A feral/community cat is a domestic cat born and raised without human contact, or who has been abandoned or lost and turned wild in order to survive. While some feral/community cats tolerate some human contact, most are too fearful to be handled.

VFCC has a contract to care for specific locations, providing food for the feeders as well as monthly flea treatments for the cats. We keep these locations confidential to prevent cat dumping; however, rest assured there are fewer than 25 cats in total under our care.

We have made several attempts to address the situation with city officials, but unfortunately, we haven’t made much progress. While feeders continue their efforts, we feel limited in our ability to help further. We arranged a meeting with the city manager, but it did not yield the desired outcomes. We also attended City Council meetings, but meaningful change requires public support and collective action. Without greater public involvement, it’s challenging to move forward effectively.

We respect the privacy of individuals who feed and do not monitor the colonies managed by others, as this is their personal decision. Caretakers of these colonies purchase their own food, and while they may not be volunteers with us, they are incredible people. When we receive food or cat litter donations, we distribute them to those we know are actively providing care.

No, we don’t take kittens. The only kittens we foster are kittens we trapped ourselves while taking care of our Coalition colonies.

The colony feeders pay for their own cat food. VFCC has a contract to care for specific locations, providing food for the feeders as well as monthly flea treatments for the cats. We keep these locations confidential to prevent cat dumping; however, rest assured there are fewer than 25 cats in total under our care.

Feral cats are not socialized to people, therefore they are unadoptable as pets. In all shelters in California, feral cats are held two days then euthanized. In the City of Visalia they don’t take feral cats. The City does have a Trap Neuter Return program for free to Visalia residents. Contact the City for more information.

A cat colony is a group of feral or stray cats that live close to each other. Colonies are often formed around shelter and a food source.

When people abandon their domesticated cats or the cat becomes lost, they will learn to live on their own and become feral. If these cats aren’t spayed or neutered, they produce feral kittens who usually live their entire lives without human contact.

We provide food, shelter and education regarding feral/community cat sterilization utilizing the trapping technique known as Trap Neuter Return Manage (TNRM), benefiting the cats and our community.

No. We focus on reducing the growth of feral cat communities through humane Trap Neuter Return Manage.

No. We do not advocate relocation or removal of feral cats. TNR stops the breeding cycle of cats and improves their lives while preventing reproduction. It is a fact that the removal and killing of outdoor cats is never ending and futile.

No. Feral cats have had minimal contact with people, are not socialized and cannot become pets. Feral cats taken to shelters are always euthanized at a high cost to taxpayers. Feral cats can live healthy lives in their outdoor colonies, so the best alternative to adoption is humane Trap Neuter Return Manage.

When you come across kittens living outdoors, you may wonder whether it’s better to take them into your home or leave them outside with their mother. Whatever you decide, it should be in the kittens’ best interest.

To spay/neuter kittens must weigh two pounds. They usually reach this weight at eight to ten weeks of age.

An ear-tip serves as protection for the feral cat. It tells everyone that the cat is being cared for. An ear-tip is the universally recognized symbol of a neutered/spayed feral cat. During surgery, 1/8″ to 1/4″ is removed from the top of an ear. This procedure is performed while the cat is anesthetized and is not painful for the cat. Ear-tipping is the most effective way to identify neutered feral cats, and to ensure that they are not re-trapped and re-anesthetized for surgery. The ear notch can save a feral cat’s life.

Yes. Tax-deductible donations are welcome and needed, and go directly to providing TNR services for feral cats in need.

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Visalia

City of Visalia Animal Services

29016 Hwy 99 Visalia CA 93277

559-713-4700.

VOSPCA

Monthly Clinic

Tulare County Animal Services

https://tcanimalservices.org/animalservices/

14131 Avenue 256
Visalia, CA 93292
(559) 636-4050

Fresno

Fresno Humane Animal Services

TNR Appointment only, call at 8am on Monday mornings to inquire about appointments

Fresnohumane.org/community cats

559 600-7387

HOPE Animal Foundation

5490 W Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA. 93722

559 271-0209

Exeter

Pacific Crest Veterinary Clinic, 

2500 E. Myer Ave, Exeter, CA 93221

559 592-4753

Please call and make an appointment for the Thursday you plan on bringing the cats in. Your feral or community cat will get a rabies shot and ear tip along with the spay/neuter.

Hanford

Friends of Kings County Animal Services

Must be in Kings County

https://www.friendsofkcas.org/

friendsofkcas@yahoo.com

Porterville

Porterville Low Cost Clinic

1315 W Olive St

Porterville, CA. 93257

https://simivalleynonprofitspayandneuter.com/porterville-clinic

call for days they take feral cats

Drop off time is 9:00a.m. Limit 1 feral cats per person

Cats must be in traps and ear tip is mandatory

Selma

New Village Pets

9240 S McCall Ave

Selma CA 93662

559 896+5300

South County Veterinary Hospital

1811 Whitson St

Selma Ca 93662

559 896-8616