 We're thrilled to highlight Pamlico Animal Hospital, a veterinary hospital that has been around in the Washington community since 1978. As the demand for veterinary care has continued to grow over time, they recently expanded in 2020 to provide additional space for a larger team of 6 veterinarians and support staff. They also renovated the original building, creating a dedicated pet resort for all of your grooming and boarding needs.
They have been instrumental in spay/neuter initiatives in the county. They are one of two vets in the area who accept the low-cost cat spay/neuter vouchers from the Humane Society of Beaufort County, NC and with their expansion, they have increased their capacity to perform spay/neuter surgeries - helping to tackle the large stray cat population in the area. Their team has continued to work with us over the 10+ years we have been around and we could not have accomplished so much without their partnership. Thank you to Pamlico Animal Hospital for sponsoring our spring raffle and partnering with us over the years.
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Our trapping team and several caretakers have been trap training cats the past couple weeks for the spay/neuter clinic today. Trap training involves setting up a feeding location, feeding cats on a regular schedule, and getting the cats accustomed to the traps being around their feeding spot. Once they are comfortable with the traps, you can even deactivate the traps and place food in them so that the cats get used to going inside them for their food. This greatly helps when trapping time comes around! But a challenge that presents itself for the larger colonies is that if you are not able to catch them all the first time around then the next time you trap, you'll have a mix of fixed and un-fixed cats going into the traps. So our main trapper, Barb, setup a trail cam to determine how many cats may be left at the large colony we TNVRed back in January (in which over 30 have now been fixed). After hours upon hours of going through the photos, she determined there were 4 remaining cats at that location - 3 of whom were coming on a regular schedule and 1 who showed up at irregular intervals (these are the hardest ones to trap). Twelve traps were setup at least a week in advance for trap training purposes. It is always helpful to have more traps than the number of cats you need to trap, especially when there are plenty of fixed cats hanging around who might trigger them. And sure enough, several already fixed cats went into the traps and triggered them. You would think after being trapped and neutered before, they would stay away, but apparently being neutered wasn't enough of a deterrence for them! At this one location, we were able to trap 2 of the 4 cats who were seen on the trail cam, which unfortunately did not include the elusive kitty who showed up at irregular times. However, we also ended up with 2 newbies who weren't seen on the trail cam at all! So a total of 4 from this spot were TNVRed today. That still leaves 2 so we'll be back at it again next time. In addition to the 4 above, 16 cats were brought in from several other locations, bringing the total to 20 for today. But it is important to realize that although we've primarily been posting about these larger clinics, it's not the only TNVR action going on during the month. Our team assists caretakers with doing their own TNVR and we help trap smaller colonies that go into the vet on other days. So it may be 20 cats today, but the total for the month will be higher (January and February numbers combined were 101!). To continue this work, support is always needed. Volunteers and donations are two very important needs right now. If interested in volunteering: pawsandlove.net/volunteer If you'd like to support TNVR work financially: pawsandlove.net/tnr As always, thank you for your support.  Pre‑orders are open NOW through April 12, with shipping and pickup expected around mid‑May.
This round is extra exciting because we’re partnering with a local company, which means: More color choices — 15+ solid colors and 9 tie‑dye options Three different designs: Shoulda Been Neutered (the classic) Gotta Fix ’Em All (Pokémon‑inspired) Trap Neuter Return (our mission-driven design) More impact — a larger portion of every purchase goes directly toward helping cats in need Eco‑friendly shirts — 100% cotton, no polyester, no PFAS Ordering during the pre‑sale helps us know which colors to stock for future events. If you’ve got a favorite, now’s the time to grab it while all options are available. Ready to shop? pawsandlove.net/shop Please share to help spread the word. The more shirts we sell, the more cats we can help — and the farther our mission reaches.  The large colony of cats that we have been working on is nearing completion. There are still a couple stragglers, but we wanted to give you an update on the cats we took to the vet today.
