About
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization newly established in 2016. We welcome the involvement of compassionate individuals of the community to help us in different aspects to achieve our goals. (See volunteer opportunities.) Our primary purpose is to assist compassionate caregivers who are feeding and watching over homeless cats by providing TNR (trap-neuter-return) and other support services including food, shelter, vaccines and additional vet care for injuries/illness, as well as educational resources.
Mission
Our mission is to reduce the number of unaltered, free-roaming, stray, feral and/or abandoned domestic cats in Benzie County through:
- TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs that require a dedicated caregiver for each individual colony
- Adoption of placeable cats and kittens into loving homes
- Education and encouragement of participation of compassionate community members, other animal support groups, veterinarians and local government
- Support low-cost spay/neuter programs to low income families
- Support local legislation that requires that all animals (canine or feline) that are adopted from the Benzie County Animal Shelter be sexually altered prior to adoption, even pediatric animals
- Support local legislation that encourages responsible pet ownership
Goals
- Decrease the number of homeless and feral cats in Benzie County
- Increase the quality of life of free roaming cats
- Decrease the number of cats and kittens entering the Benzie County Animal Shelter
- Decrease the nuisance behavior of cats
- Increase the community involvement with individuals, businesses and local government through education
