Cat Snip

09/27/2025

Did you know? Over 80% of cats relinquished to shelters or abandoned are unspayed or unneutered.😿

Early spay and neuter reduces or eliminates many behavioral issues that lead to shelter relinquishment or abandonment such as spraying and howling.

Curious about other benefits of early spay and neuter? Learn more here: https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/feline-fix-by-five/

09/18/2025

🐾 Ever seen a cat with a “tipped” ear? That clipped ear is one of the universal signs that a feral cat has been spayed or neutered! It’s a helpful visual cue, especially for outdoor cats.

You might also find a small teal tattoo on a pet’s belly (midline abdomen), placed near the incision to serve the same purpose. But it’s a lot easier to spot an ear tip than search through fur!

This visual marker is common in cats who’ve been through TNR—Trap-Neuter-Return:
✔️ Cats are humanely trapped.
✔️ They’re spayed or neutered, ear-tipped and/or tattooed.
✔️ Then they’re returned to their original location to live out their lives.

TNR improves cat welfare, reduces overpopulation, and minimizes behaviors like fighting. It’s shelter medicine in action—and a great way to be kind to cats AND the community. 🐱💛

Purdue University IVMA: Indiana Veterinary Medical Association Humane Society for Greater Lafayette Indiana State Board of Animal Health Feline Veterinary Medical Association

09/14/2025

09/10/2025

It’s been a challenging few days at Cat Snip. TNR Monday (and Sunday) saw a colony with some older cats that had some really bad teeth. Several cats needed full mouth extractions. This is time consuming, but releasing these feral cats back with painful mouths is just not an option. In most cases, this is their one and only time to receive veterinary care. Cat Snip makes the commitment to do what we can to improve the lives of feral cats. We also want to thank our TNR partners, who share our philosophy and take responsibility for payment and recovery for these cats. Even though the cost at Cat Snip is deeply discounted, it still adds up. Please support your local TNR groups!
Cats Limited
Hendricks County Humane Society
Humane Society of Putnam County
Street Cat Community Outreach
Community Cats of Hamilton County

08/27/2025

Need another great reason to fix by five months?

A study conducted by Banfield Pet Hospitals found that male cats lived 62% longer and female cats lived 39% longer if they were fixed.

That's quite a large percentage - especially for neutered males! Reasons for the longevity of fixed cats include less risk of roaming, which can result in animal attacks, infections, injuries, and vehicle strikes.

Click here to learn more: https://www.humaneworld.org/en/resources/why-and-when-you-should-spay-or-neuter-your-pet #:~:text=A%20University%20of%20Georgia%20study,female%20dogs%20was%2026.3%25%20longer.

08/27/2025

🎵It's a Love Story, baby just meow yes🎵... to spay/neuter!

Unlike celebrities, cats are a little less formal with their engagement announcements. But when it comes to romance, they don’t Shake It Off—they move fast. One Wildest Dream and suddenly it’s "You Belong With Me… and six kittens".

A female cat can get pregnant as early as 4 months old and may have multiple litters a year. That’s a Cruel Summer of kittens before you know it!

Don’t let your cat be Trouble, Trouble, Trouble—spay/neuter keeps them healthier, prevents All Too Well many litters, and saves lives.

Don’t wait until a Midnight proposal—say “I do” to spay/neuter today. 🐾💍

08/26/2025

Cat Snip will be open on Labor Day for TNR and spay/neuter. Let’s keep those kitties out of labor!

08/20/2025

🛑 PLEASE DON’T FEED OR TRAP OUT OF CAT FOOD CANS 🚫

Cats can so easily cut their tongues trying to lick the food out of the cans.

Please put food on plates, dishes, lids, cardboard, etc. - and be sure to keep your feeding area/station neat and tidy.

08/19/2025

Once kittens have found their forever homes, it’s essential to deep clean and disinfect their space and everything in it. This process will help minimize the transmission of pathogens to the next kittens you care for or your pets. In our article, Minimizing Disease Transmission by Deep Cleaning learn the steps to deep clean and disinfect the space as much as possible. https://zurl.co/Disinfection

08/16/2025

Reproduction 101 👩‍🎓
*75% of kittens born outdoors die or disappear before the age of 6 months. Stop the cycle of suffering before it starts.

🐈 Kittens come from other kittens. Males and females can reach sexual maturity at only 4 months of age and can start mating.

🐈 Kittens come from sick cats. Diseases can be passed along from mother to kitten in these instances.

🐈 Kittens come from "free kittens" who never got sterilized.

🐈 Kittens come from outdoor cats, 85% of them. But that means 15% come from indoor pets.

🐈 Kittens come from low-income areas where people don't realize there may be resources to help them.

🐈 Kittens come from unaltered cats and kittens who are rehomed.

🐈 Kittens come from cats who are left behind when their owner moves.

🐈 Kittens come from cats that breed within their own feline families causing genetic disorders, deformities and illnesses.

🐈 Kittens come from mother cats who have had litter after litter after litter. After so many litters, the health of the kittens are usually compromised.

Only 1️⃣ thing solves all of these - Spay and Neuter. Use google to search for low-cost clinics or TNR assistance in your local area. Don't wait until the middle of kitten season to reach out. Look for info now. Get on waiting lists now.