From the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon:
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) will host a free spay/neuter clinic for feral and stray cats in the four-county area on Friday, April 13th in honor of Tax Day.
Why Tax Day? FCCO stresses the importance of spaying and neutering cats before the weather gets warmer and the spring breeding cycle begins. Cats can reproduce as early as five months old, but can be safely spayed and neutered at two months old. Someone feeding one cat in the spring can find themselves taxed by feeding more than 20 by fall.
Claire from Woodland can attest to how quickly cats can multiply. She began feeding a stray cat who showed up at her home. In a year’s time she found herself feeding 28 cats. She called FCCO for help. Over two days she trapped 27 of the cats and is currently trapping to get the last one. There won’t be any new kittens born and she is very relieved.
What can I do to help? If you or someone you know is feeding feral or stray cats, please call 503-797-2606 today or visit www.feralcats.com for more information.
