San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition

🐾 There is one day left of National Adoption Week and there is still time for you to meet your new furry friend! Discover the loving cats available for adoption through the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition!

🌟 Meet Snickers, Coal, Mama Coco, Cinderella, and Midnight. These adorable cats are just waiting for someone like you to give them a loving home! Visit our website at https://sanantonioferalcats.org/adoption/adoptable-cats/ to learn more about these sweet felines, and the other cats we have available for adoption!

Feel free to email us at [email protected] for additional information.

Let's make a difference in these cats' lives together! 🐱❤️

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spirit Night at Willie's on July 10th! Together, we raised an amazing $125.94 to support our cause. Your participation and generosity make a real difference in our community.

Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night on August 14th! Let's come together once again to make an even greater impact. Follow us for more details and get ready to dine for a cause!

📣 Update about our partnership with Spay Neuter Network (SNN)

On July 19th SNN will be accepting 30 feral cats for surgery! On July 29th & 30th: SNN will be open and accepting 6 feral cats each day. To qualify for the discounted SNN rate, attend our in-person TNR class or watch our online class (about 1 hour) at https://sanantonioferalcats.org/resources/

SNN WILL BE CLOSED FROM July 31st - Aug 2nd

🕘 Drop off: 9:00 - 9:30 AM Pick-up: around 3:30pm

📍 Address: 210 Tuleta Dr. #3, San Antonio, TX 78212

Thank you for helping us make a difference for our feline friends! 🐱💙

🐾 This National Adoption Week (July 15 – 21, 2024), we're teaming up with PetSmart Charities to make a difference for pets in need! Join us in celebrating this special week by considering adoption and changing a furry friend's life forever. Whether you're looking for a playful kitten or a loyal companion, there's a perfect match waiting for you. SAFCC has several adoption locations where you can meet cats looking for forever homes. Check out our adoption locations:

PETSMART
🐾PetSmart – Alamo Ranch
5435 W TX-1604 Loop, San Antonio, TX 78253
🐾PetSmart – Dove Creek
415 W Loop 1604 S, Suite 119, San Antonio, TX 78253
🐾PetSmart – Windcrest
8520 Fourwinds Dr, San Antonio, TX 78239
🐾PetSmart – Westover Marketplace (151/410)
119 SW Loop 410 Dr, San Antonio, TX 7828245

PETCO
🐾Petco – Bandera Road
11398 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250
🐾Petco – Stone Oak
23014 US-281 #107, San Antonio, TX 78258
🐾Petco – De Zavala
12651 Vance Jackson Rd. #119, San Antonio, TX 78230
🐾Petco – San Pedro
125 NW Loop 410 #350, San Antonio, TX 78216
🐾Petco – Terrell Heights
1211 Austin Highway, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78209

Let's make this National Adoption Week unforgettable for pets and families alike! 🐶❤️🐱

This we're kicking off PetSmart National Adoption Week (July 15th-28th) with an exciting announcement! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to have been selected to participate in FIV/FeLV Pilot Program! We are the only Texas-based rescue currently in the pilot.

With 10 FIV cats and 1 FeLV cat in our program, we aspire to find several of them loving homes during this pilot, which runs from July 15th to October 21st. This program allows us to bring our positively amazing FIV and FeLV cats to adoption events at partnered PetSmart stores and even stay in their adoption centers. This provides them with a fantastic opportunity to be seen by the public, allowing their wonderful personalities to truly shine! ✨

All the cats going to events and staying at our adoption centers are in good health, not showing any signs of illness, and will be closely monitored during their stays.

So, let's hear it for these fabulous felines like Luna, Mr. Peters, Gimli, Fog and Cousteau and wish them luck finding their furever homes!

Stay tuned for more updates and come meet these amazing cats at the PetSmart adoption events! We can't wait to find them their forever homes where they can shower their new families with love and purrs. 💖

TODAY IS THE DAY!! We are offering free Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) classes, in-person! Discover how you can lend a helping paw to outdoor community cats using the ONLY method that truly works! By joining one of our classes, you’ll unravel the basics of the TNR process, master the art of safely and humanely managing and reducing outdoor cat populations, explore low-cost spay/neuter options, snag-free trap loan resources, uncover after-surgery recovery protocols, and even learn how to whisker away cat nuisance problems. For more information about this class visit: https://sanantonioferalcats.org/resources/

🌿♻️ At Pet Supplies Plus, they're not just about providing for our furry friends—they're helping us care for our planet too! ♻️🌿

Have you noticed the recycle containers in their stores? You can now bring your empty cat (and dog!) food bags with you when you visit any Pet Supplies Plus location. It's an easy way to ensure these bags are properly recycled!

