Friends of Feral and Homeless Cats and Kittens Inc

06/06/2026

Thank you to the generous people at Indian Meadows in Lerona that sent us this donation! It's because of our wonderful supporters that we can afford to feed our 60+ permanent residents

06/04/2026

Thank you Michael Fox-Smerick for your donation of 6 Feliway dispensers! They really help our kitties stay mellow!

05/01/2026

We would like to thank our wonderful supporters for their generous donations over the past few weeks.

04/17/2026

We strongly support and promote TNR. It works!

When People Attack TNR, Here’s What They Never Tell You:

Every time a community tries to protect feral and free-roaming cats, a small group of TNR opponents appears with old talking points, bad science, and exaggerated claims about needing to "kill the cats to save the birds."

Let’s be clear:

They’re not using real data. They rely on outdated myths, flawed calculations, and rejected models that were never based on actual field studies.

Here’s what they don’t want people to know:

1. “Outdoor cats kill every bird in America!”

This claim comes from a single untested model that assumes:

• every cat hunts all the time,

• every bird body is found,

• every kill is counted,

• and cats act like machines instead of real animals.

Actual studies show the opposite: neutered colony cats roam less, hunt less, and stay close to their food sources. The more TNR you have, the less impact on wildlife you see because stable colonies stop producing waves of hungry kittens.

2. “But they reproduce like crazy!”

Not fixed cats. Only unfixed ones.

Here’s what the anti-TNR group doesn’t acknowledge: if you remove cats, new unfixed ones will move in to fill the space and start breeding right away. This is known as the Vacuum Effect, and it’s been documented worldwide.

TNR stops the breeding. Killing removes the cats but never the population pressure, which is why it fails every time.

3. “We need to trap and kill them to solve the problem.”

Communities have tried that for over 50 years. If it worked, we wouldn’t still be discussing this.

What has worked? TNR. Every city that implements high-volume TNR sees:

• fewer shelter intakes,

• fewer kittens born outdoors,

• healthier colonies,

• quieter neighborhoods,

• and significantly reduced shelter killing.

That’s called measurable results, not ideology.

4. “Feeders make the problem worse!”

Not at all. Unmanaged, unfixed colonies grow. Managed, neutered colonies shrink.

Feeders are the reason cats can be trapped, monitored for illness, vetted, and humanely reduced over time. They are crucial to every successful TNR program across the country.

5. “TNR doesn’t work, I read it online.”

They read that on an opinion blog that references itself, not actual science.

Meanwhile, entire counties have reduced kitten intake by 70–90% after implementing TNR.

Large shelters have cut their kill rates from “automatic euthanasia” to functional No Kill because colonies have stopped producing endless kittens.

Neighborhoods report less noise, less spraying, fewer fights, and fewer problems after TNR, not before.

The bottom line:

People who attack TNR aren’t defending wildlife. They’re advocating for outdated, cruel policies that have never worked.

People who support TNR are promoting:

• humane management,

• real science,

• stable colonies,

• fewer kittens born outdoors,

• lower shelter intake,

• lower shelter killing,

• and healthier communities for both people and animals.

TNR works. The data is clear. The only debate left is whether communities will choose compassion, or continue to rely on failed methods from the past.

04/15/2026

I thought we would let everyone know that Chewy is running a promotion right now, if you order $100 worth of qualifying food items you will receive a $30 e gift card. You have to enter the promo code HAVEFUN at checkout and it is only on qualifying foods. This would be a good opportunity to help keep our kitties stocked with food. Basically you're getting $100 worth of food for $70. We are always looking for those deals to help save and this is a good opportunity. Your continued support is always appreciated.

04/11/2026

What are the two phrases we hear most in rescue?

“I want them to go to a good home.”
“I don’t want them going to a kill shelter because they might be euthanized.”

These words come from a place of love. We hear the worry, the compassion, the hope that there’s a safe answer for every cat and every kitten.

When we ask, “What is your solution?” it’s not meant to sound harsh. It comes from a place of heartbreak and reality, because we are the ones holding these animals, trying to make impossible choices, wishing there were more space, more homes, more resources. 💔

There isn’t a magical place where all of them can go. There isn’t a backup plan waiting somewhere. Right now, there are tens of millions of homeless cats 😿 in this country, and shelters and rescues are already doing everything they possibly can. So the only way forward… is together.

