San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition

Trap-Neuter-Return Class
Our online TNR Class is only 65 minutes and can be accessed via our Homepage.
We also offer an in-person class once a month, the 2nd Saturday from 12:00 – 1:30
at our office. No registration required. Once you have taken the class, you are eligible for free trap loans and low cost spay/neuter services. 2023: 1,282 people were trained.  

Advocacy
Advocacy is a big part of our mission. We welcome invitations to speak at HOA meetings, City Council Meetings, or any group that would like to know about TNR and how we can help. Public events provide an opportunity to distribute literature and inform the public.                                                                                                                        

Traps are loaned for free with a refundable deposit.  The class is a requirement as it teaches you how to safely trap cats – for them and you! There are “tricks of the trade” that are also shared in class which will help with difficult-to-trap cats. Pre and post op instructions are  given which ensures a successful recovery. There is a $85 deposit per trap which is refunded when the trap is returned clean. We accept cash or checks for deposit. The loan period is 2 weeks but an extension can be given up to 1 month. The limit is 3 traps per person. Traps can be obtained by calling our Helpline (below) New traps are available to purchase for $85.  As of June 5, 2023, Big Boy traps are now $115 due to increased shipping costs. 2023: 1,294 traps were loaned out and 87 traps were sold to do TNR.

Our Helpline is dedicated to helping people with outside cat problems, questions, or issues. You can leave a message 24/7 and one of our volunteers will return your call. We make every effort to return calls within 24 hours. For this reason, it should not be used to report emergencies. We answer questions and refer callers to appropriate resources as needed. We are always looking for new Helpline Volunteers who share our same interest in helping outside cats and can spare 1/2 a day a week to call people back. Training provided! 2023: 8,346 calls were returned, averaging 695 calls per month.

We have a home-based foster program, that operates out of 5 Petco and 4 PetSmart stores, listed on the Adoption Page of this website. Kittens and friendly strays come from Helpline calls and TNR projects.  We are always looking for Petco volunteers and fosters. 2023: 1,566 cats and kittens were removed from the streets and placed for adoption. The cost to find get these felines ready for adoption was $184,152.

This fund is able to share the cost of vet care for sick or injured cats
found by Good Samaritans who cannot afford the cost to relieve a
cat’s suffering. 2023: $27,281 paid to help 291 cats.

The SAFCC Trapper Team is paid $20 per cat to TNR cats for those who are physically not able to trap themselves.  This includes recovery and handling any post-op complications. Trapper Team requests can be made through our Helpline or by Email. However, due to a shortage of trappers we are not able to do all requests. 2023: 3,657 cats were trapped by our Trapper Team that would not have been spayed or neutered!

The Feral Shelter Program was started to address the problem of homeless cats without shelter from the elements, and to provide colony feeders and anyone caring for a homeless cat sturdy, differently-sized Styrofoam shelters to fit 1-4 cats, along with straw for the best insulation. These are available at no cost, although donations are always welcome. Read more about our Feral Shelter Program.