Feeding
Our team of nine volunteers ensures that fresh food and water are placed at each feral colony’s feeding spot every evening, once the industrial areas have quieted down—no matter the weather (think cold, rainy Cape Town winter nights!). In some areas, feeding can take over two hours.
We regularly reach out to pet food manufacturers and distributors, hoping for donations, but unfortunately, these are rare. The next best option is to source discounted food, often due to damaged packaging or similar circumstances.
Volunteers collect the food, which is divided among the feeders monthly. When there’s a shortage, they personally cover the costs out of pocket to ensure the colonies are fed.
Trap-Neuter-Release
Trapping, Sterilisation, and Re-Introduction Program – better known as TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) – is the only proven method to curb the overpopulation of feral cats.
Volunteers conduct TNR primarily in the evenings. Once a cat has been successfully trapped, it is taken to our welfare vet for sterilisation. After recovery, the cat is returned to the original location where it was trapped.
Although the veterinary clinic provides a modest discount, the costs are covered by donations and funds raised by our dedicated volunteers.
Outreach
Awareness and Outreach Program
Raffles and auctions are organized on the Cat Action Facebook page whenever prizes are donated, helping to raise essential funds.
Public awareness displays are held at various locations, with advance notice provided on our Facebook page.
Well Care
We are also dedicated to the well-being of our feral cats. For those that allow us to approach and handle them, we provide regular flea and deworming treatments. Additionally, during the winter months, we add immune-boosting supplements to their food to help them stay healthy.
We use the following products, and donations are always welcome! Currently, these expenses are covered by our much-appreciated volunteers.
