Community Cat Research and Resources

Community cat programs are built on years of research from leaders in the field of animal welfare, and are supported by shelters, veterinarians, organizations and advocacy groups.
We have consolidated helpful resources here for anyone seeking to learn more about community cats.

Animal Welfare Organization Websites

East County Animal Rescue
Volunteers trap/neuter/return (TNR) community cats; may foster and re-home kittens.
eastcountyanimalrescue.org
[email protected]

Feral Cat Coalition
Provides free spay/neuter for community cats.
feralcat.com
855-322-2287

San Diego Humane Society
Provides free spay/neuter for community cats and rents traps.
sdhumane.org/services/spay-and-neuter
619-299-7012

Alley Cat Allies
Information and resources for all things community cats including a guide to trap/neuter/return.
alleycat.org/our-work/trap-neuter-return

Kitten Lady
Found kitten assessment and care information.
kittenlady.org/kitten-care

Recorded Webinars and Lectures

A Virtual Lecture with Kate Hurley, DVM: Rethinking the Shelter’s Role in Community Cat Management
Dr. Hurley’s groundbreaking research provides the basis for community cat programs nationwide. This is a recording of her presentation for San Diego Humane Society.

The Future for Cat Intake at Shelters
This webinar, sponsored by Best Friends, reviews the rationale for providing innovative solutions for community cats.

Downloads

San Diego Humane Society has helpful resources for our Community Cat Program that we encourage everyone to use and share with friends, family and neighbors.

Each of these downloadable PDFs includes both English and Spanish versions.