354 cats have gone through the Columbia Cat Action Team's TNR program to date.
In 2022, resident complaints about large numbers of feral cats led to the creation of CCAT. Over time, this program reduces the feral cat population. Some of the kittens and cats that were trapped actually found permanent homes so they are no longer roaming the streets.
A group of extremely dedicated volunteers perform a variety of duties which includes the physical work of trapping and transporting the cats to and from procedures, as well as housing the caged cats overnight before releasing them back where they were initially trapped.
Other duties include answering emails and making phone calls to schedule trapping dates and locations. Still other volunteers organize and contribute to fundraising, making this a true team effort.
CCAT now operates closely with The Columbia Animal Shelter which contributes to the enormous success of the program.
