Feral Cat Foundation - Alameda & Contra Costa Counties, CA

Feral Cat Foundation - Tax ID 68-0411209 - P.O. Box 1173, Alamo, CA 94507

Feral Cat Foundation - Serving Alameda & Contra Costa Counties

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	Updated 30MAY13

The Feral Cat Foundation (FCF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization whose primary mission is to help people live with the feral and forgotten cats and kittens in the communities of Alameda and Contra Costa counties of northern California. We accomplish this through the nationally-recognized and effective method of "TNR" (trap-neuter-return). When possible, tame cats and kittens are adopted to loving homes. Cats that cannot be socialized are returned to the location where they were trapped and fed daily by caring volunteers. The lack of resources and a sanctuary prevent FCF from being able to take owner surrenders, rescue cats from shelters, or remove cats from neighborhoods. We invite you to read FCF's Commitment Statement and hope you enjoy your visit to our website.

Maddie's Adoptathon June 1 and 2

We will once again be participating in teh Maddie's Free Adoptathon Weekend. Click here for a compete list of loctions and hours for this HUGE adoption event. You can also see a sampling of the cats and kittens who will be showing at each location on our Facebook page.

Kitten Fosters Needed!

Kitten season is upon us and we desperately need fosters to house the kittens until they are adopted into forever homes. Foster families provide food, shelter, love and socializing. They also transport the kitties to vet appointments and adoption events. FCF pays all medical bills, provides medications, flea treatment, support and guidance. If you have room in your home and your heart, please call our hotline 925-829-9098.

New FCF Merchandise

Check out our new merchandise at Cafe Press! This is a great way to show your support for FCF and TNR. Each purchase earns FCF a donation to keep our spay/neuter program going. Choose from mugs, bags, charms, coasters, t-shirts and more!

If You Find Kittens

It is very important to assess the age of kittens BEFORE handling them. If you pick up a kitten that still has it's eyes closed, chances are the mother will reject the kitten. Babies this young have a very slim chance of surviving with bottle feeding. On the other hand, waiting until a kitten is 6 months old to attempt socialization is also asking for disaster. Here is a guide to age and appropriate action.
click here to read more

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Volunteers Needed in Contra Costa & Alameda Counties
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Click here for other easy ways to help FCF kitties!

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Nickers

Meet Nickers! Knickers was an unneutered stray being fed by someone who felt sorry for him during the winter, but neither she nor her roommates wanted to bring him inside. It was the coldest week of the year, this past January. I brought him in, and he got neutered the very next day, as well as tested, and vaccinated for upper respiratory infections. Unfortunately, Knickers turned out to be positive for leukemia due to being outside and unneutered. Leukemia is NOT a good disease to have, and Nick will, no doubt, eventually become ill and die. However, there are known instances where it's taken several years for the cat to start to show symptoms, but it probably averages 2 years. In the meantime, Knickers is healthy, sweet and playful. In fact, he's a lap kitty! Special Needs: Nick, aka Knickers, is leukemia positive, but is likely a carrier, because he is not sick now. With good care there is a very good possibility he may live a few years before becoming ill. We are looking for someone with another leukemia positive kitty already (he gets along with most cats), or no cats at all and who is experienced and willing to take on this gentle giant (well, he's not a giant, but he is a big boy--probably about 14 lbs.)and show him the love and affection he deserves for whatever time he has left. He absolutely deserves to have his own person to care for him, and you won't be sorry! For now, a very good quality diet, and good medical care, as needed, and lots of love are the only ingredients needed to keep this sweet boy happy. Fore more information or to meet Nick contact Deborah at 510-895-4238; 510-909-4961 or email DeborahMacDonald@msn.com
Aurora

Meet Aurora! Rory (Aurora) is an 11 month old female black and white tuxedo. She has a white dribble chin, bib, bikini, mittens on front paws and socks on the back. Her whiskers are very long and white. She has short hair, very glossy and soft. She is a cuddle bug and a play monster. However she would be best with a household of adults and other cats. She wants to be with people, is very smart, and loves to talk to you. She gets so excited when the toys come out. To meet Rory, contact katykat37@gmail.com .

We have wonderful cats looking for homes Many have lost their homes and families.

Scheduled adoptions
The kitty above, those on our Available Cats pages and many others are waiting for their “forever home”. Will it be yours?

Spay-neuter assistance programs
- FCF's Trapping Assistance Program
- Other local spay-neuter assistance

Making a difference – one cat at a time!
View FCF spay, neuter, and adoption statistics since the group’s start in 1998.

Volunteers helping feral and forgotten cats in Alameda and Contra Costa counties