Regency
Park Cats
Sacramento, CA
In early February we found out that a mobile home
park in Sacramento was scheduled for demolition on February 16, and
- get this -- 100-plus stray cats living there were certain to be ambushed
when the bulldozers arrived. An urgent call for help was placed asking
for volunteers to assist in trapping as many cats as possible before the
demolition date. Volunteers and organizations from Sacramento, Placer, El
Dorado, Yolo and Solano counties have taken part.
We participated in the rescue operation on the night of February the 10th.
This event was coordinated by Julie Lindsey and Kathy Monahan of Sisters
Animal Sanctuary and involved the assistance of a number of community
volunteers as well as volunteers from Feline
Lifeline, The Animal
Spay & Neuter Clinic, and Fieldhaven
Feline Rescue & Adoption. The operation took in 41 cats that night.
Since then Sisters has coordinated follow-up operations. Volunteers have
rescued over 150 cats and amazingly almost all of them have been placed
in permanent homes. The cats have been spayed and neutered and tested for
feline leukemia and FIV. The cats were also treated for ear mites and fleas,
various wounds and dental problems.
This operation was a great success but more needs to be done. There are
still nine friendly cats in need of homes and donations are still needed
to cover vet bills.