Monroe County Community Cats

05/08/2026

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in animal welfare is that compassion alone cannot solve overpopulation — prevention must be part of the solution too.

Every day, rescuers, shelters, and advocates across Georgia work tirelessly to feed hungry cats, treat injuries, and save kittens in crisis. Those acts matter deeply. But if we truly want to reduce suffering long-term, we must focus on stopping the cycle before it starts.

This post beautifully explains why Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is such an important part of creating lasting change for community cats. I encourage everyone to take a moment to read it. ❤️

Turning the Tide: Why TNR Must Be Georgia’s North Star

Last week, we had an important conversation with one of our dedicated community partners about the long-term impact of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Their words perfectly capture why this work remains at the heart of our mission at Fix GA Pets:

“The true measure of success is not how many cats we feed, but how many we can prevent from being born into a life of struggle on the streets. By focusing on the source of overpopulation through TNR, we transition from a reactive cycle of suffering to a proactive cycle of care.”- Diviya Roney (Cat Programs & Client Services Director at Humane Society of Forsyth County)

Why This Matters for Georgia

In animal welfare, it is easy to become trapped in the reactive cycle. We see a hungry cat and provide food. We see an injured kitten and provide medical care. These compassionate acts matter deeply - but they do not stop the cycle from repeating.

TNR represents the proactive solution. By addressing the source of overpopulation, we reduce future suffering before it begins. We stabilize community cat colonies, improve quality of life, and prevent countless kittens from being born into unsafe conditions.

This is how lasting change happens. Not by responding endlessly to crisis - but by preventing it.

At Fix GA Pets, we believe every cat in Georgia deserves the chance to be wanted, cared for, and safe. TNR helps make that future possible.

04/25/2026

We received a sweet update on Tig and her babies—they’re all doing well! ❤️
They are three weeks old as of April 24 ❤️

Everyone is gaining weight nicely and should be at the proper weight/age for their scheduled spay/neuter appointments on June 3.

04/23/2026

Today was Monroe County Cat Day at Rescue Vet Services in Locust Grove❤️
We appreciate Dr. Thomas‘s office letting us add on to HCAI with Monroe Coubty Cats ❤️❤️

Cindy is working on her neighbors feral colony

Savannah has single handily taken on the whole street in her neighborhood, along with her grandfather’s property and her aunt! Go Savannah!

We are so excited that we are able to open this program up to Monroe County residence. Please share our content so we can raise money for future projects. ❤️

04/23/2026

Megan shared a heartwarming update tonight❤️Complete with wonderful pictures of her feral friend who's blossoming into a semi-feral sweetheart ❤️, and it's clear they adore Tom, who recently took a step towards a healthier life by getting neutered and receiving his vaccines last week❤️

04/16/2026

We are moving on down our list ❤️
Once Megan trapped the Mama Kitty she set the traps for the others. Random and Tom happened to be the easy ones that were in the trap❤️

Random had some nasty wounds that needed to be addressed around his ears. He was given an antibiotic injection and flea prevention for his ear mites. Tom looked pretty good we just gave him some revolution to kill the ear mites. Both were neutered. ❤️

04/13/2026

Megan reached out for help with two bottle babies a few days ago.

We had a volunteer step up to take them this afternoon. She felt like she had been seeing the mom roaming around so we took her a trap and within a day she had her!

She has been reunited with her babies! ❤️❤️
After the kittens are weaned we will spay mom and release her back on the property. The kittens will be spay/neutered before Megan rehomes them ❤️🐾

If anyone would like to donate to their vetting, we would greatly appreciate

04/11/2026

What an extraordinary turn of events!

Mr. Marshall stopped by our fantastic Great Community Cat Meet Up, organized by Klassy Kats on February 28th.

He shared with us his heartwarming story of a mama cat with five adorable 4-week-old kittens and an unexpected male visitor who had taken up residence at his home.
Marshall recognized the potential for the situation to escalate to 25 cats in 6 months and sought our expertise to tackle the challenge head-on.
I'm overjoyed that he reached out to us, taking proactive steps to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. ❤️‍🩹 I walked him through our proven approach to setting up a nurturing environment for mom and kittens, where they can thrive while waiting to be spayed/neutered.
Our strategy involves creating a spacious nursery using two 48-inch crates with end doors folded inward and zip-tied together, providing ample room for play, while keeping their litter box, food, and water separate from their cozy sleeping quarters. A sheet cover over the crates helps create a calming atmosphere. For litter, we use shallow-sided boxes with pellet litter, which is safer for the kittens than scoopable litter that can stick to their mouths.

The kittens are currently thriving in the crate nursery, and we're looking forward to spaying/neutering them on May 5th, contingent on them reaching the 2-pound mark. ❤️ As for the kittens' father, we're giving him the time and space he needs to feel comfortable with the traps.

04/11/2026

So many kitties have been in need of care and compassion, and it's heartwarming to see it happen here in Monroe County!

Meredith, a kind-hearted resident, has been going above and beyond to lend a helping hand to these adorable felines in her neighborhood. ❤️‍🩹

Tig, one of the kitties, was trapped last week with her babies. Tig is currently enjoying quality time with her precious kittens in a cozy dog crate until they're weaned.

We're thrilled to announce that Tig and her babies are scheduled for spaying and neutering on June 2, provided they reach the required weight of 2 pounds.

Smoke, one of the brave males, has already undergone neutering.

We're deeply grateful for Meredith's tireless efforts to make her community a better place, one furry friend at a time, and her dedication to tackling the issue of pet overpopulation is truly inspiring.❤️❤️

Love you Ms. Mel❤️

03/13/2026

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So excited that 13 WMAZ covered our TNR Drop in class & making of our Hippie Hideaways (feral cat shelters)

It did make me grin to hear the news anchor say that our federal Cat houses were called Hippie Hideaways 😂❤️

Community volunteers join forces with local animal shelters to combat feral cat overpopulation by spaying, neutering, and providing shelters for stray cats.

03/13/2026

Henry County Animal Initiative has been thrilled by the incredible donations and community support since the launch of our new program ~ Monroe County Community Cats on January 30.

This new initiative operates under the HCAI umbrella and is dedicated to humanely addressing community cat overpopulation through education and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in Monroe County.

We are excited to join forces with Klassy Kats of Butts County to create a dynamic event on Atlanta’s south side. We’re also delighted that animal services representatives from Monroe County Animal Control, Lamar County Animal Control, and Butts County Animal Control will be joining us as guest participants!

March 21 - 12-3 pm
655 High Falls Rd, Jackson

We will host a TNR class along with a $10 Rabies and $10 Microchip clinic for cats. Anyone from any county is welcome!

Join us for an afternoon of community, education, and compassion. Meet your local TNR volunteers, learn how you can help community cats in your neighborhood, and enjoy refreshments while getting low-cost rabies vaccines or microchips for your feline friends.

Together, we’re bringing people and cats together for the greater good.