Cat Snip

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/09/2026

Got the colony in your backyard fixed? Now take Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) to the next level by attending this targeted TNR workshop! Learn how to identify areas of high need in your community, then strategically concentrate your trappers, surgeries and other TNR resources and achieve meaningful, long-term impact.

Virtual Workshop: Increasing Impact with Targeted TNR
May 16 | 2–4 pm ET
$10 fee
Register now 🐾
https://communitycatscentral.com/events/increasing-your-impact-with-targeted-tnr-2026/

05/06/2026

Animal shelters can be overwhelming places, impacting cats’ well-being and adoptability. In this session, we’ll explore actionable strategies to reduce stress and fear for cat fosters.

🔗 https://maddies.fund/FosterConnectionMay2026

05/05/2026

New research indicates shelters may be at particular risk for the most deadly and contagious form of FIP.

Deadly feline coronavirus variant has been present in the US for more than a decade

"Cornell researchers have discovered that a lethal variant of feline coronavirus, previously thought to be limited to a devastating 2023 outbreak in Cyprus that killed thousands of cats, has in fact appeared in the United States, raising concerns about future large-scale outbreaks in vulnerable cat populations.: Read more: https://phys.org/news/2026-04-deadly-feline-coronavirus-variant-decade.html

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Meow!

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

What does this finding mean in a cat ?
A_ Nasopharyngeal polyp, cat will be fine after surgical removal
B_ Cuterebra infestation
C_ It is an intact male
D_ Lingual polyp, can remove, but recurrence is common
E_ Female in estrus

05/01/2026

“Kitten season” sounds cute, but there’s really nothing cute about it. This time of year should really be called “pregnant cat season.”

Behind every photo of tiny kittens is a reality we don’t always see:
- A kitten, barely five months old herself, already pregnant.
- A stray cat giving birth under a porch, alone and scared.
- Litter after litter, born into a world where there simply aren’t enough homes.

Cats can become pregnant while they’re still kittens themselves. Shelters fill up,
rescues stretch beyond capacity, and far too many cats and kittens don’t make it out.

Spay/neuter is the solution! If you have a cat, NOW is the time. Not later.

If your pet is already fixed, you can still be part of the solution by spreading the word.
Let’s stop calling it “kitten season", and start doing something about it.

05/01/2026

What happens when a rescuer steps back and asks: why isn't this scaling?

Stacy sits down with Will Zweigart, the mind behind Flatbush Cats and the investigative podcast Underfoot, for a conversation that challenges everything we think we know about sustainable animal welfare.

Will's background in strategy and communications led him to a bold conclusion: rescue alone can't solve the urban cat crisis. Real, lasting change requires affordable veterinary access, high-volume spay/neuter services, municipal accountability, and smart policy advocacy. That thinking led to the launch of Flatbush Vet, which performed over 7,000 surgeries in a single year.

This episode goes far beyond storytelling. It's a blueprint for nonprofits, advocates, and anyone who wants to think bigger about what's possible for cats and communities by 2035.
If you're ready to move from reaction to strategy, this one is for you.

🎧 Listen now: https://communitycatscentral.com/episode-622-will-zweigart/

04/30/2026

Upcoming Webinar - Understanding, Managing and Preventing Diarrhea in Kittens
May 6 @ 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT - https://zurl.co/KittenDiarrhea

Diarrhea is one of the most common health challenges in kittens, and it can quickly become serious if not managed properly. In this 30‑minute webinar, Rosemarie Crawford, LVT, will guide fosters, caregivers, pet owners, and shelter volunteers through the key causes of diarrhea, how to recognize when it’s minor versus when urgent care is needed, and practical steps you can take to provide supportive care at home, along with simple things you can do to help prevent many cases of diarrhea.

04/30/2026

Thank you! Pack wraps, a ton of zip ties (for emergency cat carrier repair), and binder clips. I took zip ties and binder clips off the list, because these will keep me stocked for a long while. Would you like to help out?

Link to Cat Snip's Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BHLC6HM7M5EX/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?fbclid=IwZnRzaARYvsNhZmRrCWotTS00MlFLcGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7FCS3D-LdUnhlNOlwgl1RemdFZW8ccBbw-SPbigf_VsJHSRw8OirUFkcrBVg_aem_oM1frQsMLFnjKPM9QdOs_A&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQHBD0eEtsOciGn8RpeqZYi7JwtsXecc5thH2jHlPJJ_Lf1C6_8f-cUrvZZn&channel_type=fb