What We Do
The Visalia Feral Cat Coalition seeks to reduce cat overpopulation by practicing, teaching, and raising awareness of Trap Neuter Return Manage (TNRM). We believe through community cooperation and outreach we can eliminate the suffering of these abandoned animals by breaking the reproductive cycle. We are committed to the well-being of our local feral and community cats.
The Visalia Feral Cat Coalition targets identified problem areas in Visalia, California and surrounding cities. We work with the residents and/or business owners by education on TNR and feral cat colony management. In cooperation with the residents or business owners, a mass trapping is scheduled. Cats are trapped and taken to a clinic where they are neutered, vaccinated and their ears are tipped. Kittens and socialized cats are fostered by volunteers and placed into homes. Healthy adult feral/community cats are returned to their colony site where designated caretakers provide food, shelter and continuing care. Follow up trappings are conducted for missed or stray cats.
The Visalia Feral Cat Coalition is pleased to offer TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) vouchers for the spaying and neutering of feral and community cats, requiring only a $40 copay. To qualify for this program, the cats must be living independently, and we will ensure that each participating cat receives an ear tip as a mark of their spay/neuter status.
Additionally, we provide loaner traps on a first-come, first-served basis to assist with the trapping process.
While we would love to help every cat in need, our primary focus is on feral and community cats, as our resources are limited. As a volunteer-run organization that relies entirely on donations, we do not have the funding to cover the costs of spaying and neutering non-feral cats. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to improve the lives of our local feral and community cat population. Thank you for your commitment to this important cause!
1315 W Olive Street, Porterville, CA 93257Â Â 559 615-1116.
**Appointments Required:** To use our vouchers at the Simi Valley Non-profit Spay and Neuter Clinic, please call them at the end of the month. Leave a message indicating that you need appointments for feral cats and that you will be using our vouchers. They will return your call to schedule an appointment. Remember to check their Facebook page to see when appointments open for the upcoming month.
Valley Oak SPCA
We announce available appointments on our Facebook page and website. Typically, each month we host a large clinic for 60-80 cats. Sign-ups are open for a 24-hour period, after which a lottery system is used to allocate spots fairly.
Our Board of Directors
Lisa Kucala
President
Cat Lover, Cat Mom! Lisa Kucala is current President of Visalia Feral Cat Coalition. I have previously been the Vice President for the year 2018. My love of animals made me join VFCC. I started out as a volunteer, trapping and feeding local feral cats. The other members taught me so much. Quickly becoming a member I learned how to tame foster feral kittens and even helped with tech work during the spay/neuters. My computer and marketing skills came in handy as I helped the coalition grow so we could save more cats.
Janice Cox
Vice President
Marc Egge
Executive Development Officer
Mark Kucala
Board Member
Cat Lover, Cat Dad!
Dianne Billgren
Board Member & Secretary Officer
I am proud to hold a dual role as both a Director and the Secretary Officer for the Visalia Feral Cat Coalition. This rewarding, yet challenging position enables me to bring my experience of working with feral and community cats for over 18 years along with my regular and current practice and belief of TNRM to the table. This allows me to utilize my strong leadership and social skills in a creative way for the organization. As a staple at almost every VFCC event and educational booth, you will find me there as myself or appearing as the VFCC’s beloved mascot, CLAWDIA, a character which I proudly created and bring to life. Today, I walk the talk by independently managing a large, established feral and community cat colony, along with being out there in the trenches doing regular TNR to help as many feral and community cats that I can live a better life. I believe wholeheartedly in our mission and have a deep, genuine love for these vulnerable outdoor felines.
Our Clinics
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Simi Valley Non-Profit Spay and Neuter Clinic in Porterville for their ongoing dedication and support.
This clinic provides essential low-cost spay and neuter services, demonstrating a deep understanding of the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program and its role in managing feral cat populations. Their consistent efforts help give feral cats the opportunity for healthier, safer lives while significantly reducing overpopulation concerns in the community.
The Visalia Feral Cat Coalition (VFCC) is profoundly grateful for their partnership, which ensures that both cats and dogs have access to affordable, high-quality care options.
For more information or to schedule services, please contact their Porterville location:
1315 W Olive St
Porterville, CA. 93257
559 615-1116
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We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Valley Oak SPCA for their unwavering support and dedication to our community. Their contributions go far beyond what is widely recognized, as they consistently go above and beyond to make a meaningful impact.
The Valley Oak SPCA has been instrumental in the success of our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) voucher program and associated clinics, and we are deeply appreciative of their partnership and commitment.
For those interested in learning more or scheduling services, their veterinary clinic is located at:
Valley Oak SPCA Veterinary Clinic 9405 W. Goshen Avenue Visalia, CA 93291 Phone: (559) 741-1121
Thank you once again for your invaluable work in improving animal welfare throughout the region.
We would like to express our profound gratitude to Companion Animal Medical Center in Visalia and its dedicated veterinary team for their indispensable partnership with the Visalia Feral Cat Coalition (VFCC).
Without the unwavering support of Companion Animal Medical Center, our TNRM (Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage) program would not exist in its current form. Dr. Nanette Kuswa generously volunteered countless hours and resources over the years, providing essential care and expertise that laid the foundation for our efforts.
Upon Dr. Kuswa’s retirement, Dr. Kelly Tarkington, DVM, seamlessly assumed leadership of the practice with exceptional grace, skill, and continuity. Having worked at the clinic since her teenage years, Dr. Tarkington has been a steadfast supporter of VFCC throughout her career. She has repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary commitment by performing complex surgical procedures on feral cats that others might have declined, investing the time and expertise required to address challenging cases and improve outcomes for these animals.
Dr. Tarkington continues to collaborate closely with us, conducting mass spay/neuter clinics and performing voucher surgeries that positively impact countless lives. Her compassion and professionalism make a tangible difference in the welfare of both feral cats and the broader community.
Thank you, Dr. Tarkington, and the entire team at Companion Animal Medical Center, for your ongoing dedication and invaluable contributions to animal welfare.
5229 W Walnut Ave, Visalia, CA 93277, 559 625-9920.
