Feral Cat Assistance Program (FCAP)

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CAP believes that trap-neuter-return (TNR) is the most humane and effective way of controlling feral cat populations. TNR has been used successfully all over the world and is considerably more effective than the wholesale euthanasia of all ferals, heretofore-attempted by animal control agencies and shelters. We decline requests to trap healthy cats for euthanasia. Because of our belief, CAP developed and has operated for the last ten years, a program designed to help deal with the feral cat problem in Houston.

The Feral Cat Assistance Program (FCAP) is dedicated to educating the public on non-lethal ways of controlling feral cat colonies and assisting those interested in saving the lives of feral cats. We provide assistance with Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) of feral cats to colonies sponsored by human caregivers. Each month (usually the last Sunday of each month) FCAP schedules a surgery day dedicated only to spaying and neutering feral cats at a local spay / neuter clinic. Volunteers are always needed in this very valuable program to assist with trapping and transport.

If you believe that you have discovered feral cats near your home and would like to help these cats, first determine that the cats are indeed feral and not strays or the neighbors' outdoor pets. You can make this determination by observing their behavior and appearance over a period of time. If you have determined the cats are feral, contact FCAP for information on trapping the cats, having them spayed/neutered, and returned to their territory. Monitoring the welfare of a feral cat colony is not only interesting, but rewarding...both for the cats and for you.  To find out more about feral cats, read our Feral Cats article under the Humane Education section.

What FCAP Can Do To Help

  • Educate the public on the advantages of TNR.
  • Provide TNR assistance to caregivers with large colonies.
  • Rent traps and offer instructions on trapping to the public.
  • Refer the public to feral friendly veterinarians.
  • Provide continuing support, information and asistance to established colony caregivers.
  • Find permanent, caring homes for adoptable kittens and socialized cats that come from the feral colonies.

What FCAP Can't Do

  • Provide animal control services. We do not accept requests to trap healthy cats for euthanasia.
  • Provide relocation of feral cats.