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Located in Bucks County, PA. Donate: https://givebutter.com/YHEISC Box 315, Yardley, PA 19067

Stray Cat Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to humanely controlling the community cat population and improving the lives of community cats through TNR (trap/neuter/return). Ways to donate:
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👉via mail: to Stray Cat Project, P.O.

24/11/2024

🚫🥛 Resist the urge to offer cats milk!

Despite what cartoons and movies might suggest, milk isn’t a treat for most cats—it can actually cause digestive issues. 🐾 Many cats are lactose intolerant, meaning their digestive systems can’t properly break down dairy, which can lead to diarrhea and discomfort.

If you want to treat your feline friend, try something cat-friendly like:
🐱 A small piece of cooked chicken or fish
🐱 Store-bought cat treats

Remember, fresh water is all your cat truly needs to stay hydrated! 💧 Let’s keep our kitties happy and healthy by sticking to what’s best for them.

Many thanks to Cat Behavior Associates for this information and graphic.

23/11/2024

Forever one of our favorite paintings: "Caretaker Christmas" by Charles Keenan. ❤🐈 We dedicate it to all the feeders and colony caretakers who are out there in all kinds of weather, regardless of the season. ❤️

This painting has consistently also been a favorite of our followers, as we can all relate to it so well! Last year, we looked for more information about the artist to find that he's local to us, living in Philadelphia, caring for community cats and volunteering at our city's high-intake shelter. On his website, Charles writes: "I have been concerned and involved with helping the stray cats in my driveway since my Dad helped me as a boy. More than 5 years ago I became involved with our city's Community Cat program and TNR, which is the Trapping, Neutering & Returning of feral cats to their location under a Caretaker. I have volunteered one day/week at our city's Animal Shelter for years to help the program control the cat population in our city. There are many cities in the USA (and around the globe) that also support TNR and I hope that you learn more about it if you are not already familiar." Clearly, Charles is one of us! 😻

This painting is now available as a print, as a poster and as notecards. Visit Mr. Kennan's website at https://loom.ly/3jvEkWM to find this and his other works.

22/11/2024

We LOVE this time of year! 🍁🍂Know why? Theoretically, as the amount of daylight decreases, fewer kittens will be conceived. Although kitten season is NEVER over, for a few months, we hope to get a break from an overwhelming number of litters of kittens needing rescue and forever homes.

Female cats are “seasonally polyestrous," meaning they have multiple estrus cycles ("heat" cycles) during the breeding season. As the amount of daylight begins to increase with the winter solstice (12/21), the reproductive cycle of intact females kicks into gear, and most will go into heat by late January. A female cat will continue to go into heat every 1 to 2 weeks until she gets pregnant, up until the amount of daylight decreases (October). The feline gestation period is about 63 days, which is why we typically see the first kittens of the season arriving in late March. (Remember that a kitten becomes sexually mature at 4 months of age!)

If your climate allows, NOW is the ideal time to spay and neuter feral and stray cats to get ahead of kitten season and end the breeding cycle before it starts. If you are in a cold climate and spaying is not advised because of potential harm to the females, you can start working on the males. (It takes two!) If nothing else, take inventory and restock your supplies. Make a plan!

21/11/2024

As you're making your last-minute flower and centerpiece purchases before the holiday, please remember that lilies are toxic to cats! 🌸🐾 There are so many beautiful fall bouquets at the market, and most of them contain lilies. Please either choose an arrangement without lilies or pick out the lily and discard before placing the flowers where a cat can get to them. Happy Thanksgiving!

20/11/2024

Storm Prep for Community Cats 🌧️❄️🐾

Bad weather is heading our way—let’s get ready to protect our outdoor feline friends! Here’s how you can help:

🔹 Shelter: Ensure all shelters are dry, insulated, and elevated. Add straw (not blankets) for warmth. Don’t have a shelter? A Styrofoam cooler or plastic tote works in a pinch—just cut an entry hole and fill with straw! Also consider placing some sort of overhang on top of the shelter to further protect the entry hole from water infiltration. A piece of plywood, scrap plexiglass, even an old body board will work in a pinch!

