The lovely call colors are great for viewing and “leaf peeping”, but they are a reminder that the cold weather of winter will be upon us soon. We know that many of our regular SCRUFF readers are concerned about the feral cats in our community. We thought that you might…
We are so pleased to receive a note like this one: My neighbor … had put us in touch as I was figuring out how to deal with neutering our 2 semi-feral kittens. You were so helpful and put my might right. It went swimmingly – even the entrapment –…
We appreciate the fact that so many people appreciate what we do! Is that “appreciate 2“? Perhaps it is. But the fact is that we are thrilled to receive a letter like the one quoted below. Thank you for providing this very worthwhile service to our local communities. Please accept…
Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNvR) improves cats’ lives. With TNvR, cats are humanely trapped and taken to a veterinarian to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal symbol of a neutered and vaccinated cat). Healthy feral cats are then returned to their outdoor home. Unlike the failed, costly, and cruel…
Today is SCRUFF’s March 2020 Spay Day! Today’s Spay Day takes place at the Animal Protective Foundation (APF). Their address is: Animal Protective Foundation 53 Maple Avenue Schenectady, NY 12302 You can view the 2020 Spay Day Schedule here. You may also download a PDF copy of the Spay Day…
It may be a surprise to many people, but feral cats thrive in all landscapes—from the most rural to the inner city. Research studies show them to be as healthy as cats who live indoors. This means that that TNvR (Trap, Neuter, vaccinate, Return) is important in the quest to…
If you would like to help with SCRUFF’s TNvR programs, please call 518-526-3372 or visit our Volunteer page.
As you know, we are well into the New Year (can we still call it “New”?) 2020. That means we have been busy reviewing our past year, 2019, and checking the statistics. One of the most remarkable things we have discovered is the number of telephone calls we received. Choosing…
Did you know? Kittens as young as 4 months old can get pregnant. Be part of the solution. Trap-Neuter-vaccinate-Return. The only humane way to improve the lives of community cats. Call Scruff at 518-526-3372 for more information, or check our Contact Page here.
Good News! SCRUFF has announced the Spay Day Schedule for 2020. You can view the Spay Day Schedule here. You may also download a copy of the Spay Day Schedule here. To schedule an appointment, call the Scruff phone line at 518-526-3372. We need volunteers to help. If you are…