If we don’t want cats and kittens to suffer, we have to prevent the litters before they happen. That means spaying and neutering the cats we feed and care for.

It means acting early—before there’s another pregnancy.

It means making room when we can, helping when we’re able, and supporting efforts like TNR.

And sometimes, it means facing incredibly difficult decisions with compassion and responsibility.

None of this is easy. None of it feels good. But it is what truly protects them.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding the weight of the situation and realizing that every one of us who cares is part of the solution.

If you need help, please reach out. Rescues want to help. But if they are full, it’s not because they don’t care. It’s because they’re already stretched beyond capacity. Your litter isn’t the only litter. That doesn’t make it less important, but it does mean we have to think bigger, act sooner, and work together.

Because the good news—the hopeful, powerful truth—is this:

‼️Unwanted litters are 100% preventable‼️

Spay and neuter is the only way to stop the cycle before it starts. It is the most humane choice we have.

If you have other ideas, we are always open to hearing them. But until then, this is how we save them, before they ever have to be saved. 😻

04/10/2026

Meet Tank, now called "Bubba Tank". This is another happy ending.
Tank was trapped during one of our TNR sessions in a local community back last summer. All the neighbors were quick to come and tell me that they hope I captured the big tomcat who was a bully to everyone around. Well I did catch the big Tom cat he was almost one of the first to go in the trap. And let me tell you he certainly was big, 17 pounds. His skin was in terrible shape and he was loaded with fleas and ticks .What was discovered when he was being held awaiting his vetting was that he was not a feral cat at all he ended up being the sweetest kindest most gentle boy in the world. He loved and craved attention and absolutely loved food. We did discover that this sweet boy was FIV positive and like we've said before because so many in the community are uneducated about FIV positive status we just figured he would end up living with us at the rescue. Boy we're we wrong. Not long after he was better a previous adopted from up North contacted us looking for another cat and FIV positive status was no worry for her. We told her about Tank, sent photos and she fell in love. He made the trip up North like a true champ. He is now living indoors, and is so loved and pampered every day. He was NOT the Bully everyone labeled him as . He was a kind gentle soul just waiting on his chance and he got it. Stories like this is what keeps us going . Thank you for loving Bubba Tank and changing his world forever ..

04/08/2026

The Cat Mobile is on the road again- early morning trip heading north with 11 cats and 6 kittens!

04/05/2026

Rescue is so full of heartbreak, ups and downs, worry, fatigue, frustration and mental, emotional and financial drain. Once in awhile we do have a happy ending that just renews us all.
This is Franklin, and this is the story of his happy ending. Franklin was found last summer clearly dumped at one of the feral cat colonies that's managed daily. He was hot, scared and hungry but still decided to take a chance and trust the feeder so she was able to grab him and we assumed his care. Franklin was a much older 10 years plus tom cat who obviously had no vet care.his entire life, his skin was a mess full of scratches and scabs and he was full of tick's, fleas and worms and still an intact male. Once we obtained him you could just see it in his eyes that he was clearly so very appreciative to finally be safe and his many years of worry were finally over. He was safe and loved. Franklin received all the necessary vet care he needed and unfortunately tested positive for FIV which makes no difference to us because we all know that this is not a death sentence. Unfortunately though most of the community is still very uneducated about fiv and believe that these cats can't live a normal life among other cats ,so we had just accepted the fact that he would stay with us. But then one day a previous adopter all the way in Connecticut who had adopted an FIV positive cat from us in the past called and asked for another cat. We knew right away she would not have any issues with Franklin being Fiv positive and we knew that with Franklin's kind, accepting and appreciate temperament that he would be perfect for her and her other cats. Franklin made the long trip to Connecticut like a champ. He is absolutely living his best life and is so loved . The last picture is his Easter photo with his friend. You can clearly tell his happy he is to finally have a home and someone who treasures him. This has renewed our souls.
Please when you're looking to adopt, don't overlook the old, the disabled or the not perfect cats because you are definitely missing out in some of the most treasured times and memories ever. These cats know what's it's like to be looked over and are ever so grateful for everyday and every minute that they are finally safe and loved.
Happy Easter from all of us here at the rescue.

03/29/2026

We Hate to sound like a broken record, but we are full and are trying our best to care for the cats we have in our care at this time..