I need information on s/n for ferals...

I live in Southeast Pennsylvania (also near Delaware, New Jersey and parts of Maryland), and I found out about a feral colony that might be living not too far from me, and I will be going to investigate in the next couple of days to see if it's there, how many, etc.

My problem is this. I can feed them. I can borrow traps to catch them. And I can help socialize them (but as you know, how many can one do at once?).

But the one (and very serious) obstacle is that in this area, as far as I can find, there are no free or very low-cost s/n resources for ferals (or for stray or even owned cats). There are some low-cost, but since shots (including rabies) are mandated by law, even with a $30 spay, the least one can get away with is $50 a cat.

I am on a fixed disability income, and there is no way I can afford that at all. The woman I deal with at the local rescue group does what she can one at a time, but it is a lot of money for her too. She can't afford any more.

Are there any national resources that might help fund s/n for ferals or organizations that might help defray that cost? I looked through all the ones suggested at the thread here, but didn't find anything about helping with s/n costs.

If anyone can offer any resources for this, it would be greatly appreciated (and I am not asking anyone for money ... just places where I might be able to get some subsidies to get these ferals s/n'd, or places where they might s/n for free or a very low cost). The rescue group will be happy to back me in any applications I need to submit if that would help, but they cannot afford to do feral groups as well as the adoption and fostering work they do.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

Contact Alley Cat Allies to see if they know any resources you can take these cats to. They also may know of a TNR group to assist you:

http://www.alleycat.org/index.html

Katie

You might try Friends of Animals too, Charmed ,they have a S/N certificate program and it would be so nice if they could offer you more assistance since they are a well-financed group. So happy you're feeding these little ones, they need us to care about them. Maybe a local vet or groomer might put up a sign for you too, asking for people in the community to donate towards a S/N fund for the kittys.





http://furryfriendsrescue.bravehost.com/

Thank you both.

I will contact alleycats, and trying to get some neighborhood donations.

I will try to talk to some local groups to see if they would put up signs. That's a great idea. There are a number of churches very nearby and I'll bet they would be willing to put up a sign about donations too.

Thanks!