Central PA Animal Alliance seeks help from the community for a number of its member organizations hard at work reducing and, ultimately, eliminating populations of free-roaming domestic felines throughout central Pennsylvania. Many CPAA member organizations humanely trap, spay or neuter, and vaccinate these animals through Trap Neuter Return (TNR), an effective, humane tool for reducing their numbers.
Most of these free-roaming domestic felines, commonly called “ferals,” are not feral (wild) but strays, discarded pets, or socialized homeless cats who accept indoor homes. Many CPAA member organizations find permanent homes for these animals through their adoption programs.
Truly feral cats prefer to remain apart from humans. Through TNR, cats are spayed or neutered and returned to their original surroundings. In some cases, they cannot be returned to their original surroundings for reasons including displacement by new construction, loss of caretaker, and incidents of cruelty.
CPAA member organizations therefore seek appropriate outdoor surroundings on private property for the infrequent cases requiring relocation of these cats. Examples include: horse farms, rural homesteads, retirement communities, and religious campuses. Requirements for relocation include the presence of caretakers to provide daily food and clean water; and cover such as a barn, shed, or small shelter. Free food and shelters can be provided if necessary. Organizations also provide detailed instructions on acclimation, feeding and other care.
All cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies, and ear-tipped or ear–punched to identify their status as humanely managed homeless cats. In some cases, other services are provided.
For more information call (717) 732-0611 or e-mail zella@cpaa.info.
CPAA is a 501(c)(3)charitable organization committed to ending the killing of cats and dogs as the means of animal population control. For more information, visit www.cpaa.info.
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