Alley Cat Aid Brigade

TNR

Wellsville's Trap, Neuter, Return Program

Dates	Announcements
• 12/19/09 Christmas for the Animals	Christmas For The Animals Another successful Christmas for the Animals was held December19th at the gazebo on Main Street in Wellsville. We would like to thank everyone for participating and a special thank you goes to those who donate to make this possible. To see a slideshow of this years event, CLICK HERE Dr. Sandy and the Community Animal Clinic, of 2103 St. Clair Ave. in East Liverpool, will now be working with the Alley Cat Aid Brigade. This means a lot to the ACAB because it cuts down on our drive time and gasoline costs. Dr. Sandy has very graciously agreed to work with us on our spaying and neutering and we all are very appreciative of the work he will do for us. Thank you! We would like to personally thank a few of our biggest contributers by name, as well as all others whom contribute. MORE
Links
• ACAB Blog • Pet Food Giveaway • Break the 24/7 Chain Program • Humane Society • Angels For Animals • Wellsville Alumni Site SLIDESHOWS • 2009 Christmas for the Animals • 2009 Old Gray Mayor Basketball

Our Mission

Wellsville has become over-run with feral (homeless/wild) cats and we need to take humane action to stop this over-population. A popular and successful method being used today is called TNR- Trap, Neuter, and Return.

Using the TNR method, volunteers trap feral cats. They separate the kittens that can be tamed and and put them up for adoption. The cats which are unable to be tamed are tested for disease and those that test positive are euthanized. Healthy feral cats are taken to low-cost clinics for vaccinations and neutering or spaying. In some cases, the vet notches the cats' ears for future identification so not to be trapped and transported again.
Once this process is complete, the cats are then returned to their colony.

For an interesting look at the process CLICK HERE

Killing the cat does not solve the problem. Studies have shown that killing a colony of feral cats does not solve the problem. It simply clears the colony until another colony moves in, and they will move in. By TNR, you are eliminating the problem of more kittens, spraying, and disease. It is a program that takes some time, patience, money, and a devoted group of volunteers, but will eventually eliminate the problem.
If you kill all of the cats, we will then most likely be plagued with a rodent problem. Studies show that cats are more likely to catch a rodent than they are a bird because rodents are easier prey. Which would you prefer: a few non-spraying, non-litter bearing cats or an infestation of rodents?

We are here to help with all animals, not just cats. Please note that our mission does not only include cats. We are here to help all animals that are in need. We are not limiting ourselves to cats. We will be trying to have leash laws enforced, codes for the tethering of dogs and a mandatory spay and neuter ordinance.

Working In Conjunction With Others Toward a Better Future

Angels For Animals and the Humane Society have offered to help Wellsville with our problem.

Angels For Animals and the Humane Society have agreed to lend Wellsville the cages needed to humanely trap the cats and have also arranged to have the spaying/neutering performed at a discounted cost.
Working in conjunction with these groups not only proves that Alley Cat Aid Brigade is serious about helping to control the cat population, but it also displays a sense of community and how working together will help to aid in a successful mission.

The Lisbon Veterinary Clinic is now working with Alley Cat Aid Brigade
The Lisbon Veterinary Clinic is now working with Alley Cat Aid Brigade and will do low cost spaying and neutering for stray cats in Wellsville in conjunction with Alley Cat Aid Brigade. For information, please call 330-532-9064. But remember, you must go through Alley Cat Aid Brigade for this discounted offer. Alley Cat Aid Brigade is also offering transportation to anyone who wants to have a cat or dog spayed or neutered but does not have transportation. We ask for a small donation of whatever amount the person can afford and only if they are able. This donation is to help with the cost of gas for transporting animals.

Monetary Donations

Using Your Credit Card To Donate

Mail Your Donations To:
Alley Cat Aid Brigade
c/o Sharon Buswell, Treasurer
306 Tenth Street
Wellsville, Ohio 43968

Send In Or Drop Off Your Donation At Our Bank: If you prefer, you can send in or drop off your donation to:
Central Federal Bank
Account Name: Alley Cat Aid Brigade
601 Main Street,
Wellsville, Ohio 43968
Account Name: Available 10/01/07

Contact Us To Have Your Donation Picked-Up: If you would like one of the volunteers to stop by your home or place of business to pick-up your donation, please call: 330-532-9064

Credit Card Donations: You can donate using your credit card below. And remember, every little bit helps. Thank you!

Become A Volunteer

1. Volunteer your time to host a colony: Do you have cat problem in your neighborhood? Do you want to stop the colony from growing? Hosting a colony will take a little time and patience and we need volunteers.
If you are already feeding the cats, why not continue to do so and at the same time, help them to become a healthier and happier group? The only difference is that they will be in a controlled environment with positive results? Contact us for more information.

2. Volunteer to trap and transport: There will be a need for volunteers to transport cats to the clinic and again to pick them up 24 hours later. Cats will be in cages and are stackable.

3. Purchase food for the colonies: If you would like to purchase food for volunteers hosting colonies, please contact us for information and details.

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