TNR and vaccinating in Ohio

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Hello all,
There is a rather large stray and feral cat population in our area. My wife and I try to vaccinate these cats as we come acres them but as we have limited funds we an not about do as much as we would like to. So we have started a gofundme Our hope is that we will be able to affords to vaccinate more animals and hopefully neuter or spay that if funds permit. If you are able to
Help in any way even buy sharing this link we would greatly appreciate it.
gofundme.com/ruqkjw8w
 

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If you are taking the time to vaccinate them why aren't they being spayed/neutered too.  There is such a slim chance they will be able to be re-trapped.  You are better off looking for help from a rescue group or making sure the funds are going for spay/neuter now.  The low cost spay/neuter clinics automatically give a rabies shot.  It is required. 

What vaccines are you giving these cats?
 
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If you are taking the time to vaccinate them why aren't they being spayed/neutered too.  There is such a slim chance they will be able to be re-trapped.  You are better off looking for help from a rescue group or making sure the funds are going for spay/neuter now.  The low cost spay/neuter clinics automatically give a rabies shot.  It is required. 

What vaccines are you giving these cats?
The vaccines we are giving them are inexpensive and not not nearly the price to have them neutered or spates which we simply can't afford to do
The vaccines are for Feline Rhinotracheitis , Feline Calicivirus, and Feline Panleukopenia
 

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If you are taking the time to vaccinate them why aren't they being spayed/neutered too.  There is such a slim chance they will be able to be re-trapped.  You are better off looking for help from a rescue group or making sure the funds are going for spay/neuter now.  The low cost spay/neuter clinics automatically give a rabies shot.  It is required. 

What vaccines are you giving these cats?
The vaccines we are giving them are inexpensive and not not nearly the price to have them neutered or spates which we simply can't afford to do
The vaccines are for Feline Rhinotracheitis , Feline Calicivirus, and Feline Panleukopenia
Yet by vaccinating the cats you are making them strong and healthy to continue reproducing.  You will have more cats on your hands than you know what to do with.  Who is administering the vaccines? 

I too live in Ohio and here in the Columbus area there are many low cost spay/neuter clinics that offer vouchers for $10 spay/neuter.  Have you called around your area to ask if these vouchers exist. 
 

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Hello all,
There is a rather large stray and feral cat population in our area. My wife and I try to vaccinate these cats as we come acres them but as we have limited funds we an not about do as much as we would like to. So we have started a gofundme Our hope is that we will be able to affords to vaccinate more animals and hopefully neuter or spay that if funds permit. If you are able to
Help in any way even buy sharing this link we would greatly appreciate it.
gofundme.com/ruqkjw8w
It's so wonderful of you to notice these cats and try to help them! 

I do agree with @ShadowsRescue  though. Spaying/neutering must always come before vaccinations. Always. With low-cost spay/neuter options, neutering shouldn't be more expensive than giving them their shots.

I see that your GoFundMe page does mention spay/neuter, so I know you are aware of the importance of that step. May I suggest you spell out an actual plan, including the number of cats, the costs for spaying/neutering all of them (I highly doubt $100 would cover much), and most importantly contact a local organization which will help you with the TNR and reference them in the GoFundMe page. Once you have an established non-profit organization involved and supporting, one that people can call over the phone to verify your project, you'll have an easier time raising funds. As it is, I'm afraid most people would shy away from donating to someone they don't know and have no way of verifying the claims made in the campaign. 

I Googled for you, and here are just a few links to local organizations you can contact. I'm sure there are others -

http://www.sosohio.org/feeding-outside-feral-cats/

http://capitalcityspayandneuter.com/

http://www.ohioanimalcompanion.org/resources/low-cost-spayneuter-services/

http://www.spayaz.com/columbus-oh/

Good luck and thank you for helping the cats!
 
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