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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:
👉via Meta (Facebook & Instagram) through our "Donate" button (with no fees to SCP!)
👉via PayPal: https://paypal.me/StrayCatProject
👉via Venmo: https://venmo.com/StrayCatProject
👉via mail: to Stray Cat Project, P.O.

28/08/2024

Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. As such, we'd like to share this beautiful poem and image by Becky Hemsley Poetry, copied entirely and pasted from her page:

They saw you watching over them
As they finally closed their eyes
They smelt your scent as they breathed
In and out for the last time

They heard the way your voice broke
As you told them they were loved
They felt you as you held them
With your gentle, farewell touch

And now they watch each morning
As you pass their empty bed
They watch you lose composure
And they see the tears you shed

They hear you bear the silence
Of the footsteps that are gone
That walk across your heart each day
Like echoes of a song

They feel the pang of emptiness
You get when you’re alone
In moments when you realise
That they’re never coming home

But in their darkest moment
You were there to hold them tight
And they just want the same for you
So you can feel alright

So they’re sewing you a rainbow,
Weaving ribbons through the sky
So they can let you know
That life is good beyond goodbye

So next time it is raining
And the sun appears as well
Just feel and look and listen
To what they are trying to tell

They’re telling you it’s spring there
With its showers and its sun
Where there are endless fields for them
To play and stretch and run

They’re telling you they sleep upon
The biggest, softest beds
That they have stitched from all the clouds
That float above your head

They’re telling you they’re not alone
For there are many others
And they’ve been reunited
With their parents, sisters, brothers

They’re showing you their rainbow
So you know they won’t forget you
And to tell you they will always be
So happy that they met you

And they’re telling you they love you
And though they’ll be dearly missed,
Not to worry, ‘cause it’s beautiful
Beyond the rainbow bridge
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Becky Hemsley 2022
Image created with Bing
Sending love to you if you are missing a beloved pet today. They love us purely and unconditionally and to have known that feeling is quite simply beautiful 🐾🌈
This poem is in my book for grief and loss:
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26/08/2024

This upcoming Labor Day weekend would be a great time to build some community cat feeding stations! 🔨🐾

These stations, built and donated to us a few years ago by Yardley Troop 10, are still going strong after years of use. They're spacious and keep food (and cats) from getting wet and dirty in inclement weather. We like to place the tall side up against a structure to prevent water from reaching the platform. You can also add plexiglass to the front and/or back to prevent snow or heavy rains from infiltrating the shelter. Complete building plans are provided as JPEG files. Build away! 🐈

08/08/2024

🐾🌍 Happy International Cat Day! 🌍🐾

Today, we celebrate our feline friends around the globe, from the pampered house cats to the resilient outdoor community cats. Cats have touched our lives in countless ways, offering companionship, joy, and a bit of mystery to our daily routines.

While many cats enjoy the comforts of indoor life, millions of community cats live outdoors, navigating urban landscapes and natural environments. These outdoor cats, often misunderstood, play a vital role in our ecosystems by controlling rodent populations and bringing balance to our neighborhoods.

However, with their numbers increasing, community cats face challenges like overpopulation, hunger, and disease. This is where Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) comes in as a humane and effective solution. TNR involves humanely trapping community cats, having them spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and then returning them to their outdoor homes. This process not only prevents unwanted litters but also improves the health and well-being of these cats.

How Can You Help?

🐱 Support TNR Programs: Get involved with local organizations that run TNR programs. Your support can help provide the necessary resources for these life-saving initiatives.

🐾 Volunteer: Offer your time to help trap, transport, or foster community cats. Every bit of effort counts.

😺 Educate Others: Spread the word about the importance of spaying and neutering cats to reduce overpopulation and improve their quality of life.

❤️ Adopt or Foster: Consider adopting or fostering a community cat or kitten to provide a loving home for those in need.

On this International Cat Day, let's honor all cats by ensuring a safer, healthier world for them. Whether they're purring on your lap or roaming your backyard, every cat deserves love and care.