🔹 Food & Water: Stock up on extra food and keep it in a dry spot. If freezing is an issue, use heated water bowls or replace water frequently. Covered feeding stations are wonderful in this type of weather.

🔹 Safe Zones: Clear paths to shelters and feeding stations so cats can move safely, especially if snow piles up.

🔹 Warmth: Heated pads designed for outdoor pets are a great addition. Place them in shelters, on feeding stations and in other places where cats like to rest. This will allow them to warm up when temperatures drop. We keep ours on automatic timers so they switch on after dusk and stay on overnight.

Our community cats rely on us to weather the storm! A little preparation now can make all the difference. 🖤

📷: our feeding station has been reinforced with plexiglass to keep out rain and snow. We'll add a heated pad to the platform so kitties can warm up when they stop by for a meal.

19/11/2024

Q: Can a feral be socialized and be brought indoors? 🐾🏡🐱
A: Maybe. It depends on the cat.

DEFINITION OF "FERAL": a cat that is unsocialized with humans. 🙀 This cat has had little/no interaction with humans, is afraid of people, and prefers to live outdoors. The term APPLIES to the cat's DISPOSITION/TEMPERAMENT, and NOT TO WHERE IT LIVES (indoors vs. outdoors). Not all outdoor cats are feral.

This type of post tends to spark plenty of conversations regarding whether a feral cat can be turned/tamed/socialized to be an indoor pet. The answer is YES, it MAY be possible -- but it depends entirely on the cat and its prior experience with humans, if any.

Socializing a feral cat takes a boatload of patience and time. 🕰️ It's best to start with a fully vetted cat as spaying/neutering removes the hormones that cause cats to wander and otherwise respond to reproductive urges. Slowly, you must earn that cat's trust. Depending on the cat, this can take weeks, months, or years! 📅 The degree to which the cat might become friendly varies. You might end up with a lap cat, or you might end up with a cat that's happy to live indoors but you're never able to touch. The results are never guaranteed.

Sadly, most feral cats are simply TNRed versus going to rescue. There is always a shortage of foster homes, and those are usually reserved for kittens and friendlies (who get adopted faster). 🏠 Bringing a feral indoors for the purpose of socializing him would require the foster to keep the animal isolated in a cage in a small room, away from other animals and stimuli. It would also require the foster to spend hours of daily one-on-one interaction with the cat for weeks or months. 🤲🚫 Most people don't have time for that commitment or can't spare the room. Also, in this situation, the rescue might weigh which is the better option: keeping that foster available to rescue a litter of kittens (with or without mom) versus tying them up for months with one cat with an uncertain outcome. When they weigh which option would make the bigger impact, the feral loses.

We've socialized many ferals that are now in forever homes. 🏡 If we capture a stray and notice that it has potential, we will give it a chance before we put it back out. Sometimes they show us they prefer to live outdoors -- and sometimes they decide the accommodations are pretty good and they want to stay. We listen to their cues and act accordingly.

📷: This is our Blue, a former feral who became one of our resident house cats in August 2020. It took us a full year to gain his trust. 🤝 We socialized him outdoors during Covid lockdown, at his pace. This cat was formerly feral and lived in our area for at least 3 years before we discovered him. Time and patience on our part -- and trust on his part -- made him a beloved indoor kitty. It can be done! 🙌🐈

▶If you're interested in learning more about socializing a feral cat, check out this very informative article/guide from StrayPetAdvocacy.org. There are great tips in here, and we've shared quite a few with our followers over the years. http://www.straypetadvocacy.org/socializing_a_feral_cat.html

18/11/2024

📢 How to encourage an outdoor cat to use a shelter...

