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IndyFeral offers Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management assistance for unowned, free-roaming stray & feral (wild) cats in Central Indiana.
Cats fixed in 2008 (through April): 749
Total cats fixed (since 2002): 12,825
Managed colonies: 1,728
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
- Vaccination against rabies, distemper and other common feline diseases
- 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.
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For a List of Local Animal Welfare Resources
Check out the Central Indiana Animal Outreach Assistance Flyer
Click here for the PDF version.
Click here for the HTML version.
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The 2008 IndyFeral Calendar is NOW 50% OFF!
Only $10 each!
Cover Art by Rob Day
Featuring 12 months of full-color, high-quality photographs of feral and free-roaming cats and colonies, as well as tips and resources. Order now!
Click here to learn more and place an order.
Each calendar sold benefits stray and feral cats in your community.
Special Thanks to our 2008 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 2008 IndyFeral Calendar!
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IndyFeral Honored by City |
During the Indianapolis-Marion Co City-County Council session on January 29th, 2007, IndyFeral received their second official recognition by the council. The special resolution recognized a measureable drop in the intake of Indianapolis Animal Care & Control in 2006, and the efforts of IndyFeral and IACC officer Katie Sweeney in providing education and support for Trap-Neuter-Return.
You may download the special resolution and the chart showing the impact of TNR within Indianapolis-Marion County |
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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
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Indianapolis-area
Petco Stores |
in Greenwood at
8810 S. Emerson |
in Greenwood at
7565 US Highway 31 S
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in Broad Ripple
at
2238 Broad Ripple Avenue |
in Speedway at
6020 Crawfordsville Rd. |
the West side at
7190 Rockville Road |
in Broad Ripple at
7225 N. Keystone Ave |
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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
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IndyFeral Inc.
P.O. Box 30054
Indianapolis, IN 46230-0054
(317) 596-2300
www.indyferal.org
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