Please note, they won't be accepting pet toys, beds, accessories, aluminum cans, paperboard packaging, or rigid pet food containers in these bins. Let's all do our part to reduce our carbon paw-prints together!

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Sink your claws into something truly rewarding! We are offering free Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) classes, in-person on Saturday, July 13th! Discover how you can lend a helping paw to outdoor community cats using the ONLY method that truly works! By joining one of our classes, you’ll unravel the basics of the TNR process, master the art of safely and humanely managing and reducing outdoor cat populations, explore low-cost spay/neuter options, snag-free trap loan resources, uncover after-surgery recovery protocols, and even learn how to whisker away cat nuisance problems. For more information about this class visit: https://sanantonioferalcats.org/resources/

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you saw this first! We are excited to announce that SNIPSA is offering FREE in July!
You must show proof that you live within the city limits with a valid ID or utility bill. There is a limit of 3 cats per person. The cats must be dropped off in a trap covered with a tarp. Surgery includes rabies & FVRCP vaccines, long-acting pain injections, and ear tips.
Dates: July 12th (FULL) - 25 cats & July 26th (Friday) - 25 cats (BY Appointment at https://snipsa.org/feral-community-cat-program)
Address: 4218 McCullough Ave. 78212
Drop Off: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Pick Up: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
To be eligible to use a trap from SAFCC you will need to attend our in-person TNR class or watch our online class (approximately 1 hour) at https://sanantonioferalcats.org/resources/

Update: All systems are back online!

🚨🐱 Mews Alert 🐱🚨

Uh oh, it looks like our helpline is taking "a paws"! 🐾 Due to an outage with Spectrum, we’re currently unable to take calls. For urgent requests, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. For everything else, please be patient while we work to get things purrfectly back on track. 🐾

Thank you for your understanding and support! 🐱💕

🐾 It's , and today we need your help for some very special cats in our Community Cat Adoption Program. 🐱❤️

What do a cat with a wound above their enucleated eye, a kitten with a possibly broken front forearm with an infection, a kitten with multiple wounds on his chest, and a kitten with head trauma have in common? They are all recent intakes in our program, and each one is a special medical case requiring tailored care and vetting.

Three of these new intakes came to us from ACS after their urgent plea last week when they hit capacity. We are expecting two more special medical adults to be released to our care later this week. Though we hope their recoveries are smooth and without complications, they need your support to receive the best possible care.

Your donations ensure these deserving cats get the medical attention, love, and support they need to heal and thrive. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant impact on their lives.

Please help us help them today and interact with this post or share it. Together, we can provide the care they need and give them the chance for a brighter future.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. 🐾❤️!

Calling all purr-ific volunteers! We need your help in several crucial roles:

🐾Helpline Volunteers: Spend just half a day a week returning calls and logging info. It's the purr-fect role for remote workers or retirees!

🐾Trapper Team: Experienced trappers urgently needed to help prevent a catastrophe of kittens in South San Antonio. Earn $20 per cat for TNR jobs.

🐾Fosters: Provide temporary purr-adise for cats and kittens in need. One-time fosters can help whisker them away to safety!

🐾Bilingual Volunteers: Help us translate materials into Spanish so more community members can access our TNR resources. ¡Es purr-imordial!

🐾Wednesday Clinic Volunteer: Join our AM shift for our spay/neuter clinic. It's a pawsome opportunity to make a tangible difference!

🐾Feral Shelter Supply & Storage: Donate Styrofoam boxes or offer storage space to support our Feral Shelters Program. It's the cat's meow in recycling!

Together, we can ensure every cat gets a fur-ever home. For more information and to fill out our volunteer form today visit www.sanantonioferalcats.org/volunteer! 🐱💙

🌟 It's at SAFCC! In June, thanks to a purr-tastic donation from Tractor Supply Co., our fosters received much-needed cat food, purr-oviding a vital lifeline during kitten season. Your support ensures these whiskered wonders get the care they deserve without putting a paw in the foster's wallet.

