SERVICES OF PROJECT CATSNIP:

Strategies for eliminating unowned, free-roaming, feral cats and their offspring, (who can make up a large share of euthanized cats in shelters) must extend beyond the complaint-driven, trap and kill techniques currently employed by most Atlanta animal control departments to controlling the cat population. A large majority of these feral cats, once impounded, are not adoptable. The answer for feral cats lies in community-based Trap-Vaccinate-Alter-Release programs that reduce the threat of zoonotic disease, reduces future population and allow these cats to live out their lives as part of nature.

ESSENTIALS OF A FERAL CAT PROGRAM 
Although the "Trap, Neuter, Return" (TNR) method of feral cat colony management has become increasingly accepted within the humane community, organized programs to help feral cats are not commonplace. TNR is not only humane, it is the most effective way to reduce the number of homeless cats. In addition, feral cat caregivers are a dedicated "army of compassion," and can be one of the greatest resources in combating the problem.

Project CatSnip Offers:

1. CatSnip offers low-cost spay/neuter for feral and owned cats. 
2. Access to humane traps and instructions on how to trap..
3. Cat food drives for feral cat caregivers.
4. Classes on feral cat issues. Experienced Caregivers lead the classes and provide useful information. 
5. Opportunity to help by volunteering. 
6. Advocates on behalf of cats and their caregivers. We educate legislators, public officials, and the media and give advice on cat-related topics.
7. Foster program for tame, healthy ferals and neonatal kittens, Recruit foster parents through volunteer orientations, blurbs places in company newsletters, and flyer hung at pet-supply stores.
8. Cat adoptions at selected locations.