In most cases, cats will figure out how to use shelters on their own. Here are a few things you can do to attract them if it doesn't seem like your cats are using the shelter:

▪️ Be patient. Some cats need a lot of time to get comfortable with a new shelter.
▪️ Loosely fill the shelter ½ to ¾ full of straw, NOT HAY. Replace the straw every year.
▪️ Remove any door flaps on the shelter. While doorway flaps help keep cold air out and warm air in, they should not be added until after your cats are used to going in and out of the shelter.
▪️ Do not place food in or near the shelter. Cats instinctively avoid sleeping near food as it attracts other cats and wildlife (predators).
▪️ Location is important. Place the shelter where your cats are already hanging out. More feral/less social cats typically want to shelter farther away from humans. The more secluded the shelter, the more likely cats are to use it.
▪️ Place the shelter near natural cover, as opposed to out in the open where your cats may not feel safe. Cats prefer to move along walls, hedges, or other natural barriers and boundaries. Place the shelter under or up against a building, fence, tree, porch, bush, or some type of overhang.
▪️ Place the shelter with the entrance facing away from the wind, rain, and snow.
▪️ Make sure the shelter is on a flat surface. A wobbly shelter could discourage cats from entering.
▪️ It’s possible that your cats have another shelter where they feel safe. They may already have a shed, crawlspace, or some other shelter they prefer.
▪️ When all else fails, try a new location, but only after giving your cats plenty of time to explore and get used to the current location.

(We thank FeralVilla.com for this great advice!)

💛 THANK YOU to the caregivers who have taken the time to build a feral cat shelter. Protection from the elements is critical, especially during the cold months, and your thoughtfulness will no doubt save many lives this winter. 🐾❄️

(source of photo unknown)

17/11/2024

Here's to the colony feeders and good Samaritans who venture out every morning -- and sometimes every night as well -- to care for community cats, holiday or no holiday! Generous, selfless, dedicated and caring don't begin to describe these people. They are out seven days a week in all kinds of weather to ensure the cats are fed and comfortable and many forego vacations to ensure their charges don't miss a meal. We're grateful for them -- and thank them -- today and everyday! 🙏

Keep their plate warm; they'll be right back! 🍽 🦃

(Graphic courtesy of ChickinBoots)

14/11/2024

🛑 DO NOT GIFT AN ANIMAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

We can't say it enough: DON'T GIVE PETS AS GIFTS unless the recipient knows in advance and is ready, willing and able to take care of that animal for it's entire natural life. We're talking about a 15-20 year commitment in the case of a cat. Animals are not novelties; they're living beings that depend on us for food, shelter, healthcare, interaction and love. They need to be taken to the vet regularly and in case of emergency. If the recipient can't provide all that, choose another gift this time around.

Instead of surprising someone with a pet, consider alternative ways to celebrate the holidays, like providing pet-related gifts, or if the recipient truly wants a pet, you can support them in the process of adopting from a shelter or rescue organization when they are ready for the commitment.

13/11/2024

Happy World Kindness Day! 🌍❤️ Today, let’s remember our community cats. These outdoor cats face tough conditions daily, from searching for food to finding safe shelter. A little kindness can go a long way—consider setting out fresh water, food, or a warm shelter if you’re able. And for a lasting impact, support TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs to help control the population and ensure these cats live healthier lives. Every small act makes a difference. Let's show them some love today and every day! 🐾💕

07/11/2024

🚨 Attention Local (Philadelphia area/New Jersey) Rescues! 🚨 Stray Cat Project is doing some updates and looking to pass along these heavy-duty commercial-grade cat cages FREE to another local, registered rescue! 🐾💙

🛠️ Details:
*2 Units Available: Each with a rack and 2 stainless steel cages
*Dimensions: 30.5” W x 24” D x 39.5” H (rack height without cages)
*Features: Enclosed litterbox, lounging area, divider for pass-through, sliding doors for easy access, and built-in casters for smooth transport!
*Perfect for safely holding and recovering cats, especially ferals. These cages are easy to clean and can be transported in many SUVs. With lots of life left, they’re a great asset to any cat rescue organization! 🐈🚙

📩 Interested? Email us at [email protected]. Recipient MUST be a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Delivery may be available for a small fee.

