He is currently on antibiotics and is going to the vet. We hate to ask for donations so soon after Dot, but this is unfortunately the work of rescue - it never stops!

If you are able to donate to Cheddar’s veterinary expenses, we would be so grateful. You can donate though the options here: https://linktr.ee/northstatecatcoalition

03/23/2025

A few weeks ago we put up Reward flyers in the neighborhood where Dot was shot with a small crossbow and killed. But obviously because of the rain they were ruined. So we were out again yesterday putting up flyers. If you live in the area of Lake Boulevard and Oasis Road and want a flyer to put up, please message us. Thanks to your generosity, the reward is now $1600.

We have received a few tips about known cat killers, but unfortunately they were not close enough in the area to be likely to be Dot’s killer. Statistically the person who did this lives close to the colony, which is why we are putting flyers up.

Dot was also brought home yesterday. 💔 We had him cremated and gave him back to the colony caretaker who loved him. Run free little Dot 🌈 🕊️, we will carry on our mission of Trap-Neuter-Return, and loving ferals, in your name. And we will never stop searching for your killer.

03/20/2025

We see this dozens of times each kitten season. Please spread the word, don’t be a kit-napper!

Kittens of all shapes and sizes have begun to arrive at Solano County Animal Care, and that means that kitten season is upon us! What’s that? Each spring and summer, kittens inundate shelters across the community because warm weather encourages feline reproduction. We call this kitten season­– a very busy time for the staff and fosters here at SCAC.
Keeping ahead of kitten season is truly a community effort. We often receive questions regarding how to help. The answer starts with you: DON’T BE A KIT-NAPPER! When we find a litter of kittens, our good-hearted instincts tell us to take them to our local shelter. Unfortunately, we may be doing more harm than good to these kittens by removing them from their nesting place.
The best thing we could possibly do for these kittens is to leave them alone. Momma cat knows what is best for her babies. Because of this, it’s critical that they stay with her. Often she is out hunting and will return to check on and care for all of her babies. We suggest giving her at least eight hours to return before stepping in. In the meantime, you can watch for her from a safe distance, but please don’t hover over her babies. If she sees you, she may be scared and not return.
Kittens should stay with their mothers until they are at least eight weeks old when they are able to get spayed/neutered and find their forever homes!

03/18/2025

Patrick isn’t the only saint honored on this day: Huzzah for Gertrude, protector of cats and gardeners!

03/11/2025

Thank you KRCR News Channel 7 for doing a follow up to their story about Dot, and the reward now at $1575.

Leaders with the Northstate Cat Coalition hope the person who carried out the attack can be found and held responsible.

03/11/2025

03/09/2025

UPDATE: We are now at $1550!

Thanks to the support of our NCC Cat Village, and the local community who has seen Dot's story on the news, the REWARD for Dot's killer is now up to $1330!

Please share far and wide so that we can find Dot's killer.

Dot was shot and killed with a small crossbow arrow, the week of February 24th 2025, around Oasis Rd & Lake Blvd in Redding, CA. The REWARD is for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible. If you or anyone you know has information, please email us at [email protected]. If you want to remain anonymous, please state so in the email and we will not share your information.