Mass Trappings Performed Monthly

Operation Cat, ARF’s trap/neuter/return program that strives to reduce the feral cat population, performs mass trappings at least once a month. Recently, 31 feral cats were trapped in East Hampton and Southampton and brought to the medical wing of the ARF Adoption Center.  On that Sunday, Dr. Sarah Alward and vet tech Katie Grogan of the East Hampton Vet Group, supported by a team of volunteers, spayed/neutered all 31 cats. 

Mass trapping removes groups of cats from a location and alters them all at once, preventing entire colonies from reproducing in just a couple of days.  Use of this new technique is critical in slowing down the reproductive rate of feral cats.  Kittens are removed and socialized and are adopted through the ARF Adoption Center.  Feral adults are returned to the colony where they live out their lives with food, water and shelter.  Eventually, the adult cats die out and the problem is completely solved in a humane and caring way. The adult cats are ear-tipped so caretakers can immediately spot new candidates for trapping. 

To volunteer for Operation Cat, please contact Carey at carey@arfhamptons.org.

Learn More About Operation Cat

Holiday Wish List

The following items (gently used is ok) would make a big difference in the lives of the cats and dogs at the ARF Adoption Center:

Cat Carriers (medium & large)

Dog Crates (medium & large)

Fleece Blankets

Dog Agility Equipment

Small Storage Shed

We would also greatly appreciate the following new items:

Cat & Dog Toys (Especially feathered wands for the cats)

Laser Pointers (Cats love them!)

Dog Houses (medium & large)

Tall Cat Habitats

Hand Truck

Digital Image Projector (We have lots of animal photos to share)

If you would like to purchase one of the larger items, please contact michele@arfhamptons.org.  Thank you for your generosity!

ARF Visits Best Friends Animal Society

Staff and board members from ARF learned about dog training, caring for cats with FIV, a model volunteer program and much more on a recent visit to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in southern Utah, where the quality of life for each animal is of paramount importance.

One of the highlights was witnessing the remarkable progress made by the 22 pit bulls formerly owned by NFL player Michael Vick, who is currently serving a federal prison sentence on dog fighting charges. Pictured above is Little Red and an animal care provider who works with the "Vicktory Dogs".