🔗 More photos here: https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/d/morrisville-commercial-grade-stainless/7800027333.html

Thanks for all you do for the kitties!

𝐂𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫
Angelo Ruffo

06/11/2024

Next time you're looking for a new feline friend, please consider adopting a senior cat!

Most everyone wants a cute little kitten, the kind that will fit in the palm of your hand. Many want a young adult that still acts like a kitten but doesn't have the energy of a kitten. Few want a senior because they tend to be more laid back. So many senior cats that find themselves at the shelter are there through no fault of their own. Perhaps their owner could no longer take care of them, had to move to a facility and couldn't take them or passed away. (Sometimes, the owner just wants a kitten and turns the senior cat over to a shelter and then goes out and adopts a kitten. Don't get us started on those people.) These cats end up at the shelter, heartbroken and homeless. They still need someone to love and they still want a home of their own. Please consider being their savior. They still have lots of love to give. The next time you're at the shelter, please consider a senior cat.

31/10/2024

🎃👻 Mischief Night had us creeping around in the dark again! Last night’s catch? This beautiful queen 👑 and her two adorable her adorable little princes/princesses! 🐱 Mom’s at the TNR clinic for her spa day today, and the kittens are headed to rescue. 🌟💖

31/10/2024

🎃👻 Wishing you a spooky, safe, and fun-filled Halloween! May your day be filled with treats and no tricks! 🎃👻

30/10/2024

🕸️✨ As Mischief Night and Halloween approach, it’s important to keep friendly cats indoors! 🎃👻 With more people on the streets, it’s essential to keep cats safe. Not everyone has good intentions and may try to harm your kitty. Some may mistakenly think your indoor/outdoor kitty is lost and try to take them in. 🐾 Remember, unsocialized community cats know how to stay out of sight and require a trap for capture, but friendlies are easy targets. No matter the time of year, the best place for your kitty is always indoors! 🏡

Keep them safe and enjoy the festivities!

29/10/2024

🐾 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Lower Makefield Township styrofoam recycling event on Saturday! We collected large styrofoam boxes and, with the addition of donated plastic totes, quickly transformed them into warm cat shelters. 🏠🐱 Distribution started Sunday afternoon, just as overnight temperatures dipped into the 30s in our area.

Thank you for helping the kitties stay safe and warm—it truly takes a village! 💪❤️

29/10/2024

🐾🐱 National Cat Day is here! 🐱🐾 Created to raise awareness for the countless cats needing homes, this day is a call to action for all cat lovers. 🏡💛

If you’ve ever thought about opening your home to a cat in need, now is the perfect time. Consider adoption, supporting TNR, or helping your local rescues with donations or volunteer time. 🐾 TNR is crucial in giving stray and feral cats a chance at a healthier, safer life, while helping manage the cat population humanely. 💉🛠️

Give your indoor and outdoor kitties a little extra love today for all they bring into our lives. 🐈‍⬛💕 Cats fill our hearts with loyalty and companionship—let’s return that love to them and all cats in need.

