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Small group of volunteers focused on reducing animal over population in southern Illinois Scroll to the bottom for full service and price list. Bake sale?

The Spay/Neuter Task Force is open to all participants interested in combating animal over-population within the Cobden area via the humane method of castration. We have enlisted the help of local veterinary team, Dr. Ray Heinrichs and his wife Debbie, Union County Animal Control, Finding Forever Animal Rescue, Cobden Village Hall, CCBA, local police and private citizens for this purpose. We have already begun this incredible effort and ask anyone interested to join us! The number one goal of the Spay/Neuter Task Force is to help Cobden residents get their pets fixed. With the understanding that spay and neuter surgeries are costly, we have created a voucher program for local residents to sponsor one half of the cost of spay and neuter surgeries performed by Dr. Heinrichs. We will offer a limited number of vouchers for spay and neuter surgeries. Our next goal is to address the stray and feral cat population within the Village. We will work with our partners safely remove and/or contain stray and feral cat populations. Please report stray and feral cats, and spread the word among your neighbors about this great opportunity. Contact us for assistance! Please do not harm cats! We will live trap for you. Stray and feral cats will be tested for Feline FIV and leukemia. Want to join the spay/neuter task force? There are several ways to get involved! We've raised funds for vouchers through a yard sale in fall 2016 and will host 2nd yard sale on Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6. Seeking 6-10 volunteers to work sale shifts, and additional assistance with set-up and tear down. Also collecting items for upcoming sale. And, we could use storage space for these items. Estimated sale hours 8am-1pm

Can't donate items or help with the sale? That's okay, we'll have more opportunities to come. Or, get creative and come up with an initiative to raise money for our cause on your own. It could be as simple as decorating a coffee can for a local convenient store counter top, or elaborate as hosting an activity or game at a local community event. Spaghetti dinner or house concert? We're open to suggestions! Please join us in gaining control of our animal population in a sustainable way which we can be proud of. A healthy animal population is good for all. Thanks for your help. It takes a Village ~

11/04/2026

Has anybody seen me?

MISSING from Bainbridge St in Cobden. Please call 618-833-4915 if seen. Thank you!

10/28/2026

We’re still here, Union County!

We’ve been busy behind the scenes! Between our weekly feral cat trapping efforts and scheduling subsidized spay/neuter appointments, there’s always something happening.

Yesterday, we trapped 4 cats at a location in Cobden that several community members brought to our attention. We’ll keep returning until the mission is complete. There are still plenty of cats left to trap!

We may not always respond to messages right away, but please know we haven’t forgotten about you. Sometimes we’re waiting for the right opportunity, the right answer, or the right person to help us move forward.

This work takes time, patience, and teamwork. We’re still here, still working, and still fighting for the cats of Union County.

Thank you for your patience and continued support!

10/19/2026

Happy Monday, cat lovers! We have begun another very busy week, with 9 subsidized surgeries on the schedule and our feral cat trapping planned for tomorrow. Please send out positive vibes for our trapping team & vet partners at Meller-James. We sure do keep them busy!

We don’t have any fundraisers in the immediate future, but we do have 2 super exciting events coming together for December and January! Stay tuned!

10/15/2026

Using a drop trap to catch one female cat from a small colony… it’s hard to take a video when you’re in on the action but we wanted to give you a glimpse of trapping day. We caught our target 4 this past Tuesday. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers❣️

10/14/2026

💜 A Thank You to Union County 💜

We’re grateful to share that Union County has offered a $500 donation to the Cobden Spay & Neuter Coalition!

Every dollar makes a difference in our efforts to reduce the number of unwanted cats in our community. This contribution will help support the veterinary costs of our Subsidized Surgery and TNR programs, allowing us to continue the work we’ve been doing throughout Union County.

We appreciate this support and are thankful for every person, business, and organization that believes in our mission. Together, we can make a difference—one cat at a time.

Thank you, Union County!

10/12/2026

Happy Monday!

We received a generous $500 donation from an amazing Cobden resident who told us she was moved to give after hearing our presentation to the board of commissioners.

We are incredibly grateful for this kind of grassroots support. It means so much to know that our community is listening and believes in what we’re doing for the cats of Union County!

And speaking of the county board meeting… We’re just as curious as all of you! We made a follow-up call last Monday and are still waiting to hear back. We’ll keep you posted!

REMINDER: Our next public meeting is TOMORROW evening (Tuesday, 10/13) at 6 PM at Kiki’s Coffeehouse in Anna! Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there!

10/09/2026

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

We always have a long list of cats waiting for subsidized spay/neuter appointments, and every spot matters!

Please arrive on time. If you can’t make your appointment, we understand! Just let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the spot to another cat in need.

The cost is $50 for surgery and a rabies vaccine. Please have payment available at the time of service.

If you’re concerned about the cost, please reach out to us ahead of time so we can communicate before your appointment.

Thank you for helping us help more cats!

Every appointment matters. Every cat matters!

10/08/2026

Come one and all to our next meeting! It’s time for YOU to get involved!

10/07/2026

Here is a plan for the cat houses we are proposing building/having built, for those wanting to know the size. We’re still looking for assistance with construction/materials. We are contacting local school & church groups, supplies retailers, etc.

10/05/2026

🐾 WE WANT TO KNOW! 🐾

We’re exploring the idea of building simple, sturdy outdoor cat houses for Union County community cats—and before we start cutting wood, we need to know how much interest there is!

Do you have outdoor/community cats who would benefit from a shelter?

How many cat houses would you need?
1? 2? 5? A whole colony’s worth?

Sound off in the comments! Tell us how many cats you’re caring for and how many houses you could use.

Your answers will help us figure out just how many houses we should build.

Address

PO Box 542
Cobden, IL
62920

Telephone

618-201-4841

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