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January 2002
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Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Thank you for taking the time to care for feral cats. Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced caretaker, the Richmond SPCA supports your efforts and is happy to be of service by providing free spay/neuter and other resources.
Click here to learn about feral cat volunteer opportunities. To post a volunteer need, please e-mail the details to info@richmondspca.org, with your contact information.
To prevent feral (unsocialized) cat colonies from continuing to multiply, the Richmond SPCA offers free spay/neuter surgeries and rabies shots for feral cats. We also provide rabies booster shots for feral cats at no charge to caregivers.
- Caregivers should call 804-521-1300 to make an appointment (required for spay/neuter surgery).
- We rent humane cat traps. Please let us know that you need a trap(s) when you make your appointment with our clinic. There is a $50 deposit to be paid at the time of rental, which is returned to you when the trap is returned in working order, within 3 months of the trap rental. Trap reservations are required as we have a limited supply available.
- Appointments are not required for rabies vaccination boosters; however, calling 804-521-1320 is greatly appreciated. This service is available to feral cat caretakers who reside in our service area (City of Richmond and the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Chesterfield and Goochland). To receive the 3-year booster, cats must arrive in a humane trap and be previously spayed or neutered as indicated by a tipped left ear.
- Please note that the sterilized and vaccinated feral cats will need to be returned to their current habitat (where you trapped them) to live out their natural lifespan as they cannot be adopted into homes. Trapping Instructions
The Richmond SPCA occasionally conducts information sessions for current or potential feral cat caretakers. We currently have no sessions scheduled.
- If you would like some guidance on caring for a colony, humane trapping, or other caretaker topics, please call 804-521-1336.
- If you would like to volunteer your time helping to care for a feral cat colony, please call 804-521-1312.
- Scout troops, schools, offices, and other groups are encouraged to work with established caretakers and independently to assist with trapping, feeding, and hosting food drives to support feral cat colonies. If your group is interested in adopting a colony, please call 804-521-1312.
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