Lost & Found Cat Resources for a feral cat

Alley Cat Allies Resources

Guide/How-to | Trap-Neuter-Return

Alley Cat Allies’ Heated Water Bowl Recommendations

Fact Sheet | Trap-Neuter-Return

All About Community Cats

Learn about feral cats in your community. Why can't they be adopted? How does Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) work? Find out.

Guide/How-to | Trap-Neuter-Return

How You Can Help Community Cats: A Step-by-Step Guide to Trap-Neuter Return

Cat in a trap

This simple and informative guide walks through the steps of Trap-Neuter-Return. It follows a TNR effort from planning to completion so you can learn the ins and outs of the process. Ideal for new and seasoned trappers alike, this step-by-step handbook is a great reference to keep in your back pocket.

Fact Sheet | Trap-Neuter-Return, Veterinarian Awareness

Community Cat Protocol: Eartipping

Eartipping is an effective and universally accepted method to identify a spayed or neutered and vaccinated feral cat. It is the removal of the distal one-quarter of a cat's left ear, which is approximately 3/8 inch, or 1 cm, in an adult and proportionally smaller in a kitten.

Case Studies | Animal Shelter, Boardwalk Cats Project, Plan to Scan, Veterinarian Awareness

The Power of a Microchip: Reuniting Cats and their Families

A scan of a microchip reunited these cats with their familiesand this is just scratching the surface of all the success stories!

Fact Sheet | Trap-Neuter-Return

Cat Sanctuaries: Not an Easy Fix

Cat sanctuaries are not a sound viable option for feral (also called community) cats or owned cats. The reality can be quite different.

Fact Sheet | Animal Shelter, Anti-Cruelty, Community Change, Trap-Neuter-Return

Conflict Resolution: How to Organize Quickly to Protect Community Cats

Not everybody understands the benefits of community cats and Trap-Neuter-Return. That means community cat colonies can sometimes face the risk of being removed from an area.

If there is ever a disagreement over community cats, it's important that you're ready to protect them. Our Conflict Resolution Fact Sheet is here to help. This guide is full of information to help you assess the situation, create a plan of action, and successfully advocate on behalf of community cats.

Guide/How-to | Alley Cat Allies, Animal Shelter, Community Change, Kittens / "Leave Them Be", Trap-Neuter-Return

The Cat Socialization Continuum: A Guide to Interactions Between Cats and Humans

Alley Cat Allies' "The Cat Socialization Continuum: A Guide to Interactions Between Cats and Humans" will help you understand the many degrees of socialization cats can exhibit and how to apply that knowledge to best care for, help, and protect them.

Brochures | Trap-Neuter-Return

Just the Facts: TNR and Vaccinations

Guide/How-to | Community Change, Trap-Neuter-Return

Helping Cats in Your Community Workshop

Guide/How-to | Feral Friends Network, Trap-Neuter-Return

Feeding Station Options

Research | Trap-Neuter-Return

Feral Cat Health Analysis: Living Healthy Lives Outdoors

Feral catsor cats not socialized to humansare healthy and content in their outdoor homes. Research shows they do not suffer harsh lives or pose a health risk to other cats.