28/10/2024

🎃 Halloween festivities are underway, bringing extra risks for our pets. If you're handing out candy or hosting guests, please take a moment to lock your cat(s) in a secure room, away from the commotion. Each time the door opens, there’s a chance for them to dart out, get lost, or face other dangers. Eliminating the possibility of your cat getting out is the best way to keep your cat safe this holiday. 🚪🐈

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Here's another option for building feeding stations, compliments of Girl Scout Norah D.! Norah was a 9th grader at Pennsbury High School in fall 2021 and a member of Troop 21588, looking to earn her Silver Award, when she made these for us and collected cat food. 🙏 👏 These feeding stations are a bit smaller than the others we shared a last week. Photos and video instructions are posted below. Thank you, Norah, for choosing to help community cats for your service award and for choosing Stray Cat Project. We are so grateful for your support and all your hard work! #girlscouts #catfeedingstations #silverawardserviceproject #savethemall

🌟 This just in: new video of Lily! 🐾 Looking for a beautiful, “chill” and playful kitten? Lily is your girl! 😺 🏡 Rescued from a large colony in early October 2023, Lily is a calm and curious kitten who enjoys watching TV, testing out cat trees, snuggling, asking for scritches, and rewarding her servants with purrs. Lily is an easy-going kitty who is a pleasure to have around the house! 🐈 Lily currently lives with other cats in her foster home and enjoys playing and lounging with them all. 😺 Lily would love to go to a home with another cat as she enjoys the company of other cats. She makes fast friends with cats she doesn’t know but has never lived with a dog. Lily has spent some time with children and is good with them as well. 👧👦 🩹 Lily has been dewormed, spayed, microchipped, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and is up to date on vaccines. She was born in June 2023. 📅 🏠 To apply to adopt Lily, please complete our online adoption application at https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/15688/generic. Lily’s adoption fee is $135, which will be used to offset the costs of vetting her. 💖 📍 (Lily is located in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania) 🌍 #AdoptDontShop #RescueKitten #AdoptableCat #CatsofInstagram

UPDATE: Wally has been ADOPTED! Looking to add a little energy and excitement to your household? ADOPT Wally! 🐾 Wally is about 10 weeks old, very friendly and VERY playful! Recently rescued from a colony, this very social little black floof is soft as a bunny rabbit and just wants to play and cuddle, but he can also keep himself entertained when you’re busy. He’s a sweet, super curious kitten who loves people and is always game for hanging out! Wally would love to go to a home with another medium/high energy cat as he enjoys playing and interacting with other cats. He is interested in dogs but has never lived with one; we recommend slow introductions. Wally has been dewormed, neutered, microchipped, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and is up to date on vaccines. 💉 See more photos and Wally's profile on Petfinder at https://www.petfinder.com/cat/wally-70048514/pa/yardley/stray-cat-project-pa1117/. To apply to adopt Wally, please complete our online adoption application at https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/15688/generic . Wally’s adoption fee is $135, which will be used to offset the costs of vetting and caring for him while in our care. Wally is located in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania. #adoptablecat #kitten #adoptdontshop

🌟 Our lovebug, Lily, is available for adoption! 😍 Lily is a sweet kitten that was caught in our TNR sweep of a large colony in October. 🐾 Lily is calm and curious, and enjoys spending her time binging Netflix, testing out couches and cat trees, warming laps, tolerating lots of snuggles, asking for scritches, and rewarding her servants with purrs. 🛋️🐱 Lily would love to go to a home with another cat as she is used to living in a colony and enjoys playing and interacting with other cats. 🐈 She gets along well with cats she doesn’t know but has never lived with a dog. 🐾 Lily has spent some time with children and is good with them as well. Lily is a sweet, “chill” cat. 😺💖 Lily has been dewormed, spayed, microchipped, tested negative for FeLV and FIV, and is up to date on vaccines. 💉 We estimate she was born in June 2023, currently making her about 6 months old. 🎂 To apply to adopt Lily, please complete our online adoption application at https://loom.ly/UQTUnYM . Lily’s adoption fee is $135, which will be used to offset the costs of vetting and caring for her while in our care. 💙 (Lily is located in Lower Bucks County, Pennsylvania) 🗺️ #AdoptDontShop 🐾 #RescueCats 🏡 #KittenAdoption 🐱 #CatRescue 🚨 #TNR 🌈 #RescuedIsMyFavoriteBreed 🐾

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