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Working Cats Program
Sometimes, we need to rehome cats who aren’t suited to traditional indoor homes—often because they are semi-feral, unsocialized, or simply prefer an outdoor-only lifestyle. These independent-minded cats are ideal for barns, warehouses, garages, or businesses in need of natural rodent control.
All working cats are:
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Spayed/neutered
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Vaccinated for Rabies
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FELV/FIV tested
These adoptions are done on an as-needed basis.
If you have a safe, warm shelter and can provide food, water, and care, contact us to learn more about welcoming a working cat to your property of fill out an adoption application.
If you have outdoor cats you are hoping to rehome through our working cat program, please email hannah.esker@hsdcohio.org.
Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Program
HSDC offers a humane and effective TNR program to help manage Delaware County’s feral cat populations. Through TNR, cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and then returned to the area where they were found. This approach helps prevent overpopulation while improving the overall health and stability of outdoor cat colonies.
Each TNR Gets:
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Spay/neuter surgery
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Rabies vaccination
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Ear tip for identification
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Tattoo to show they are fixed
What we offer:
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Live traps available for loan with a $50 refundable deposit
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Information on low-cost TNR options
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Tips and information about trapping
At this time, our volunteer-led TNR team is focused on specific, identified colonies and moves on to new areas only as current colonies are stabilized. We do not currently offer TNR services to the general public, but we hope to expand this program soon — so please check back later for updates.
If you are aware of a feral cat colony or have questions, contact Hannah Esker at hannah.esker@hsdcohio.org or Darlene Burks at darlene.burks@hsdcohio.org.