Help Neuter & Spay Stray Cats Around Newhall

Hi Newhall neighbors!

My name is Ashley and I have had the pleasure of meeting several of you the past few weeks. Many of you wonderful folks have expressed concern about the colony of abandoned cats living off Campbell Ave.

Unfortunately, their previous owner moved out of his business and left the cats behind, which has caused several issues for the neighborhood and compromised the health and safety of these kitties. The cats are not neutered or spayed and will continue to multiply if we don't take action.

The local shelters are completely full and TNR (trap/neuter/release) programs are also booked months in advance.

Luckily, we were able to get the support of Bay Area Cat Rescue to help trap these kitties and get them neutered/spayed. However, spaying/neutering costs about $200 per cat, and there are at least 10 cats (likely more) that we are trying to help.

This cost also includes vaccinations, flea treatment and ear tipping (a visible marker for outdoor cats that are fixed). In addition to keeping the stray cat population low, spaying/neutering dramatically decreases 'mating' behaviors such as yowling, fighting and urine spraying.

You can find out more about the efficacy of TNR programs and the benefits of spaying/neutering cats here: https://www.alleycat.org/resources/why-trap-neuter-return-feral-cats-the-case-for-tnr/

Donations are tax-deductible and any amount, big or small, will make a huge impact and directly contribute to the health and happiness of our community. Thank you in advance for your support!

More information about Bay Area Cats: Our organization provides resources and enables the community to do trap-neuter-return (TNR). We spend time training, educating, rescuing kittens, and assisting with TNR efforts. We help connect people to spay/neuter resources and support those with financial need. We maintain a Facebook group for the community (facebook.com/groups/bayareatnr) and provide resources via our website (bayareacats.org).