FAQ

What is TNR?

TNR stands for Trap-Neuter-Return. Feral cats that live in a colony (a group of feral cats that live in the same location) Will continue to breed until the number of cats becomes unsustainable or a nuisance to the neighborhood. These cats often have a caregiver who feeds, but has been unable to control the number of cats by having them spayed/neutered. TNR is the best way to keep these colonies from growing and also keeps them healthy. Cats are trapped and taken to a facility where they are spayed/neutered and vaccinated. They are allowed to recover for a day or two and then released back to their colony location. Click here for more details about TNR.
 

What do volunteers do?

Volunteer opportunities with SCRATCH, Inc. include: Trappers, transporters, overnighters, fosters, bottle feeders, and, socializers. Please click here to find out more about volunteering.
 

Where do you find the cats you take in?

The cats we offer for adoption come from many different situations. Kittens often come to our rescue when we TNR during kitten season. If the kittens are young enough we take them in and socialize them to get them ready for adoption. We sometimes discover that there are friendly cats mixed in with the ferals. These are cats that have lost their homes for whatever reason and have joined the colony for food and protection. If space allows, we will take in the friendly cats to be adopted, but our main focus is TNR.
 

How can i adopt a cat or kitten from scratch, inc.?

Our adoption process includes an application, meet and greet, and contract. If your application is approved, we will set up a time and place for you to meet the cat. If all goes well a contract is signed and you gain a new family member! Please click here to fill out an adoption application.

How do i donate to SCRatch, inc.?

Please go to our Donate page for all the ways that you can donate to SCRATCH, Inc.  

I cannot keep my cat. Can you take it?

We do not usually have room to take in owner surrendered cats. You may contact your local shelter or try to adopt the cat out yourself. If you adopted your cat from a cat rescue organization, you must contact them before trying to re-home the cat yourself. They will take the cat back unless they are no longer a cat rescue. For help in posting your cat for adoption, go to Adoptapet. Please be responsible and have your cat spayed or neutered before re-homing. For more resources on shelters and rescues that may be able to help, please refer to our support page.