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Our 501(c)3 organization Island Cat Feral Rescue, Inc. was founded to further the advancement of animal welfare by preventing cruelty to animals - by serving as a resource on humane and effective management of feral cat colony populations.Our Directors and volunteers provide leadership from a diverse section of the community which includes Veterinarians, Adoption Specialists, Vet Techs, Foster Families, along with individuals that are not animal health professionals. Their love and compassion for all cats - feral, stray or domestic brings them together in a mutual goal of animal protection and advocacy.
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We do not have a shelter to take in feral, stray or abandoned animals - we can only refer you to local groups that have adoption programs - keeping in mind that true ferals cannot be adopted out as they are unsocialized and cannot be handled. Our primary purpose is Trap, Neuter, Return of Feral Cats to prevent overpopulation.
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Island Cat Feral Rescue, Inc. located in St Augustine, Florida is a No-Kill animal rescue and resource organization dedicated to reducing the number of stray and feral cats facing euthanasia in shelters. We serve as a community education resource on the practice of TNR -Trap - Neuter - Return in order to gain more acceptance of this process in the Saint Johns County, Florida area.
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In Memory of Hydi - 2011
Another sad story of the incalculable suffering that feral, stray and abandoned animals face on our streets daily. Please help us continue our work by donating or volunteering today
Click on RECENT RESCUES
Rubert
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ICFR supports spay/neuter as the only non lethal solution to prevention of cat overpopulation. We have recently started a low-cost spay neuter program.
Click on our SPAY-NEUTER PROGRAM page....
(PROGRAM IS FOR ST JOHNS and surrounding counties in FLORIDA)
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We are a 501(c)3 tax exempt public charity and your donations are tax deductible. We hope you will donate to our cause - we are registered as a public non profit organization and depend solely on donations. This is a critical time for Island Cat Feral Rescue, Inc. and your donation in any amount is most appreciated. Proceeds go towards food and TNR costs.
You can also mail donations by check or money order to: Island Cat Feral Rescue, Inc. PO Box 861083, St Augustine, Florida 32086
"A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION CH27668 MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENTBY THE STATE
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We now have a Low Cost MICROCHIP PROGRAM...... for both Cats and Dogs
ICFR believes identifying animals by Microchip is another pro - active way to reduce the growth of stray and feral cat populations.
Pre Register now for Upcoming Special Pricing!
Microchips are the best step you can take to help your pet return home if it is lost, separated from you, or in the event of a natural disaster. It is fast, inexpensive, safe for the animal, and includes rapid, lost pet alerts to local and national databases, shelters, Vet clinics and Rescue Groups. If your Cat or Dog enters a local shelter with a microchip it's chances of being reunited with you are greatly increased.
Help animal rescue, be pro active in reducing the number of cats and dogs facing euthanasia today.
A $40 fee covers the Vet visit, microchip, the implant, lifetime registration with 24/7 access to local and national lost pet hotline listing your contact information and pet's picture, along with a pet ID tag.
CALL (904) 794-4097 or e-mail us at IslandCat-FeralResource@comcast.net to pre register.
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This website is a support and resource network for TNR - Trap, Neuter, Return and we work closely with local adoption programs. Our goal is to assist as an information resource and liasion for feral cat colony caretakers, volunteers, foster caregivers, those providing medical oversight and all other individuals and agencies interested in advancing the quality of life for feral cats.
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There is an urgent need for FOSTER HOMES WILLING TO CARE FOR CATS/ KITTENS IN LOCAL ADOPTION PROGRAMS !!!! PLEASE CONTACT (904) 794-4097. COSTS ARE COVERED!
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We do not have a shelter to take in feral, stray or abandoned animals - we can only refer you to local groups that have adoption programs at this time.
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Adoptions....
Kitten Season continues year round......
See our Adoptions Page ....
Please call or e-mail us if you can open your home and hearts to a new kitty. These kitties will need permanent loving homes. Spay/ Neuter, testing, rabies & age appropriate vaccinations included in the adoption donation fee.
Kitties NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:
See our adoptable pets at http://www.petfinder.com/ -when you get to the home page look to the left for the "Find Animal Welfare Groups" search - type in 32086 and you will see Island Cat Feral Rescue Home page.
Call (904) 794-4097 or e-mail us here at IslandCat if you can adopt any of these kitties permanently .......
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ICFR aims to increase public awareness by educating the community of St Johns County on the necessity and benefits of community subsidization of sterilization for cat owners who are unable to afford those costs. Many feral cat colony caretakers who cannot afford the costs of multiple sterilization surgeries pay out of pocket. The community is the key in finding a way to fund this crucial component of TNR.
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ICFR is sponsoring a feral food drive for Winter to assist caring for our colony and others in the area. Donations of good quality wet and dry cat food, cat litter, small baby blankets, hand sanitizer, paper plates and bowls, cat carriers are all needed and accepted for care of the kitties. Please contact us if you are able to donate any of these items at (904) 794-4097 or items can be left at Animal Home Health Pet Stop at 1054 State Road 206 East, Suite E, St Augustine near Subway. Phone (904) 797-2477.
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Food, medical care, humane traps, transportation, spay/neuter surgeries are all out of pocket expenses for colony caregivers. Please call 904-794-4097 if you can help. We are currently in need of funds for sponsoring spay/neuter surgeries for our ferals - we need your help to get this done. We depend on volunteers for TNR trapping, transportation to medical clinics, caregiver backups and foster homes. Our forms page for volunteers and foster parents is under construction and will be up soon!
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ICFR's web site is focused on information related to effective TNR efforts on the local and national level. We also list links to national resources recoginzed for best practices for the humane care of stray and feral cats. These include Alley Cat Allies and The Humane Society of the United States. We welcome county and city officlials to participate in our efforts and believe that there is a movement for humane change in the way our community addresses the stray and feral cat populations. We have seen this to our north in Duval County and to our south in Flagler and Volusia.
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FCNMHP in Jacksonville also offers Feral/Community Cats and Pets S/N Surgeries
TNR is the solution to the feral and stray cat overpopulation crisis.
Call the Clinic Hotline to schedule surgery appointments (Requires transport to Jacksonville)
(904) 425-0005
Feral Cats and kittens must be brought to the clinic in a humane trap. Traps are available from FCNMHP Clinic with a deposit. www.fcnmhp.org.
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See our Memorial Page for remembering your loved pet or feral cat from your colony. 