Out of the EIGHT cats we brought in, only ONE is male, which means SEVEN of them are female! This is why going back to TNR the remaining cats is so VERY important. It only takes one male, and with seven females, the potential for high population growth is there. In just the first litter of the season, we could see anywhere from 14-35 kittens born, which would be a HUGE setback! THANK YOU to the trappers and the caretakers who are vigilant and make sure any stragglers left behind are also caught and fixed. Be part of the solution. Donate: pawsandlove.net/donate Venmo: pawsandlove **Photo is of a previous mama cat who was spayed several years ago through our TNR program. She had FIVE kittens, some of whom needed to be treated for upper respiratory infections.  Remember when we posted about TNRing a LARGE colony of cats on February 13 in which a total of 41 cats have now been spayed/neutered? Well...these are some of the cats who eluded us the last time! We know there are at least 10 individuals and last night we were able to trap 7 of them! YES! It is so important to go back and get any stragglers. Even leaving just one cat behind can result in more kittens in the future so it's best to "fix 'em all." The last cat in the photos is a straggler from another large colony we did back in January. The caretaker is helping to get the final ones so that there will be no more babies. Teamwork!! We're getting closer to being able to mark both of these colonies as "DONE!" Hopefully the rain will hold off so we can get the others today. It's another trapping day! As a reminder, donations are always appreciated to continue this critical work here in Beaufort County. The average cost per TNRed cat is $150. So when we go out to trap large colonies like this, it all adds up to be quite an investment. Every donation, no matter how big or small, provides support to help cats and community members live better lives through spay/neuter. To support us: Venmo: pawsandlove pawsandlove.net/donate **If you wish for donations to go to TNR, please include that** Thank you friends! Lets hope we can get the rest of the kitties today! Wish us luck! Our inside only cats were feeling left out. They asked if I even loved them since I didn’t post their pictures! So here to assure them they are very much loved are a few of the room one kitties and our two leukemia boys who live with Audra (me). From our sanctuary kitties to you and yours. We hope you have a beautiful day. Take a moment to appreciate all of the things that go right in life! Cats make life better and brighter! I got an early dose of my CATfeine ! (Caffeine)  We’re happy to share a positive update about Eve who was recently sponsored by Carolyn Merrill through our #FundAFeral program. This is exactly why sponsorships matter—so when a cat needs medical care, we can act immediately. On Thursday night, our feeder Jackie noticed Eve sounded extremely congested and had labored, nasal breathing. She took a video and sent it to me right away. Since I knew Eve was inside the building, I went out immediately, secured the area, and safely trapped her so we could assess what was going on. While it wasn’t life-threatening, it was something that needed prompt veterinary care to give her relief. I called Pamlico Animal Hospital and was able to get an urgent care appointment right away. Once there, the amazing Dayna gloved up and carefully removed Eve from her trap so Dr. Martin could do a full exam. Despite being feral, Eve was an absolute champ and allowed a thorough evaluation. Here’s what we learned:
We boostered her vaccines, gave her a steroid injection, and even managed her first dose of oral medication. She was so calm that she’ll be able to continue on the more effective oral treatment for her respiratory illness—helped by the fact that she’s toothless, which made things a bit easier on my end. I checked on her first thing this morning, and she’s already sounding less congested, so the steroid is clearly helping. Thank you, Carolyn, for your selfless support. Donations and sponsorships help cover food, litter, routine care, and emergency medical needs—making moments like this possible. This is the impact of community. This is why we do what we do. We can't help but feel a little guilty about... Having the privilege to hang around these handsome boys every single day. Let them know how much you love them! Happy Belated (Feline) Valentine's Day everyone! Remember when we posted yesterday and said we estimated 20 cats at the location we're currently working on? Well... that estimate was wrong. We trapped Wednesday and continued into Thursday night. We were able to grab a total of 28 cats for the mini spay/neuter clinic today. A BIG THANKS to Dr. Poffenberger and her team at Pamlico Animal Hospital for setting aside a day to help tackle this large colony. BUT... There are at least 5 more cats who have avoided being trapped. AND... we already TNRed 13 cats at this location prior to today. So with some simple math, that means this colony has AT LEAST 46 cats!! Imagine how many kittens there would be in just one year! That's a potential for anywhere from 150 to 300 kittens in just 12 months!! This is why TNR is so very important. A colony can start with just one cat. Then another comes along and suddenly you find yourself with a litter of kittens. And the cycle continues as the population expands somewhat exponentially. But TNR stops that cycle. Thank you to all who have shared our previous post, donated, and commented words of gratitude. It is because of your support that we're able to help cats, and their caretakers. And thank you to the caretakers who have reached out to us for guidance and the many community members who help make our world a better place. We hope you'll take a moment to peruse the photos of the kitties and their farm friends (we heard the orange cat loves hanging around the dog). There are also a couple photos of the recovery setup to keep them nice and warm tonight while temps are low. If you would like to keep supporting this work, you can donate in the following ways: Venmo: pawsandlove Online: pawsandlove.net/donate *Please designate your donation for TNR so that it goes towards this program* Reactions, comments and shares also help if you're unable to assist financially. Thank you furriends!! |
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