If a healthy unowned cat is not eligible for our adoption program, EAS may qualify the cat for our RTF program. They are also often not suitable for our adoption program.

These cats are usually very frightened in a shelter environment, and we aim to make their stay as short as possible. If a healthy, but under-socialized or feral cat arrives at EAS, it is our goal to provide it with the most stress-free experience possible. These programs are highly beneficial as they allow the cat to receive services without having to be admitted to a shelter. The Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project operates a free or low-cost spay/neuter clinic in Lynnwood. The Community Cat Coalition provides resources for Trap-Neuter-Return programs and help caring for community cats. What if the cat is unaltered and is breeding?Ĭonsider reaching out to our partner organizations who can help. For urgent situations, please call 42 and press 0 to reach a staff member. If the cat is from one of these areas, and you can catch or trap it, please first submit an online found report to set up an appointment to bring it in. If a stray cat appears sick or injured, please first determine if EAS is the correct shelter for your area by consulting the list below. Please contact the Community Cat Coalition for more information. Ear-tipping is a humane and safe way to notify the public that the cat has been altered. In most cases EAS will not accept healthy-appearing ear-tipped cats. If a cat is missing the tip of one ear, this means the cat is likely an unowned spayed/neutered and vaccinated community cat. If you've found a litter of kittens, please refer to our Community Kittens page. Most outdoor cats have an owner or caretaker and aren't lost. For most cats, even the most well-run shelter is a frightening, stressful environment. Unless it's sick or injured, bringing a cat to a shelter may not be in it's best interest. If a 'stray' cat appears healthy and thriving, it is usually best to leave it alone or if friendly, check its collar for an ID tag. The term Community Cat can refer to pet cats who spend time outdoors as well as outdoor feral or under-socialized cats. Have you found a stray cat and are not sure what to do?Įverett Animal Shelter follows the ASPCA’s statement on Community Cats.

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