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Feral Cat Setup
June 9, 2010 – 7:45 pm | No Comment
Feral Cat Setup

Animal Outreach of Shelby County prefers to hold a feral cat safely before and after surgery by means of the Feral Cat Setup.  The Setup allows us to hold the cat for up to 1 …

Fostering Saves Lives
June 4, 2010 – 10:39 pm | No Comment
Fostering Saves Lives

Animal Outreach of Shelby County cares for homeless cats and kittens by placing them in volunteer foster homes until a permanent home can be found. We have weekly adoption events and 4 permanent cages at the PetSmart in Greenwood to find loving and caring homes for these pets.

Volunteer
June 4, 2010 – 10:35 pm | No Comment
Volunteer

We’re delighted that you want to volunteer to help Hoosier homeless animals. There are many volunteer opportunities available to you, and we want to help you find a match that provides you with a satisfying …

Managing a Feral Colony: Step 6) Decide what to do with kittens and friendly adults
June 4, 2010 – 12:04 am | No Comment
Managing a Feral Colony: Step 6) Decide what to do with kittens and friendly adults
This entry is part 7 of 9 in the series managing your colony

It is important to decide what to do with kittens and friendly adults before you start trapping when you still have time to prepare. Ideally, adoptable cats and kittens will be removed from …

Managing a Feral Colony: Step 5) Secure Space for Pre- and Post-Surgical Holding
June 4, 2010 – 12:03 am | No Comment
This entry is part 6 of 9 in the series managing your colony

Depending on the size of the colony, trapping all the cats may take two or three days. A space is needed to hold the cats as the colony is being trapped, and for …

Managing a Feral Colony: Step 3) Build Good Community Relations
June 4, 2010 – 12:02 am | No Comment
This entry is part 4 of 9 in the series managing your colony

In tackling your feral cat colony it is of paramount importance that you build good community relations. Unless the cats live in some remote setting, you must take their human neighbors into account …

Managing a Feral Colony: Step 2) Register the Colony
June 4, 2010 – 12:01 am | No Comment
Managing a Feral Colony: Step 2) Register the Colony
This entry is part 3 of 9 in the series managing your colony

Contact our hotline at 317-364-4227 to register the cats as soon as possible. Animal Outreach will not share your personal information. It will be used for our database only.
It’s confidential and you’ll be eligible for …

Managing a Feral Colony: Step 1) Educate Yourself
June 3, 2010 – 11:52 pm | No Comment
This entry is part 2 of 9 in the series managing your colony

First thing you should do is learn all you can about TNR.
Alley Cat Allies produced a wonderful 7-minute overview of feral cat management. It’s a must-see!

Managing a Feral Colony: Step 4) Set Up Feeding Stations and Shelters
June 3, 2010 – 11:29 pm | No Comment
Managing a Feral Colony: Step 4) Set Up Feeding Stations and Shelters
This entry is part 5 of 9 in the series managing your colony

There are many benefits to beginning to manage the colony as soon as possible. Start by setting up a feeding station. By arranging a regular feeding schedule, you will train the cats to …

Humane and Safe Trapping 101
May 28, 2010 – 11:02 pm | No Comment
Humane and Safe Trapping 101

You should familiarize yourself with the trap and test it before attempting to use it. If you rent the trap from Tree House, we will show you how to use it when you pick it …