31/07/2024

🐾 Hey Cat Advocates! 🐾

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in and shared our 📚 "Back to Basics" series this month! Your dedication and enthusiasm have already made a world of difference for community cats everywhere. 🙌🐾

Now it's time to take the next step. Armed with the knowledge of TNR (trap/neuter/return), let's turn our passion into action! Reach out to your neighbors, friends, coworkers, and others in your community to make plans for improving the lives of community cats, humanely controlling their population, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Share what you've learned, and encourage others to join the mission. Together we can make an even bigger impact.🐾 It takes a village! 🐱 Remember, anyone can do it! 💪

30/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS Series: ANYONE Can Be a Hero for Cats! 🐾❤️

We're here to tell you that anyone, yes, ANYONE, can make a difference in the lives of community cats! No capes required, just a willingness to get your hands a little dirty and hearts a whole lot warmer. Whether you're a seasoned cat whisperer or a total newbie, the world of trap/neuter/return (TNR) is wide open for all to join. There is no experience required; you'll learn "on the job." You'll also make new friends from all walks of life along the way. 🤝 It's about basic human kindness, a bit of dedication, and a whole lot of love and compassion for our whiskered companions. It's immeasurably rewarding to see a kitty you've helped living it's best life -- either back in it's colony or in it's forever home! 💖

Are you ready to join us? If so, run down to your nearest farm store or home center and purchase a humane trap. Do some research and locate low-cost clinics near you. Crowd-source for money to pay for TNR. (This is how we started!) There is no shortage of community cats that need TNR; just jump in and get going! Or, call a local TNR group or rescue and let them know you want to volunteer. 👋 They'd love to hear from you!

Stray Cat Project and hundreds of other groups like ours on Facebook are ready and willing to help you learn all that you need to know to make a difference in the lives of community cats. 🛠️🐱 Our newsfeeds are already filled with tips, tricks and instructions on how to TNR and help community cats live healthier, less-stressful lives while humanely controlling their population. 🌟 Don't see the answer to your question? Just ask!

📣 The Cats Need You! 🐾❤️
This is a call to action, Cat Crusaders! Let's get down and dirty for the ones who need us most. 💪Your involvement will help end suffering, break the cycle of unwanted litters, and humanely control the community cat population. Join us in the pawsome world of TNR and let's make a lasting impact together! 🌈

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

29/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: Rescues & TNR groups 💪

As we begin to wrap up our "back to basics" month, we thought we'd spend some time discussing rescues and TNR groups, specifically those like us and many that follow our page. Learning how these groups are organized helps the public understand how to work with them and how to support them. (This discussion does not apply to professionals in clinic/shelter settings.)

🤔 What is the anatomy of a typical rescue or TNR group?
➡ They're comprised of compassionate, ordinary citizens who see animals in need and are compelled to help.
➡ Most members do not have animal husbandry or veterinary experience. They've learned by doing.
➡ They come from a wide range of ages and backgrounds.
➡ Members are predominantly female.
➡ They're VOLUNTEERS and work in rescue/TNR in their spare time. They may have an unrelated job and definitely have other commitments . Please be mindful of this the next time you ask for their help and do not expect them to drop everything to help you at a moment's notice.
➡ The group could be comprised of a handful of people or hundreds. Typically, they're very small.
➡ They work out of their homes and their cars. "Foster-based" means that the animals are kept in the volunteer's home; there is no shelter or kennel. When you hear that a group is "full" and can't take on more cats, it means there's no more room at anyone's house until a foster leaves or a cat gets adopted.
➡Their funding for ALL EXPENSES comes out of their own pockets or from fundraising efforts. Most are not supported by the government and many are too small to be considered for grants. Finding money and/or in-kind donations to care for the cats is an ongoing and sometimes frustrating endeavor. Help them when you can!
➡ The group may or may not have 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
➡ While they may work in cooperation with SPCAs and Humane organizations, they are not affiliated with them and are not supported by them financially.