If you'd like to contribute to our foster program by donating supplies, visit the Community Cat Adoption Program Wishlist here: https://a.co/dQyrIqv. Together, we can make a pawsitive impact for cats in South San Antonio! 🐾💙

Meow-tastic Updates from SAFCC! This weekend was a whirlwind of purr-fect events. We had a blast at the Pet Wellness Fair and our Pride Adoption Event on June 29th—thank you to everyone who came out to learn about our resources and support our mission! We're eager to welcome more trappers to our team to take advantage of the spay/neuter opportunities highlighted in our latest newsletter. We're thrilled to announce that 3 cats (pictured below) found their fur-ever homes! Let's ensure all our adopted kitties enjoy endless summer vacations with their new families. Stay tuned for more adoption events coming soon!

If you'd like to get involved or donate, visit our website for more information. Together, we can make a pawsitive impact for cats in San Antonio! 🐾💙

🐾 It's , and today we're celebrating our Cat of the Month, Cousteau! 🐱✨

Want to keep up with our impact on the community, both for cats and people, and see our Cat of the Month features? Sign up for our newsletter! You'll receive heartwarming stories, updates on our programs, and opportunities to make a difference. You can sign up today on the bottom of our website homepage! https://sanantonioferalcats.org/

Join us this Special Needs Sunday in celebrating Cousteau and advocating for the wonderful cats living with FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus). Cousteau was adopted as a kitten four years ago but was found abandoned this year and diagnosed with FIV during his re-intake veterinary exam. Now as an adult, Cousteau is a larger-than-life black cat with a loving heart and a dapper white tie adorning his chest! At over 15 pounds, he's a gentle giant overflowing with sweetness. Cousteau would describe himself as a full-time expert biscuit baker and part-time weighted blanket, enveloping you in a cocoon of calm and love. Cousteau is also quite playful, goofy, and eager to please. He even comes when called!

Together, we can rewrite the narrative and give Cousteau the loving forever home he truly deserves. 🐾❤️

Today is the day for not one but two great events!

To start the day off we invite you to join us at the Summer Pet Wellness Resource Fair from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. This event is hosted by the City of San Antonio Districts 5 and 7.SAFCC will be there to provide information about what we do throughout San Antonio. There will also be opportunities for FREE pet food, pet IDs and so much more! The event organizers are asking that all pets and furry friends stay home.

After heading to the Summer Pet Wellness Resource Fair swing by Petco - De Zavala to find your newest family member. Our adoption event will be happening from 12:00 PM - 4:00PM.

We can't wait to see you this weekend for a paw-some time!

This summer has been especially hot! Keep your feline friends safe and cool this summer with these Summer Safety Tips for Outdoor Cats🐾🌞

1. Hydration: Fresh, clean water is a must!

2. Shade & Shelter: Provide a shady spot to escape the sun.

3. Heatstroke Warning: Know the signs—panting, drooling, lethargy. Act fast if you see them! If you see a cat in distress, call your local vet or 311 for assistance.

4. Sunburn Protection: Use pet-safe sunscreen on ears and nose. You can also provide shelter to protect from the sun.

5. Paw Safety: Hot pavement can burn paws. Stick to grass or shaded areas.

6. Parasite Prevention: Stay up to date on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.

UPDATE: As of 07/03 this shelter has been claimed!

Are you on the prowl for an outdoor cat shelter and fancy yourself a purrfect fixer-upper? The SAFCC Feral Shelter Program has been gifted a claw-some wooden shelter, but we lack the resources to restore it to its original paw-some condition. It’s FREE to the first feline-friendly responder who can whisker it away. Contact Robert at [email protected].

OR do you want a tote shelter but want someone else to make it for you? We will! Just provide a tote that's at least 31 gallons and we'll supply the rest of the materials and labor for a minimum donation of $20 each.

If you need extra straw? We have bags of straw for a minimum donation of $1/bag, no limit.

For more information and to claim your feline-friendly shelter, shoot Robert an email at [email protected] and include your phone number. Don't let your outdoor kitties miss out on these paw-some accommodations! 🐱✨

🐾 It's , and today we're raising funds for a special kitten named Pippen! 🐱❤️

Pippen, a 9-month-old sweetheart, originally came to us for a TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program when she was just 2 months old. But when it was time to release her, she simply sat beside her foster, looking up as if to say, "Okay, when are we going home?" Little did her foster know that Pippen would soon face a challenging journey with recurrent upper respiratory infections (URIs).

