Our First Couple of Weeks 🐾
The first couple of weeks have been a lot. Some good, some hard, some in between—but overall, progress.
So far, we've trapped 8 cats, which honestly feels like a lot in a short amount of time. Each one has been different. Some are starting to settle, some are still scared, and some are somewhere in the middle. It's very much a day-by-day process.
The Hard Part
One of the cats we trapped was pregnant—and still basically a kitten herself, around 8–10 months old.
She ended up going into pre-term labor, which was hard. But the one thing we're grateful for is that she was already at the shelter when it happened. She was safe, monitored, and able to get immediate care.
She's now recovering and doing okay.
It's just one of those situations that really puts things into perspective. Six kittens for a cat that young is a lot. It's exactly why this work matters.
The good news is she's now vaccinated, getting consistent care, and getting to experience what it's like to feel safe. She'll be spayed soon and will eventually be ready for adoption, which is a much better outcome than what her life would have looked like otherwise.
Some Good Updates
Another cat we trapped has also made it to the shelter and is on track to be spayed soon and adopted.
Those are the moments that make everything feel worth it.
What We're Seeing So Far
There's been a lot of adjustments for them and for us.
Some cats are more affected by each other than we expected. Stress carries, and we've had to rethink setups and make changes as we go. Nothing about this is one-size-fits-all.
But even with that, we're starting to see small shifts:
- A little less fear
- A little more curiosity
- Cats are starting to relax, even just slightly
And right now, that's enough.
Where We're At
We're still early in this. There's no rushing it.
Some of these cats will get to the point of being adoptable. Some probably won't, and that's okay—we'll make the right call for each one.
The goal is just to keep moving them forward in whatever way makes sense for them.
We're learning as we go, adjusting when we need to, and just trying to do right by them.
What We Need
Right now, donations are important.
As we continue trapping, we're realizing not all these cats are going to be adoptable—and that means we need to move forward with TNR for some of them. That still comes with costs: spay/neuter, vaccines, and basic medical care.
We've partnered with a voucher program where spay/neuter procedures can be purchased for $100. That means every $100 donated directly covers one cat and prevents future litters.
It's a simple but impactful way to make a difference, especially for the cats who won't be able to be adopted but still deserve a safe and stable life.
If you're able to help, it truly goes directly toward stopping the cycle and helping us keep going.