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I tried to keep track of everyone I trapped in 2021, as I started with the “26 Cats” and worked on a few other projects in January and February alone.

I did not personally trap every one of these cats, but I was involved in the project that each of them was in. Some found rescue placement, some needed medical treatment, and most returned to the colonies that they call home.

I trapped a few times over the years but got more involved around the time COVID started. I worked on a few large projects in 2020 as well as some smaller ones. This is also when I started helping with my local colony of 40+ cats.

I wrapped up the year with another large project of nearly 30 cats. I lost track, but I always try to take pictures of the cats I trap.

On Monday, someone needed assistance trapping six cats, including a possibly pregnant female.

On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, we continued trapping.

By Friday evening, we trapped 26 cats.

All the cats were neutered, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, and given any necessary medical care, and several were placed up for adoption, including the kittens and a few adults.

26 cats will not reproduce and add to the never-ending amount of community cats who need to be trapped.

26 cats will have a reduced risk of cancer, with some types being completely eliminated.

The male cats will be less likely to fight with each other.

The females will not have to go through the constant processes of being pregnant and raising kittens.

The kittens will not have to go through another winter living outside.

If two people can do this in just five days, imagine what could be done if everyone helped the cats in their community.

A HUGE thank you to Forgotten Cats who was able to accommodate this unexpected number of cats. Please donate to them if you can.

And if you or someone you know feeds outside cats, PLEASE get them fixed.