Please review our Lucky Cats Program Brochure

STEPS to making a feral feline A Lake Norman Lucky Cat Through our TNR Program (trap, neuter/spay, return).

1. Trap Felines
2. Overnight Care
3. Leukemia / FIV* Combo Test
4. Vaccinate for Rabies, Distemper & Leukemia
5. De-Worming
6. Spay/Neuter
7. Optional: Flea Treatment, Micro-chipping and Tattooing
8. Ear-Tipping
9. Overnight Recovery
10. Return Back to Environment

The cost of this service is $80.00 and must be paid in advance. Checks should be made out to Lake Norman Lucky Cat. Traps are loaned out for free with a $50.00 refundable trap deposit. The Lake Norman Lucky Cat Program and its representatives are not liable for any fees, injuries and/or damages that occur as a result of interaction with feral or domestic cats.

Call 704.877.7779 to set-up an appointment , borrow a trap, and receive detailed instructions

Feral felines are domestic cats that are now wild and no longer desire human contact. Some were born feral and some of them start off as family pets. Because of cruel or ignorant people, these pets were abandoned and forced to survive on their own.

Ferals exists in colonies anywhere food can be located - dumpsters, college campuses, apartment complexes, etc. Even if only a small amount of food can be found, they will continue to reproduce and bring kittens into the world that cannot be sustained. However, for many ferals, the health and quality of life is dramatically improved through the loving dedication of caretakers who provide food, water and simple shelter.

Feral cat populations provide an invaluable service to our environment. They are great mousers and help keep the rodent and snake populations under control. If these cats are unhealthy, they can&rsquot do their job. The Lake Norman Lucky Cat Program recognizes the necessity of feral cats and values their existence. Rather than eradicate the colonies, we attempt to stabilize them through the TNR Program. Ferals are released back to their original environment where volunteers continue to provide for their care.

For more information on feral cats, we encourage you to browse the Alley Cat Allies website at: www.alleycat.org


ATTENTION LANDOWNERS!

Do you need rodent control?
If you're willing to provide food, water, and simple shelter, our feral friends will provide you with environmentally friendly rodent control Call 704.877.7779 for more info!

Trapping and Recovery (TNR Process)

Withhold food for 24 hours.
Bait trap with mackerel or tuna.
Cover trap with a sheet or towel immediately after the cat is trapped. Covering the trap helps reduce the cat's stress level.
Place covered trap on blocks with newspaper to catch bodily waste.
Make sure cat is kept at a comfortable temperature and in a quiet protected area.
DO NOT attempt to open trap.
DO NOT stick fingers in cage.
DO NOT feed.
Keep all other animals and children away from cat.

Overnight Care

No food after 10 p.m.
No water after midnight.
Keep trap covered at all times.

Recovery for Lucky Cats

The cat(s) should remain overnight in the recovery carrier to ensure a quick and safe recovery.

Surgical Recovery Times:
Males 24 hours
Female 24-48 hours
Pregnant 48-96 hours

Returning Your Lucky Cat

Feral cats should be returned to the site of origin with daily food, water and a simple shelter.

For Emergencies Please Do Not Hesitate to Call Your Local Veterinarian.