After numerous vet visits, we've discovered that Pippen's URIs are likely due to a soft tissue abnormality in her right sinus. The next crucial step in her journey is to get a CT scan to visualize exactly what the abnormality is, determine if it's removable, and hopefully proceed with a biopsy and a highly specialized surgery to remove the obstruction.

We hope that removing this obstruction will allow Pippen to live a normal, healthy life, free from the constant discomfort of URIs. However, without the CT, we can't move forward. The estimates for the CT scan alone range from $800 to $1200, and we expect the total cost, including biopsy and surgery, to exceed $2000.

Can you help Pippen live a full, happy life? Your donations will directly support her medical care, giving her the chance to breathe easy and enjoy life like any other kitten. Even a small contribution of $2 can make a big difference.

Please interact with this post and share it to spread the word! Together, we can give Pippen the future she deserves. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. 🐾❤️

Paws and whiskers are coming together for a purrfect celebration!

*Event Details:
**Date:** Saturday, June 29, 2024
**Time:** 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
**Location:** Petco 12651 Vance Jackson Suite 119 (Petco- De Zavala)

Get ready for a fur-tastic time filled with kitty cuddles, adorable adoptions, and heartwarming moments. This event is the purrfect opportunity to find a new furry family member.
Mark your calendars, bring your family, and let’s make this Pride Adoption Event a meow-velous one!

📣 Hey there, San Antonio pals! TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE!! 🐾 It's time to show some love to our fur-tastic organization! 🎉 We're clawing our way to the top as the Best Nonprofit Organization in San Antonio for the San Antonio Current’s 34th annual Best of San Antonio® Readers' Choice Awards! 🏆Vote for the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition and all your other purr-fect picks for San Antonio-owned businesses by clicking the link below! 🌟 Don't fur-get, you can cast your vote once a day! Let's make sure our local businesses get the recognition they truly deserve! We are also nominated for Best Adoption Program, and Best Local Business. 🐈 Voting runs from May 18 to June 23. Let's cat-apult our favorites to victory! 🚀🐱
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📣 Hey there, San Antonio pals! Let's paw-sitively make some noise! 🐾 It's time to show some love to our fur-tastic organization! 🎉 We're clawing to the top as the Best Nonprofit Organization in San Antonio for the San Antonio Current’s 34th annual Best of San Antonio® Readers' Choice Awards! 🏆Vote for the San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition and all your other purr-fect picks for San Antonio-owned businesses by clicking the link below! 🌟 Don't fur-get, you can cast your vote once a day! Let's make sure our local businesses get the recognition they truly deserve! We are also nominated for Best Pet Adoption and Best Local Business Initiative. 🐈 Voting runs from May 18 to June 23. Let's cat-apult our favorites to victory! 🚀🐱
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https://vote.sacurrent.com/

Can you Foster with us? The San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition Community Cat Adoption Program (CCAP) receives more calls about kittens than any other group in town, yet our Foster Program is one of the smallest. Fostering is saving lives and is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Email us today to find out about fostering. We provide food, toys, and medical care. You provide love! To learn more about fostering cats like Amyy, Pumpkin Spice, Jackie Chan, Corona, and Colby visit our website at https://sanantonioferalcats.org/adoption/ ://sanantonioferalcats.org/adoption/ or email us at [email protected] for more information.

On June 6th we had our first Spirit Night at 6 Willie's locations ALL DAY! We had a great time seeing our supporters dine out and take some home. Our furry friends even loved the bag! Couldn't make it? no worries! Willie's will be hosting a Spirit Night for SAFCC on the second Wednesday (July 10th, August 14th, September 11th, October 9th, and November 13th) of each month through the rest of this year! Make plans to get lunch or dinner! 😋🥳
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🐾 It's , and today we want to highlight our Cat Crisis Fund, a vital program that provides medical care for feral and stray cats in need. Have you heard of it? This program is often requested but seldom receives dedicated donations.

Meet Callie, a young calico kitten who is one of our recent beneficiaries. A kind-hearted good Samaritan found Callie limping, unable to put weight on her front right paw, and with a squishy mass on her stomach. Thanks to the Cat Crisis Fund, we were able to get Callie the medical attention she desperately needed at Callaghan Road Animal Hospital.

Callie's wrist was found to be fractured but should heal with time. The mass on her stomach turned out to be an umbilical hernia, which was surgically reduced during her spay. Unfortunately, Callie didn't have a forever home to return to, but we were able to welcome her into our Community Cat Adoption Program.

