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Per Resolution No. 2006-43, The Board of Supervisors established an Animal Control Advisory Board to review complaints, seek out resources for assistance, research regulations and recommend action to the Board of Supervisors.
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Resources for Caretakers of Feral Cats
 
One of the most common sights in neighborhoods throughout America, if not the world, is that of the free roaming cat.  Some are people's pets who have been let out to run amok and disturb neighbor's yards & "just be cats" as their owners pronounce that cats are not meant to be indoor animals.  But many, many of these free roaming cats are not pets.  In fact, they are often not tame at all.  Many are feral cats.

 

According to Alley Cat Allies, feral cats are the “wild” offspring of unneutered free roaming domestic housecats & strays. They usually have little or no socialization to humans and are while they are often nocturnal; they are most often noticed because of their seemingly impolite behavior (spraying, nighttime mating and singing, and the strong smell of urine from the intact males).

Stray cats, on the other hand, are companion cats that previously lived in human homes, but now are forced to live on the street. Why? Many people assume their animals will survive and simply “return to nature” when they move away and leave them behind. Despite what many believe, domestic animals do not automatically return to their "natural" instincts and cannot fend for themselves!  Over generations of domestication, domestic house cats have lost the survival skills that their truly wild ancestors once had.  Seeing Fluffy play with or “hunt” the occasional moths or house mice does not mean that they have the required skill set to survive without help in the wild.

 

Are you caring for a feral cat or an entire colony and not sure where to turn?  Check out the resources below for more information.

Non-Profit / Rescues
 

Bingo's Foundation

417 Bristol Pike, Penndel, PA 19047

Phone: 215-781-0378

Eleanor@BingosFoundation.Org

 

Cat Angel Network

P.O. Box 3071, Stowe, PA 19464

Phone: 610-327-6870

Adoptions: ElaineRichert@aol.com

Other?: JAYSING@aol.com

 

Cats Bridge to Rescue 

415 Richlieu Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 
Phone: 215-987-8961

Sandyquilt36@yahoo.com 

 

Cat Tales, Inc

P.O. Box 165, Warminster, PA 18974

Phone: 215-933-6900

 

Forgotten Cats         

Willow Grove, PA


Save The Cats, Inc

P.O. Box 251, Yardley, PA 19067

Phone: 215-493-1158

 

Stray Cat Blues

PO Box 8, Colmar, PA 18915

Phone: (215) 631-1851
Email: savingstrays@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Medical Care for Feral Cats

 

Dr. Jen Kramer V.M.D.

Animal Hospital of Richboro

700 Second Street Pike
Richboro, PA 18954
Phone: (215) 322-9900

 

 

 

Trap Equipment for Feral Cat Colony Caretakers

 

Home Dept

Lowe's

Ace of Southampton, PA

Tomahawk Live Trap Co

ACES (Animal Care Equipment & Services Inc)

Heart of the Earth Marketing (Ask for Tru-Catch traps)

Flea markets may have used traps - please disinfect prior to use.

 

 

 Spay / Neuter Clinics

 

Animal Lifeline
94 Elfman Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-317-9909
http://animallifelineonline.com/

**Loaning of humane traps for TNR. Contact them for low-cost spay/neuter information in the Doylestown area.

 

Dr Dina Russell
57 South Limekiln Pike, Chalfont, PA 18914
215-822-7393
**Low-cost spay/neuter for feral cats only.

 

Feral Agenda
215-822-7393
TNR in parts of Bucks County

 

Forgotten Cats, Inc.
Willow Grove, PA
215-219-8148

http://forgottencats.org/clinic.php
info@forgottencats.org

**On-site spay/neuter clinics. $50/male cats, $70/females. Discounts for trapped ferals ($25 with ear tip; $40 without ear tip). Price includes: spay/neuter, pain meds, shots, deflea.

 

Hope Animal Resource Center
106 South 7th Street � 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
1-800-738-HOPE or
www.hopeanimalresourcecenter.org
info@hopeanimalresourcecenter.org
**Mobile clinics for lower-income Phila residents only. See website for information and dates.

Morris Animal Refuge
1242 Lombard St,  Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-735-3256
www.morrisanimalrefuge.org
info@morrisanimalrefuge.org
**$40 spay/neuter certificates. No income limit. **Certificates must be purchased in person at Morris Refuge.
**Participating vets mostly in Philadelphia County.

 

PAWS
PO Box 855, Camp Hill, PA 17001
(717) 957-8122 mailbox #3
www.pawsofpa.org
 info@pawsofpa.org and feralcat@pawsofpa.org

Philadelphia Community Cats Council

aka "The Cube"

www.phillycats.org
info@phillycats.org
For stray and feral cats ONLY.
**On-site spay/neuter clinics in NE Philly. Email clinic@phillycats.org for an appt.
Will loan traps. List of Phila. based rescues/ groups doing TNR under heading Members.

 

The Spayed Club
PO Box 1145, Frazer, PA.19335
610-275-7486
www.thespayedclub.org
info@thespayedclub.org
Income limit: $35,000 annual household  income. Application is detailed & all info will be verified. Requires proof of income.

 Need more info?

 

A Home for Every Stray

 

Alley Cat Allies

On their website you will find a form to request if there is a Feral Friend in your area who will help with TNR. Their website also has great information about how to trap stray and feral cats and conduct a TNR project. Also information on ongoing colony care.

 

ASPCA Animaland - For Kids

 

Best Friends Animal Society - Pet Care Library

 

Cats International - Cats International is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to helping people better understand their feline companions.

 

Feral Cat Coalition

So, you ask, what exactly is a feral cat? Check out the Feral Cat Coalition's website, and you'll learn more about a problem that's causing a lot of suffering — and costing you money!

 

Feral Cat Winter Shelter

 

Gypsy Kitties Information/ Consultation 

 

Home At Last - Feral Cat Information

 

Metro Animal - Feral / Stray Cat Resources

 

pets.com from Petsmart - Articles covering all aspects of cat ownership and care

 

The Humane Society of the United States - Pet Care articles

 

Winn Feline Health - Cat Health/Disease Topics

 

 

 

 

How to Live With Cats in Your Neighborhood

 

 

Preventative Measures

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ACAB has compiled a list of resources for informational purposes only and does not endorse or guarantee any of the companies or services listed above; be sure to check references & ask to see a copy of the PA license of any professional that you hire.


Don't see the information that you are looking for?  Contact us to obtain additional resources specific to your unique situation.  Please be sure to include your name, email address, and phone number.