SCRUFF - Spaying Capital Region Unowned Feral Felines

Welcome to SCRUFF

SCRUFF (Spaying Capital Region Unowned Feral Felines), is a Trap-Neuter-vaccinate-Return (TNvR) organization for feral and stray cats. Run by dedicated volunteers, SCRUFF provides low-cost spay/neuter services for this unchecked population of unowned cats.

Founded by Dr. Susan Sikule of Just Cats Veterinary Clinic, SCRUFF's mission is to work with the public to humanely reduce the population of feral and stray cats and to educate the public on ways to care for these “community” cats.

Feral Facts

Feral cats have lived outdoors among people for 10,000 years; they have lived here in the U.S. for hundreds of years. Discover just a few facts you should know about feral cats.

Get involved!! Your volunteer support helps SCRUFF make a greater difference for community cats.

SCRUFF strives to sponsor events to generate interest and financial support for the work we do.

Modeling itself after the nationally acclaimed Alley Cat Allies, SCRUFF volunteers educate individuals and promote TNvR; since January 2007, we have spayed/neutered over 6,000 stray and feral cats! Through our programs and our valuable partnerships, SCRUFF's vision is a lifelong commitment to reducing community cats throughout the Capital District Region, one cat at a time.

Is It OK to Pick Up A Feral Cat?

This week we have an important tip for everyone who wants to help feral cats. Please do not try to pick up a feral cat. They are certainly not used to interacting with people, and if you try to handle one it will be extremely stressed. For your safety, too, don’t attempt to capture a feral cat, even if you use a blanket (as some people do), you will stress the cat and endanger yourself.

For more information, call call or email us. Our contact information is right here.

We need volunteers, and are interested in having YOU join us. Visit our Volunteer Page to discover more.

NYS Animal Advocacy Day 2018 – SCRUFF will be there!

Join us on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT for NYS Animal Advocacy Day in the Well of the Legislative Office Building, 198 State St, Albany, NY 12207.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco sponsors this bi-partisan event to further protect our companion pets from cruelty.

Hundreds of pet owners, animal supporters, rescues, shelters, and veterinarians will be present.

Come learn how to improve the lives of animals and show your support!

Welcome to SCRUFF

Feral Facts

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