Today, we ask for your support to keep our Cat Crisis Fund going strong. Callie's medical bill totaled $330.19, and your donations help us cover these costs and continue providing this crucial service to other cats in need.

Even a small contribution of $2 can make a big difference. Your generosity ensures that cats like Callie receive the care they need to recover.

Thank you for your kindness and support. Let's come together this to make a difference in the lives of feral and stray cats in crisis. 🐾❤️

We are excited to announce that Spay Neuter Network (SNN) has partnered with San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition (SAFCC) to offer $25 fees for feral cats!

Starting tomorrow Tuesday, June 18th, trappers who have taken our TNR Class and live within the city limits are eligible for this low-cost spay/neuter fee.

Days: Tuesday - Friday
Drop off: 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Capacity: 6 cats per day
(Limit 2 cats per trapper)
Address: 210 Tuleta Dr. #3, San Antonio, TX 78212

Additional dates & info: June 21st & July 19th (Fridays) - 20 ferals will be accepted

Mondays that accept 6 ferals: June 24th - July 8th - August 5th - August 19th

Dates SNN will be closed: June 26th - 28th, July 4th, and August 22nd

To be eligible to use the discounted SNN rate you will need to attend our in-person TNR class or watch our online class (approximately 1 hour) at https://sanantonioferalcats.org/resources/

Update: In loving memory of Helen, est 2011-July 19th 2024.

🐾 It's , and today we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible success of our events yesterday! 🎉

At our Stone Oak Adoption event, four lucky kitties found their forever homes and another three after the event. Our "Purrs and Poses" event with Black Swan Yoga was a delightful success, and the Pet Palooza Resource Fair connected many with valuable resources and support. We are so grateful for the community's participation and support!

Now, we turn to a more serious and heartfelt topic: end-of-life care and hospice fostering. Today, we honor Helen, a nearly 13-year-old cat who has faced incredible challenges with grace and resilience.

Helen lived in a colony for most of her life until 2 years and 9 months ago when she was found belly up, unable to use her back legs. From full paralysis, Helen made a remarkable recovery, regaining partial mobility though she never walked again. Her journey has not been easy and requires great patience and dedication. Over the past year, Helen has lost weight and more recently her health has been declining. She has become very picky about food, and our focus now is on keeping her as happy and comfortable as possible.

Thanks to our dedicated foster program, Helen has enjoyed nearly three additional years filled with love and care. Her foster knew from the start that she was likely providing Helen with her final home, embracing the profound responsibility of being a hospice foster. This role is no light undertaking, requiring immense compassion and strength.

Today, we ask for your positive words and thoughts for Helen and her foster. If you're able, please consider donating to support our program, including our hospice fosters who provide such critical care and comfort to cats in their final stages of life. Our Amazon wishlist today includes senior food as well as daily needs https://a.co/dQyrIqv

Your generosity ensures that cats like Helen receive the love and care they deserve, making their remaining time as joyful and peaceful as possible. Thank you for your continued support and compassion. 🐾❤️

Garfield wants you to reach for the stars in 2024!🌟✨He definitely is! Garfield is 3 years old and ready to be adopted. He can always be found playing with his favorite string and feather, ball, and laser toys. Whenever Garfield is not running and jumping with his toys, he is a complete cuddle bug who loves to snack on his treat of choice, Temptations! 🥰😻

Garfield currently lives in a foster home with a 2-year-old boy he calls his buddy. He does very well with family members of all ages and wouldn't mind a home with kiddos. He's come such a long way since recovering from his eyelid entropion (viewer discretion advised) and neuter surgery. If you would like to welcome Garfield into your home with your family, please fill out our adoption form here:
https://sanantonioferalcats.org/adoption/

🐾 Update on Macy Gray 🐱💖

Our brave teenage kitten is making remarkable progress! After a challenging start with an anesthesia reaction during her spay, Macy Gray is defying the odds. 🌟 She's back to making adorable noises, exploring the house, and even navigating stairs!

Though her vision hasn't returned, Macy is adapting with resilience. She's upgraded her diet from mousse to pate and now enjoys some dry food. While she's not using a litter box yet, she's consistent in her chosen bathroom spots—thanks to washable puppy pads cleanup is a breeze!

Macy is a true sweetheart, relishing in love, brushes, and the joy of indulging in wet food. 🥰 Let's continue sending love and positive vibes her way! 🙏❤️