Rescue and TNR groups work tirelessly to better animals' lives. Please support them! 🙌

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

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28/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: the importance of MICROCHIPS 🐾💙

We believe in microchipping every cat we touch: friendly and feral, owned and unowned. Microchips save lives! 🐱💉

We all know that a registered microchip will help a lost, owned cat find its way home. They're even more important for community cats! ➡➡A microchip on a feral/unowned/colony cat will help that cat get back to its outdoor home and save it from euthanasia should it be taken to a shelter.⬅⬅ Otherwise, an unmicrochipped feral cat will usually be euthanized in the shelter as the staff considers it unadoptable and assumes it has no home/doesn’t belong anywhere/isn’t wanted. A microchip identifies that cat as a valued member of a community that needs to be returned to that community. We microchip all of our TNRed cats. We subsequently register the microchip to our organization and the colony caretaker if one exists. 🏡🔗

If you are a registered non-profit, you are eligible to PURCHASE MICROCHIPS for just $5 EACH from Merck Animal Health via their HomeAgain Shelter 90 Program. Microchips come with lifetime registration, so there’s no additional cost to you or the consumer to register them! What a GREAT DEAL! 💥For more information on this program, visit https://account.merck-animal-health-usa.com/. HomeAgain also offers a free scanner with new orders, although our Halo scanner easily reads these chips as well. 💲👍

Finally, it goes without saying that an unregistered microchip is worthless. We ensure that every microchip is registered by registering them ourselves. We list ourselves as the primary contact and the adopter/colony caretaker as the secondary contact. 📑🚨 Doing it this way creates a safety net for the kitty as we'll always be notified if the kitty needs our help to get back home or even find a new home -- whether it's friendly or feral.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

27/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FeLV (Feline Leukemia Virus)

FeLV is a common infectious disease, specific to cats, that impairs a cat's immune system. It can cause cancer and leaves the cat susceptible to illness. There is no cure.

**LINKS TO MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FeLV CAN BE FOUND IN THE COMMENTS BELOW THIS POST.**

🔶Quick facts:
➡FeLV is transmitted through the saliva, nasal secretions, urine, f***s, and milk of infected cats.
➡Direct contact with these bodily fluids, mutual grooming, shared litter boxes and food dishes, and bite wounds all expose uninfected cats to the virus.
➡A vaccine is available but not 100% effective.
➡An infected cat can be asymptomatic and live a NORMAL LIFE for a prolonged period of time!
➡FeLV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡FeLV is NOT transmissible to humans or other animals.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FeLV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡In the U.S., approximately 4% percent of cats are infected with FeLV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!!
➡FeLV+ cats are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to adopt out because many people are uneducated about FeLV.
➡FeLV+ cats are often immediately euthanized, even though they show NO SIGNS of illness. 💔 Stop unnecessary euthanization through education!
📢 FeLV+ cats should NOT be EUTHANIZED unless they are ill or suffering beyond what can be treated.
📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or in a foster home with other cats), it should be tested for FeLV.
➡Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FeLV+ status. The adopter must be aware that the cat MAY require more veterinary care than the average house cat.
➡Beware of false positives in FeLV tests for cats of all ages.
➡To limit the spread of the disease, FeLV+ cats should be placed in homes with other FeLV+ cats or homes without cats. Or, FeLV- cats already in household could be vaccinated against the disease. Consult a vet.
➡We don't FeLV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.
➡ADVOCATE for FeLV+ cats! 💪

Original content provided by Cat Project.

26/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

FIV is a virus specific to cats and is often erroneously referred to as "cat AIDS." It is similar to AIDS in that it attacks and weakens the immune system and there is no cure. Reliable information about FIV is plentiful on the internet. We encourage you to learn more about it!

Here are some quick facts:
➡FIV is transmitted through deep bite wounds.
➡FIV is NOT transmissible to humans or dogs.
➡Cats with FIV can live long, healthy, happy and normal lives!
➡Intact males with outdoor access are most likely to be infected.
➡Kittens may be infected before, during, or after birth (while nursing).
➡FIV is quickly diagnosed through a blood test.
➡If you have an indoor/outdoor cat, you risk its FIV status every time it goes outdoors.
➡FIV+ cats CAN live with non-infected cats as long as they can co-exist peacefully. (Remember, this virus is primarily transmitted through deep bite wounds. If the cats don't fight, there's little worry about transmission.)
➡In the U.S., approximately 2.5-5% percent of healthy cats are infected with FIV.

