Letters: Feral Feline Committee Needs Your Help

We are a group of volunteers that do a trap neuter return (TNR) program in our city. TNR is when you trap a feral (wild, not friendly) cat, get him or her fixed, shots and left ear tipped (cut) and then we return the cat to the site of capture.

TNR is humane and the best way to decrease the number of feral cats that are running astray in our city. I am asking that all residents help us to help our community by not allowing their cats to run at large.

By allowing your cat to roam freely you are taking the chance of it becoming severely injured or dead.

Or it could be trapped by my committee and possibly put up for adoption.

Also, keep in mind that our council has passed an ordinance prohibiting residents to allow their animals to run at large and if found, you could receive a fine.

This time of year is our biggest time due to it being kitten season. If you have seen any kittens please contact me immediately and one of our committee members will trap the kittens before they become feral.

It is essential for us to get the kittens as young as possible to ensure them a good home. We are always looking for good foster/adoption homes for the many cats and kittens that we are removing from the streets.

Sometimes we come across a cat that has been socialized, usually because it had been dumped by its previous irresponsible owner.

If you are interested please contact me and we will match you with the best pet for you and your family. We could also use any towels, sheets, and cat food, (wet and dry). Also, we are going to be holding a fundraising yard sale and any donations of items for us to sell would be greatly appreciated.

Please remember to always spay/neuter your pets. For low cost spay/neuter info, please contact me.

Tina Vessella, Coordinator

Gloucester City Feral Feline Committee