Links
AFCAT (Aggie Feral Cat Alliance of Texas)
http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/afcatDr. Margaret Slater, DVM, teaches at Texas A&M and is the leading academic veterinarian in the field of feral cats and a strong advocate of TNR. She led a study of a TNR program performed on the feral cats living on the grounds of her university. One of the few academic studies performed on the subject to date, it documents the effectiveness of the method. If you scroll down towards the bottom of the AFCAT website, you will find links to Dr. Slater's reports (first 3 items listed under "Other Feral Cat Resources").
Alley Cat Allies
http://www.alleycat.orgAlley Cat Allies, the national feral cat resource, was the first major organization in the United States to advocate for feral cats and promote trap-neuter-return. Based in Washington, D.C., they remain a leader in the field, appearing at conferences nationwide. Currently, their focus is educating animal welfare professionals on the advantages of TNR. On their website, they maintain a virtual library of fact sheets which cover almost every aspect of feral cat care.
Alley Cat Rescue
http://www.saveacat.orgAlley Cat Rescue (ACR) works to protect cats on several levels: locally through rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of cats and nationally through a network of Cat Action Teams, called CAT. ACR is dedicated to the health, well-being and welfare of all cats: domestic, stray, abandoned and feral.
Best Friends Animal Society
http://www.bestfriends.orgBest Friends is the force behind the "No More Homeless Pets" campaign, which seeks to eliminate the euthanasia of cats and dogs. While much of their effort is directed towards finding homes for adoptables, Best Friends also strongly supports TNR as a part of the overall solution. They have fostered a number of groups, including Neighborhood Cats, and assisted them in becoming effective partners in their campaign.
Feral Cat Coalition (San Diego)
http://www.feralcat.comA leader in the organizing of mass spay/neutering clinics (where often over 100 cats are treated one day each month), the Feral Cat Coalition achieved a 50 percent reduction in the euthanasia of all cats over a five year period in San Diego County. Their site contains a long list of articles on various feral cat issues, including one on how to set up a Feral Cat Coalition-type of mass spay/neuter clinic.
Feral Cats in the News - the Feral Cat Blog!
http://www.catsinthenews.blogspot.com/An excellent source for daily updates on articles on feral cats in media around the world. Articles archived since July 1, 2003.
San Francisco SPCA
http://www.sfspca.orgThis organization has led the way in making San Francisco a model for how a city can humanely and effectively utilize TNR to control its feral cat population. After six years of implementing TNR citywide, the SFSPCA was able to demonstrate an over 70 percent reduction in the euthanasia rate for all cats in San Francisco - feral and domestic. Their network is so strong, they are able to return to their colonies over 90 percent of the eartipped cats turned into the city shelter. They offer materials on their programs, as well as a nine-part video series on feral cat management.
Stray Pet Advocacy
http://www.straypetadvocacy.orgA comprehensive clearinghouse of research, data and articles on the most pressing issues facing feral cat activists. "It is the goal of this web site to consolidate sources of information that pertain to issues affecting homeless, stray and feral companion animals and to provide the research and advocacy materials you need to achieve the necessary changes."
World Animal Foundation
http://www.WorldAnimalFoundation.comThe World Animal Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the planet and the animals that inhabit it. WAF works with other not-for-profit organizations dedicated to planet preservation and animal issues. WAF works through public education, research, investigations, animal rescue, legislation, special events, and direct action.