📢 EDUCATION IS KEY!!!!! FIV+ cats have a VERY difficult time getting adopted because of their status. In the past, they were immediately euthanized instead of put up for adoption. Help CHANGE THE PARADIGM! Educate others about the virus and how cats can live a long, healthy, normal life with FIV. Manage expectations. Let's get these cats in homes!

📢 If you're in rescue or doing TNR, please note:
➡Before you place a cat for adoption (or send it to foster in a home with other cats), it should be tested for FIV. Adopt that cat out with full disclosure about its FIV status.
➡Beware of false positives in kittens under 6 months of age!
➡You can place FIV+ cats in homes with other cats that are not FIV+. Educate the adopter and make sure the cats are not likely to fight with each other.
➡We don't FIV test the cats we TNR. Alley Cat Allies also holds this position.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.
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25/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: best practices for personal safety when working with unknown/feral cats

It's important to be smart and careful when working with any animal of "unknown origin" -- meaning that you don't know it's history. This is especially true with feral cats. To that end,

☑ Be careful to ensure that the cat cannot bite or scratch you. Most traps offer a metal protection plate under the handle, enabling you to lift the trap without fear of being scratched by the cat inside. (Remember to keep the trap covered at all times!) Be cognizant of where the cat is in the trap as you're moving him. If you're going to use two hands to carry the trap, balance the trap by holding it where the cat can't reach you (as in the corner by the trap door).
☑ Do not try to pet or touch the cat!
☑ Do not let the cat out of the trap until it's time to Return. You will have an extremely difficult time getting it back in there again!
☑ Always be cognizant of where the cat is in the trap while you're tending to it. Brave kitties may try to make a run for it while you're opening the door. If you see the cat approaching, shut the door FAST. Most cats will stay in the back of the trap while you're working. That's where you want them.
☑ Open the trap door only high enough to fit the plate of food or water inside. Work quickly. If possible, use a trap divider, but know that those are not fool-proof. Keep your eye on the cat!
☑ Never stare down a cat; it's a sign of aggression. Speak softly and avoid eye contact by looking at it's nose, ears, paws, etc. while you're talking to it.
☑ NEVER reach into the trap to recover a food dish! Simply slide the newspaper out instead and the bowls will come out with it.
☑ If possible, do not bring the cat into your home. Use a shed or garage instead. The concern here is what the cat is potentially carrying with him (fleas!) that could transfer into your household.
☑ If you have cats at home, do not allow the trapped cat near them; keep them separated. Assume the trapped cat is unvaccinated and could be carrying any number of transferable viruses. (If you frequently work with unknown cats, this is all the more reason to make sure your personal cats are up to date on vaccines!)
☑ When you're done working with kitty, wash your hands with soap.

For a trapper, the risk of being harmed by a feral cat during the TNR process is --in our experience -- slim to none if you are careful. There should never be a time when you handle the cat, so there should be little to no opportunity for the cat to scratch or bite you. The cat traps we use (Havahart and Tomahawk brands) are designed to protect the user from scratches, and the cat can't bite through the trap. Using caution while caring for the cat before and after surgery ensures personal safety and keeps the cat less stressed.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

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24/07/2024

📚Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: post-surgery care for ferals, including release (Return) 🐾

Recovering a cat after TNR surgery begins at pick-up. Keep the trap covered and maintain a quiet car ride home.

Return depends on several factors: s*x of the cat, extent of surgery, stress level, and perhaps the weather.
🛑 NEVER RELEASE A CAT UNDER THE INFLUENCE of anesthesia! 🛑

👉 Males receive less anesthesia as their surgery is less invasive. Assuming no significant bleeding, they can be returned as soon as the anesthesia wears off COMPLETELY. You can offer food, but don't be surprised if it's not consumed. A feral will not eat in front of you.

