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 May 23, 2012 NCFF has trapped, altered and vaccinated 2038 cats, found homes for 169 kittens and strays and 107 barn cats and rescued 68 cats from shelters where they would have been killed.We could do much more with a few more committed volunteers. Why not be part of the solution? You love cats or you would not be reading this. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Spaying a female cat prevents the death in our shelters of thousands of cats.

Northern Colorado Friends of Ferals raised $12,600 at its Third Annual Fundraiser in April 2012. That is 4 times what we raised in 2011. People are beginning to get it!!

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.