Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals

Northern Colorado Friends of ferals applies for grants to fund its operations. As of August 30, 2011 we have received the following grants:

Larimer Veterinary Medical Association grant $1600

Mullins Foundation grant $850

Foundation for Animal Protection $3000

American Association of Feline Practitioners Dick Memorial Foundation $450

Linnea Dick Memorial Foundation $250

On Shore Foundation $500

Animal Assistance Foundation $4855

Thank you donors!!!!

As of December 28, 2011 NCFF has trapped, altered and vaccinated 1674 cats, found homes for 151 kittens and strays and 102 barn cats and rescued 60 cats from shelters where they would have been killed. Our goal is to TNR 2000 cats by March 1, 2012. Help us meet that goal! Become a cat wrangler for NCFF!

Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals will host it’s Third Annual Feline Fiesta Fundraiser on April 5, 2012 at the Senior Center in Fort Collins.
Mark your calendars! We will be celebrating our 2000th cat!!!
Call for tickets 970-224-1467.

Joe has lived on his three acres for more than fifty years as the city grew around his property.  It is also home to the feral cats that find some protection among the old cars, tractors, and appliances that litter the property.

Joe has fed the cats for years, often with the help of the occasional deer he was able to shoot.  It wasn’t always enough as the colony continued to grow.

When Joe called Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals to see if we could help, he mentioned that there might be three or four cats to trap in order to get them some medical attention as well as the spay/neuter service that we provide.

When we arrived with a few traps, opening cat food and pushing the cans to the back, cats literally flew into the cages, hungrily gulping food as fast as they could.  That first time, our crew captured 19 cats; in the ensuing days, we captured 26 more.

Like many feral cat colony caretakers, Joe loves these cats but is unable to feed and manage them consistenty  It saddens him to witness their deteriorating condition, but without the resources to manage the colony, he can only watch helplessly from his small home.

Unfortunately, these cats had been suffering from malnutrition for a long time, and some of them had such badly matted fur that we had to shave them completely.  All the cats were altered, vaccinated, checked for more serious medical issues, and returned to Joe’s care.

We regularly deliver cat food to Joe compliments of Merrick Pet Foods.   Joe is thankful to us and has been able to donate to our organization in gratitude.

Cats are resilient, and with medical attention and consistent good nutrition, Joe’s companions will survive, and he can relax a bit while keeping a watch for any problems.  He calls us periodically to tell us how well the cats are doing.

This is why we do what we do.  Thank you for helping us.

Spaying and Neutering Feral Cats

Cats altered and vaccinated: 1674

Kittens and strays fostered and adopted out: 149

Barn homes found for unreturnable cats: 90

Ferals rescued from animal shelters: 48

Cat colonies served: 150