MCAT is a volunteer organization formed in partnership with Marietta Borough, Columbia Animal Shelter, and Columbia Cat Action Team. Our goal is to reduce the feral cat population in Marietta through TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, and return). Our focus will be the colonies within the Marietta borough limits.
As we roll out, we need volunteers to locate colonies and schedule trappers, people to set and monitor the traps, and transportation to/from the clinic. We welcome ideas and help with fundraising.
Benefits of Controlling cat colonies
Managing free-roaming cat populations has been a challenge for many communities. Among the most humane and effective strategies to address this issue is Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR). This involves trapping community cats, having them spayed or neutered by a veterinarian, receiving basic vaccines. then returning them to their original location. This benefits not only the cats but also the neighborhoods in which they live. Sterilized cats generally enjoy better health. Spaying and neutering eliminate risks of certain cancers, and vaccinations help protect cats and the community from rabies and some other infections…