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 …

Trapping is the last step. Too often, well-meaning people trap first and think about what to do with the cats later. That’s a recipe for disaster (we know, we’ve gotten those frantic calls!). …

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 …

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 …

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!

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What is a Drop Trap?
A drop trap is a lightweight frame covered with netting – made to catch feral cats. It is propped up on one side with a stick, and food is …

THANK YOU! Please accept our gratitude for visiting this site! By doing so you have shown your compassion for stray and feral cats and your concern for their well-being. When so many turn a blind …

We spay her. Period. End of story. Why?  A seasoned TNR advocate explains why.
“Many of us will abort any pregger feral cat as long as the vet says it is safe to do so.
We do …

All 50 states have anti-cruelty laws protecting cats and dogs, which apply to feral cats.
About Feral Cats

Feral (unsocialized) cats are present in urban, suburban and rural areas.
They are the offspring of abandoned and loosely-owned pet …