Our
Mission:
IndyFeral seeks to reduce the unowned stray and feral (wild) cat overpopulation through the non-lethal method of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), not trap and kill.
IndyFeral offers Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management assistance for unowned, free-roaming stray & feral (wild) cats in Central Indiana.
Cats fixed in 2009 (end of June): 1,408
Total cats fixed (since 2002): 16,489
Managed colonies: over 2,500
Photo (c) Cindy Budd
How We Do It
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) - Stray and feral (wild) cats are humanely trapped, evaluated, vaccinated and sterilized by the veterinarian and then returned to their familiar habitat. We encourage people to make efforts to use the resources of adoption organizations to attempt to place tame cats and kittens into home.
Feral Cat Colony Management - Volunteers (Colony Caretakers) provide long-term care, including food, shelter and health monitoring. Ongoing surveillance ensures that any newcomers will be vaccinated and sterilized to allow the colony to diminish over time through natural attrition
Cat Captains - Experienced volunteers who can provide instruction and hands-on assistance with all phases of the TNR process.
Our $20 standard care package for stray & feral cats includes:
Spay or Neuter by a licensed veterinarian (including antibiotic and pain control medication applied at the time of surgery)
Vaccination against rabies
Vaccination against distemper and other common feline diseases (cats under 6 months)
Treatment for fleas, worms, ear mites and other parasites
Examination and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses
Permanent visual identification in the form of a cropped, left eartip
How to Make an Appointment
We assist residents of Marion County, but can provide a referral source for TNR if you live outside our service area. Please read-up on TNR here on our web site. To begin TNR, or for any questions, call our "Feral Line" at 317-596-2300.
How Long Will it Take?
As IndyFeral is a volunteer organization dedicated to helping people care for stray & feral cats in central Indiana, the demand for our services is very high. There is a waiting list for spay/neuter surgeries, so please be patient.
Featured YouTube video
America has a feral cat crisis. Learn about some of the myths and truths associated with feral cats and how to help them. TNR - Trap, Neuter and Return is the proven, humane solution to a problem that we created.
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Help us help more cats by doing what you were going to do anyway. What could be easier?
For a List of Local Animal Welfare Resources Check out the Central Indiana Animal Outreach Assistance Flyer
Each calendar sold benefits stray and feral cats in your community.
Special Thanks to our 2009 Title Sponsor, the Indianapolis Area Pet Supplies "PLUS". Pet Supplies "PLUS" is active in supporting animal welfare groups in the Indianapolis Area, and we are grateful for their sponsorship of the 2009 IndyFeral Calendar!
Save a life: Adopt a Shelter Cat from Indianapolis Animal Care & Control! Click here to learn more
Food Drive! IndyFeral maintains a food bank for the many feral cat colonies and caretakers we assist. Dry or canned donations can be dropped of at:
Indianapolis-area
Pet Supplies "Plus" Stores
Indianapolis-area
Petco Stores
in Greenwood at
8810 S. Emerson
in Greenwood at 7565 US Highway 31 S
in Broad Ripple
at 2238 Broad Ripple Avenue
in Speedway at 6020 Crawfordsville Rd.
the West side at
9871 East US 36 - Avon, IN
in Broad Ripple at 7225 N. Keystone Ave
Did you know: IndyFeral participates in the Purina Weight Circle Program. Donate Weight Circles from Select Purina Dry Foods to IndyFeral and help us provide food to more managed colonies. Click here to learn more
To help spread the word about TNR and help people understand the life of a cat in a managed feral colony, IndyFeral is calling for photographs showing ear-tipped cats in any setting. Click for more details and to submit your photos!
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