👉 Females endure major surgery and should be held for at least two days. They can be kept up to a week, depending on their condition and stress level. Monitor the incision as best you can; watch for bleeding and signs of infection. If the cat goes on a hunger strike or appears stressed, return her sooner than later.

👉More tips:
☑ If you need to keep the cat overnight with the intention of returning it the next day, do not transfer the cat out of the trap. You can raise the trap door SLIGHTLY to slip in a plate or drop food through the trap. To prevent the cat from trying to escape, block the entrance with your body. You can use a trap divider for extra security, but they are not fool-proof. Water can be offered in a shallow bowl or a water bottle.
☑Keeping the cat in the trap during recovery is acceptable, especially if you do not have a transfer cage or are inexperienced with handling ferals. They are VERY FAST and, given the opportunity, will get away from you! Recapturing will be very difficult indoors; you will lose them if you are outdoors. Cats like hiding in small, tight spaces, and the trap is ideal for limiting movement.
☑ If possible, keep the trap off the floor. Cats like to be elevated, and you don't want a cold, concrete garage floor transferring cold to the kitty. We place our trapped cats on a folding table.
☑ If you're transferring to a cage, make sure the cage fits in your car. Limit transfers and chances to escape!
☑Change the liner (newspaper) at least once a day. The cat will urinate and 💩 in the trap; be sure to keep kitty as clean as possible. If you prefer, the cardboard tray in which a case of wet cat food is delivered makes a great litter box and slides into most traps perfectly; just prepare for the litter to be kicked everywhere!
☑ Always keep the trap covered and in a quiet place!
☑ If you're concerned about the cat being cramped -- and you have two traps with a sliding rear door -- you can remove the sliding doors, butt the traps up against each other and zip tie them together. (You will do this with the cat in the trap; be careful!)
☑ If you have a large dog crate, you can place the covered trap in the dog crate with a litter box. You can raise and close the door to the trap through the crate bars with a stick if you're nervous about raising the trap door with the cat inside. Feral cats like to hide in the trap, so getting kitty back in on return day will be super-easy!

👉 ALWAYS return a cat where you trapped it!

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.
📷: photo of traps on table provided by Stray Cat Project . Photo of dog crate set-up provided by Stray Cat TNR.

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23/07/2024

Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: Inside a TNR clinic 🏥
What happens to a feral cat at clinic? 🐱

Most clinics demand that feral cats be delivered in a trap because these cats cannot be handled. 🚫 You will deliver the cat in a trap, covered with a sheet or large towel to keep it calm, at a designated time. A clinic worker will take the cat from you and have you fill out their form for services. 📝 You will be given a pick-up time that same day (unless the clinic is recovering the cat). The cat will be taken to a holding area with other cats until the vet(s), staff, and volunteers are ready to begin procedures. 🕰️

When the vet(s) are ready, the cat is backed into a corner in the trap and injected with a sedative. 💉 Once sedated, clinic personnel can take the cat out of the trap and start working on them safely. Depending on the size of the clinic space and number of volunteers, there may be multiple stations for the cat to pass through -- or the vet might do most of the work themselves. The cat will be spayed/neutered, given vaccines, ear-tipped, and checked for a microchip. Additional services such as microchipping and combo testing (for FIV and FeLV) are usually available. Typically, the vet will do a quick wellness check by examining the ears and mouth. Services such as x-rays and ultrasounds are typically unavailable as clinics are not equipped to perform diagnostics. 🏥

Cats are monitored during recovery. They are typically wrapped in a towel or kept under a heated blanket to maintain body temperature. They are returned to the trap before the sedative wears off. This way, the cat has been fully vetted, all while under anesthesia. The trap remains covered to keep the cat calm as it's recovering. 🛌

Vets do not use removable sutures nor release a cat with a cone. The cat does not return for a follow-up visit and likely never sees the vet again. All is done in one visit. 👩‍⚕️🐾

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

📷: Thanks to Lora Lee Medley, a/k/a The Dedicated Feline Enthusiast, for her photos while volunteering at Feral Cat Assistance Program in Greensboro, NC. ♥ This clinic is amazing!

