Free Feral Day & Community Cat Programs

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Helping Community Cats in El Dorado County

Animal Outreach is committed to reducing cat overpopulation through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs for feral and community cats.

When funding allows, we offer a Free Feral Day approximately once per month for feral and community cats from El Dorado County.

Services provided include:

✔ Spay or neuter surgery

✔ Rabies vaccination

✔ Ear tipping

These services help prevent unwanted litters, improve the health of outdoor cat populations, and reduce the number of cats entering shelters.

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What is a Feral or Community Cat?

Feral and community cats are outdoor cats that may have little or no socialization with people. These cats are often unable to be adopted into traditional homes but can live healthy lives outdoors when their populations are managed through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

TNR is a humane and effective approach that involves trapping outdoor cats, spaying or neutering them, vaccinating them, ear tipping them for identification, and then returning them to their outdoor home.

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Eligibility Requirements

Cats must be feral or community cats.
Cats must be brought in humane live traps.
Cats must be residents of El Dorado County.
Appointments may be required depending on program demand and availability.

Please call us at 530-642-2287 or email frontdesk@animaloutreach.net for current program details and scheduling information.

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Humane Trap Loans

Animal Outreach has humane traps available to help community members safely trap cats for our Free Feral Day program. Traps may be borrowed with a refundable deposit and must be returned in good condition after use.

Our staff can provide basic trapping instructions and answer questions to help ensure a safe and successful trapping experience for both you and the cats. Please contact us in advance to check trap availability and arrange pickup.

Call us at 530-642-2287 or email frontdesk@animaloutreach.net for more information, current deposit requirements, and trap availability.

Schedule an Appointment

Call (530) 642-2287 or email frontdesk@animaloutreach.net to learn more about Free Feral Day and Trap-Neuter-Return resources.

Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode
6101 Enterprise Drive
Diamond Springs, CA 95619

Check our EVENT CALENDAR for the next scheduled Free Feral Day.

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