Indyferal offers Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management assistance for stray and feral cats in central Indiana. Did you know: If you are feeding outdoor cats (stray or feral) in Marion County, Indiana you are required by the city’s TNR ordinance to: Register the colony with IndyFeral Provide spay/neuter and eartip for all cats Provide rabies vaccination Follow IndyFeral's Colony Management Guidelines Read the Indianapolis / Marion County TNR Ordinance To register your colony call our "feral line" at (317) 596-2300 or email contact@indyferal.org.

Cat with a tipped ear. An ear tip is the universal sign that a cat is sterilized, fully vetted, and is part of a managed colony.

TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) - TNR is a humane, non-lethal method in which stray & feral (wild) cats are trapped, evaluated, sterilized, eartipped, and vaccinated. Tame cats & kittens are placed into homes as resources allow. Cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat.

Cat Captains - Volunteers experienced in trapping cats can provide instruction and hands-on assistance with all phases of the TNR process as volunteer resources allow.

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

Our $20 standard surgical 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 injuries and illnesses as needed
• Permanent visual identification in the form of a cropped, left eartip
• Financial assistance is available for those who qualify

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, register your colony, or for any questions, call our "Feral Line" at 317-596-2300.

Do you know someone who is feeding stray cats? We can help. Give them our informational flyer

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

IndyFeral News, Notes, and Featured Content

Reduce Your Carbon Paw Print With IndyFeral's New "Green" Reuseable Bags

Introducing the IndyFeral Reusable "Green" Bag!

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The bag is a standard size, kahki color shopping bag, that you can use in place of the plastic grocery bags. The sale price is $5.00 and as always, all proceeds go directly toward spaying & neutering outdoor free-roaming cats. Dimensions: 12w x 13h x 8.5g Bottom stabilizer included Reinforced 20" handles 100% reusable, wash in cold water, line dry. Only $5 each! To order with PayPal: Description Price S&H* IndyFeral Reusable "Green" Bag (Single) $5 each $1.39 each Order Two and Save - Only $1.90 shipping per 2 Pack IndyFeral Reusable "Green" Bag (2 Pack) $10 each $1.90 each 2 Pack To order multiples of 2, click the "Add to cart" button, then update your quantity once you get to the PayPal order page. You will get one "2 Pack" for each quantity )example: quantity 2 = 4 bags @ $5 each).

IndyFeral to share space in new animal welfare center

IndyFeral is pleased to announce a partnership with the Humane Society of Indianapolis (HSI) which will include IndyFeral sharing space with FIDO (Friends of Indianapolis Dogs Outside) and Indy Pit Crew at the planned low cost spay/neuter clinic and animal welfare center that HSI is opening in the Fountain Square area in 2010.

According to the Humane Society of Indianapolis, 72% of all animals that wind up in Marion County shelters come from just ten zip codes,six of which are in the Fountain Square area. This corresponds with IndyFeral's experience. Most of our requests for service come from the Fountain Square area and the near east side of Indianapolis

The new clinic will target low income pet owners, and will be used by IndyFeral to provide surgeries for feral and stray cats.

Read more at wthr.com

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Food Drive!

Help keep the IndyFeral Food Bank Stocked Up!
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.
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