22/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: Clinics vs. neighborhood veterinary offices

Feral cats are, by definition, not socialized to humans. As a result, most neighborhood veterinary offices will not accept them as patients because they cannot be handled and will literally bounce off the walls. 😳 This puts everyone in the room in danger of being injured by the cat, especially if they are inexperienced with ferals. We also want the cat to be safe. Ferals are therefore treated in clinics, which are structured and operate much differently than the veterinary office where you take your pets.

Clinics are often found in municipal and larger animal shelters. Many of the ones we use are free-standing and self-supported, owned by businesspeople who also have a passion for animal welfare (typically, rescuers with the ability and business acumen to open a clinic). This latter category is the one we'll discuss in general terms.

Free-standing clinics differ from your neighborhood vet office in that:
➡️ they are located in big, open spaces and contain no small, private examination rooms;
➡️ they have limited days of operation;
➡️ there are no walk-in hours: everything is by appointment;
➡️ there is usually not a full-time veterinarian on staff (vets come in on specific days and are independent contractors);
➡️ there are no pharmacy services;
➡️ diagnostic services are limited due to a lack of equipment;
➡️ they specialize in TNR;
➡️ they specialize in working with feral cats and follow protocols to ensure their safety and the cat's well-being;
➡️ they are a mass-production facility where a large number of cats are processed in a short amount of time;
➡️ volunteers are critical for helping the veterinarian and vet techs work efficiently and effectively;
➡️ treatment is "one and done." The cat does not return for a check-up.

📷: a proposed floorplan from ASPCA Pro's Spay/Neuter Building & Equipment Resource Guide. This plan includes a space for dogs. Of course, there are no dogs at TNR clinic, so that is extra space.

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

21/07/2024

Say "hello" to the Wynnewood mom and kittens! 😍

Early last week, we received a call regarding a queen and five or six kittens under a shed. On Wednesday, we easily captured mom and two kittens, but the other four kittens didn't come out from under the shed for another 48 hours. They have since been reunited in a nursery cage and are all doing well! Mom is feral but calm in the cage and her kittens are playful, curious and healthy. The kittens are estimated to be 5.5 weeks old, are eating on their own and are even using the litter box like little champs!

Mom is scheduled for clinic on Tuesday and the kittens will find forever, indoor homes after they're fully vetted in a month or so. Contributions to their care would be appreciated and can be made here: https://givebutter.com/YHEISC.

20/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: female cats are “seasonally polyestrous" 🐱 They can have multiple cycles during their breeding season, which is influenced by the amount of daylight.

In the northern hemisphere, 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. Regular estrus activity will continue 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 reaches s*xually maturity from 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! 📅

Original content provided by Stray Cat Project.

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19/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: Pregnancy vs. Pyometra

Can you tell? Is she PREGNANT or does she have a LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION?

Pyometra is a bacterial infection of the uterus of an unspayed cat. It causes the uterus to fill with pus, often making the cat appear pregnant. This is a VERY SERIOUS condition that needs veterinary attention immediately as this infection can be fatal.

Signs of pyometra include a bloated abdomen, lethargy, vomiting, decreased appetite, excessive licking at the va**nal opening, blood in the urine, urinating outside of the litter box and more. There may or may not be discharge from the va**na. 🚨🚨 If your cat appears unwell, please take it to a veterinarian as quickly as possible. 🚨🚨 This can't wait. Pyometra can be avoided: spay your cat!

For more information about pyometra, visit https://www.thesprucepets.com/treating-pyometra-in-cats... or speak with your veterinarian.

Content provided by Stray Cat Project.
Graphic by Catadelphia.

18/07/2024

📚 Our BACK TO BASICS SERIES: spaying and neutering

Let's continue our discussion on reproduction.....

