Franklin County KY - TNR

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

It still surprises me 😮 how many people trap a cat and assume someone else will automatically be able to step in and help if they haven’t spoken with them beforehand.

The reality is, vets and clinics are doing their best while working with full schedules, limited appointments, and finite resources. Their days are often booked from start to finish. If an appointment wasn’t made ahead of time, it’s unrealistic to expect an open spot waiting for you and a frightened kitty in a trap. 😞

I know how frustrating appointment availability can be. I’ve felt that frustration too. I don’t have the perfect answer to fix it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ But this is the system we have, and planning ahead is one of the kindest things we can do.

The #1 rule of trapping:
‼️ HAVE A PLAN BEFORE YOU TRAP‼️

Call. Email. Text. Confirm availability. Make sure there is space, resources, or an appointment secured before you begin. Preparation can be the difference between a smooth outcome and a stressful emergency.

✨ Don’t let your emergency become someone else’s emergency. ✨

The goal is always the same: helping the cat in the safest, most responsible way possible.

05/24/2026

She trapped 58 cats at a mobile home park last spring. This year, they called back - to learn how to do it themselves!

Stacy sits down with Tanya Cook of Ohio Alleycat Resource in Cincinnati to talk about what it really looks like to build a community cat program from scratch and how one person can spark a movement.

🐾 400+ cats TNR'd in the pilot year
🐾 From neonatal foster to full-time advocate
🐾 The Neighborhood Cat Ambassador Program
🐾 Zip code targeting using shelter & rescue data
🐾 Community cat census via QR code flyers
🐾 Teaching communities to sustain the work themselves

This is the long game. And it's working. 🙌

Listen here -
https://youtu.be/OpUjl_gHwN4?si=y29N9mIwunDtYDOi
- or wherever you get your podcasts!

05/23/2026

If you feed outdoor cats, especially in public places, please remember that small choices can make a big difference in keeping them safe and ensuring they can continue to be cared for long-term. 🐾

▶️ Can the food be eaten within 30 minutes?
❌ If not, leftover food may attract wildlife or other animals that could pose a danger to the cats. What begins as an act of kindness can unintentionally create new risks for them.

▶️ Is there trash left behind, like paper plates or empty cans?
❌ Public feeding areas that become messy often lead to complaints. Keeping the space clean and respectful helps protect feeding spots and prevents conflict with the community.

▶️ Is your feeding setup drawing attention to the cats?
❌ Not everyone values outdoor cats the way rescuers and caretakers do. Quiet, discreet feeding can help keep colonies safer from harm and unwanted attention.

❌ Please avoid feeding cats directly out of cans. The edges are sharp and have the potential to cause injury.

Loving community cats means more than feeding them—it means protecting them, respecting shared spaces, and helping ensure they can continue to be cared for tomorrow. ❤️

05/22/2026

The Franklin County Humane Society is seeking a few volunteers to assist with surgery clinics on Wednesdays and or Fridays, usually 9 am - 3 pm. This includes monitoring cats and dogs as they wake from their spay/neuter surgeries, checking breathing, taking temperatures, cleaning ears, trimming nails, combing (all while they are still asleep), as well as doing laundry, sterilizing instruments, and other related tasks.Training provided.

No prior experience required but must be comfortable around animals and follow instructions. If you are able to volunteer 1-3 days per month and are interested in learning more, contact shelter manager alves watkins, and complete a volunteer application.