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HOT NEWS: Cat Action Team
Caring for and eliminating reproduction in feral cat colonies

Washoe County is home to more than 26,000 feral cats, most living in colonies. The NHS Cat Action Team (CAT) creates awareness about living harmoniously with feral cats and the benefits of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) – an effective and humane way of managing feral and outdoor cat populations – as well as facilitating TNR itself. Over 700 cats were spayed or neutered thanks to CAT’s efforts during 2013. For more information about Cat Action Team, call the animal help desk at (775) 856-2000 ext. 337 or email animalhelp@nevadahumanesociety.org.

To learn more about TNR and to be a part of the solution, click here. To learn more about feral cats in general, where they come from and more, click here.

To learn more about Community Cats, a local, non-profit dedicated to working with TNR and feral cats, click here. For feral cat trapping instructions click here, and for tips for trapping feral cats, click here.

Found a litter of orphaned kittens? Here is what to do.

Stay up to Date!
Visit the Pyramid Highway | US 395 Connection website and learn what the RTC is doing to reduce the traffic. This could potentially involve a connector crossing Sun Valley.

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FOOD RESOURCES

MEALS ON WHEELS Adults over 60 yrs. That are homebound may qualify for the Meals on Wheels home delivery program. Or more information call 328-2590

The NNFB also offers a Kids Café (Dinner Program) for all children under the age of 18-years, Monday – Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 pm at Lois Allen Elementary School. The kids do not need to be enrolled at Lois Allen Elementary School. The kids will receive a nutritious meal at no charge.

If you need more information about the Food Stamp Outreach Program being offered by the NNFB, contact Brenda Hess, at Sun Valley Family Resource Center at 674-4411.