Operation CatSnip

“Community Cats” are free-roaming, outdoor cats with no verifiable signs of ownership or sometimes referred to as Feral. These cats are found all over the world. Community cats can be feral or friendly, young, or old. Here in the Hamilton and Burlington area, they live in our urban areas, rural farms, parks, backyards, forested and industrial areas. It’s likely that they reside in your neighborhood, and you may not even know it.  Hamilton is home to an estimated 30,000-45,000 free-roaming, unowned “community cats."

Caring for community cats, while working to stabilize and ultimately reduce their numbers, is one of the most complex issues facing animal shelters today. It’s one that leading animal welfare organizations, veterinarians and researchers have developed progressive solutions to address.
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Our Community Cat Program accomplishes this by trapping humanely, neutering/spaying, vaccinating, and returning (TNVR) healthy community cats to their outdoor homes.
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Hamilton Burlington SPCA’s Community Cat Program relies on years of scientific research, as well as discussion and debate among those in the animal welfare community who have dedicated their lives to doing what’s best for animals. Community cats entering the program are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and quickly returned to their outdoor homes.

Why Register? It helps the Cats, it helps our community, and it’s the law!

By registering, you're not only aiding us in the effective management and support of community cat colonies but also playing a pivotal role in reducing the community cat population. Registration enables us to meticulously track the movements of community cats, optimizing our trapping efforts and ensuring that each cat receives adequate care and support. Moreover, your pro-active registration aligns with the local city bylaws of the City of Hamilton, safeguarding you against any potential fines for unlawfully feeding community cats. It’s a step towards responsible and lawful caretaking, allowing you to continue your compassionate efforts without legal concerns.

Become an Official registered HBSPCA colony caregiver, Feline Feeder of Feline Trapper with us. Help us create a supportive environment for these community cats. Register now and receive valuable guidance and resources that help us ensure the well-being of the community cats.