Kitty Project

The Kitty Project is currently funded and organised by Fiona.
Clanwilliam Animal Welfare has seen the need and has jumped on the wagon to help where we can.
We are currently managing and caring for the feral cat colony at the Clanwilliam Dam.

Lodewyk says- Please help us!

The cats in this colony are closely monitored and well fed by volunteers in our community. To keep this are under control we have moved into the township area that is just opposite the road.  There are many cats in this area, many that are very wild.
We are sterilising as many as we can.

Read below for more information on how this makes a difference.

◦ Research – This study of cat neuter rates shows that most intact cats are stray and feral—and underscores the need to address this population with available, affordable spay/neuter.

◦“Key Scientific Studies on Trap-Neuter-Return” – Reviews four studies showing that Trap-Neuter-Return is the humane and effective approach for managing feral cats.

◦Why Trap-Neuter-Return Feral Cats? The Case for Trap-Neuter-Return – This resource shares the scientifically-backed reasons to embrace and promote Trap-Neuter-Return! It stabilizes feral cat colonies; improves cats' lives; answers the needs of the community; protects cats' lives; and it works—other methods just don't.

◦Feral Cat Health Analysis: Living Healthy Lives Outdoors – Feral cats—or cats not socialized to humans—are healthy and content in their outdoor homes. Research shows they do not suffer harsh lives or pose a health risk to other cats.

◦Biology and Behavior of the Cat – Cats have lived outdoors for thousands of years—they are part of the natural landscape, and there are many biological and behavioral reasons why they are not a threat to other species. Studies prove that cats play important roles in balancing the local ecosystem.

◦The Vacuum Effect: Why Catch and Kill Doesn’t Work – Removing cats from an area by killing or relocating them is not only cruel—it’s pointless. Scientific research, years of failed attempts, and evidence from animal control personnel prove the vacuum effect and that catch and kill doesn’t permanently clear an area of cats.

◦Feral Cats and the Public—A Healthy Relationship: The science behind why feral cats are safe members of our communities – Public health policies all over the country reflect the scientific evidence: feral cats live healthy lives outdoors and don’t spread disease to people.

                                                                  

◦“Building the Body of Scientific Evidence that TNR Works” – Summarizes four articles reporting on different aspects of Trap-Neuter-Return programs, including feral cat health, colony caregivers, and the success of the programs

Too many kittnes are dumped from unsterilised households, be responsible, have your own pets done and help us help those who cant do it for them selves.