Tag: <span>feral</span>

Tag: feral

The Cat Is Out of the Bag!

To celebrate SCRUFF’s 20th Anniversary, Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) appointments will be free for the rest of 2026! Thanks to the generosity of our donors and careful stewardship of SCRUFF’s resources, we’re able to provide this opportunity to help control the community and feral unowned cat population. Free appointments are subject to appointment availability and program funding. Donations are always welcome, but never required. For those who wish to support SCRUFF’s mission, contributions of any amount help offset the cost of spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and other care provided to community cats. Thank you for helping the community and feral unowned cats thrive!

Hot Summer Days and Lazy Feral Cats

The hot days of summer have arrived and no doubt you, like SCRUFF, are thinking about how the feral cats cope with the weather. With hot summers and cold winters concern about the unhoused cats increases. Our TNVR program is key to controlling the feral cat population. Summer does not stop our Spay Days. Please check our Spay Day Schedule page to discover when the upcoming events will be held. Do you want more information? Contact us!

June Spay Day Coming UP

The next SCRUFF Spay Day will be on Sunday June 14 at the Animal Protective Foundation (APF) at 53 Maple Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12302. For information about how to participate in our Spay Days, please contact us. Have you wondered what Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) is all about? Our TNVR page has all the details.

Volunteer Position: Trap Equipment Associate

SCRUFF is looking for volunteers to fill the position of Trap Equipment Associate. You can make an impact on reducing the feral cat population as a Trap Equipment Associate. This is a behind-the-scenes position that involves overseeing the inventory of working humane traps that we loan to the public. You will work as part of a small team to ensure that the traps are properly working and in good condition before being loaned out. For important information and more details, visit out Trap Equipment Associate page where you will find a PDF that you can read and download.

Interesting In Volunteering with SCRUFF?

SCRUFF has is looking for volunteers for the position of Trap Lease Co-Coordinators. As a Trap Lease Co-Coordinator you would work with a small dedicated team of SCRUFF volunteers to manage the loan of humane traps to the public. The full description of the position is here. Stay tuned to the SCRUFF Web site as we have other positions that will be announced soon.