SNiP Now shared this very informative post regarding female fertility and reproduction. They wrote:
"We have had a few calls from people worried their cats are in pain as they are exhibiting symptoms of yowling and other unusual behaviors (rubbing all over items). What these individuals are describing is their female cat having heat cycles which can occur in females as young as 4-months of age. Yowling, rubbing, raising the behind up in the air (lordosis reflex), spraying, the desire to go outside and find a mate...are all symptoms that can occur during a female cat's heat cycle. Sometimes females can appear more loving and other times females can have more aggressive tendencies during this cycle."

Remember that spaying a cat will eliminate these behaviors as well as help control the cat population. Please have your cat spayed by 4 months of age!

Content and graphic shared from SNiP Now .

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🌟 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 🐾

Let's talk about cameras! 📷 🎥 Cameras are invaluable when it comes to monitoring a colony, feeding station, trapping location and getting a closer look at the ferals you care for. 👀 We utilize a number of cameras: portable and mounted wifi cameras, wildlife cameras and even a GoPro. When we're trapping, cameras placed in advance give us a visual of our targets. Mounted cameras help monitor our colony for our regulars, any newcomers and wildlife that might be visiting. Cameras placed at ground level help us monitor injuries on ferals that we can't get near. Do you suspect someone is vandalizing or otherwise harming your colony? Set a camera. Cameras give us the benefit of 24-hour surveillance that would otherwise be unattainable. The great thing about cameras is that you can get them at any price point. We use motion-activated wilderness cams that we purchased for less than $40 that shoot video and take snapshots. If you're monitoring a site from a distance, you can go all-out and buy wilderness cameras that send images to your smartphone. (These are the kind that hunters often use.) You can set a plug-in, wifi-enabled camera on your doorstep to see what's coming to your feeding station in the middle of the night. Placing cameras at ground level will allow you to monitor any wounds your ferals may have suffered. We regularly layer our cameras for a better view of the cats. If you don't have one already, now is a great time to look into purchasing a camera as we've noticed some excellent sales this holiday season. They're a huge help! 🎥: a good Samaritan contacted us to round up some kittens under her shed but couldn't tell us exactly how many or what they looked like. We set our camera on the ground during trapping to ensure we got them all. #TNR #camera #wildernesscamera #catcamera #catcolony

Kitten Cam! 🎦🐱🐱🐱🐱 Chuck, Oliver, Cara Mia and Nelson were thrilled to receive some new toys yesterday, including a hideaway built from a cardboard box. They've been playing hard, non-stop! These adorable, energetic, sweet and extremely playful kittens will be available for adoption in a few weeks. Stay tuned for that announcement and more adorable videos! #kittens #fosteringsaveslives #TNR #adoptdontshop #spayneuter

Kittens Chuck (orange/white tabby) and Nelson (black tux) enjoy attacking their new butterfly toy while sister Cara Mia (torti) and brother Oliver (orange/white tabby) try to get in on the action. These littles are just 7 weeks old and will be advertised for adoption in early August. Stay tuned!

We love our Scouts! 😍 Olivia H. selected Stray Cat Project as the beneficiary of her Silver Service Award project. She researched and created rice sock heating pads in two sizes for the benefit of the community cats in our care! Rice socks are easy to make and a wonderful way to provide heat support to cats and kittens. Warmed in the microwave, they can be used by outdoor cats on chilly nights and for soothing warmth to kittens who might be recovering from an illness of simply missing the comfort of their mother's warm body. If soiled, they can easily be laundered and used again and again. Because there is no metal in the design, they can be microwaved to the desired temperature. In addition to this video, Olivia created a beautiful handout (in PDF form) that we will be happy to email to you if you like. Simply PM us your email address. Thank you, Olivia!!!! 💗

Yet another example of why it's important to spay/neuter and #TNR. This little kitten was brought to us by a good Samaritan who found it living outside and crying for help in a community where few spay or neuter their indoor/outdoor pets or the community cats. The poor baby is undernourished and suffering from an upper respiratory infection. No doubt he/she also has worms as well. This suffering is needless and could be prevented if momma cat was spayed and/or daddy cat neutered. Kitty is in foster care with us now and you can be sure we'll take very good care of it and find it a wonderful forever home. Please help prevent more situations like this. #spay #neuter #TNR

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