Community Cat Support Network

06/19/2026

A huge thank you to Brenda for this amazing assortment of cat, kitten, dog and puppy food!!! 🥹🥰

We also recieved a sweet surpise for the littles from Brittany, Erin, and two Chewy donors!! 🧡

Thank you all so much and apologies for the delay, these gifts are so needed and appreciated!! 🙏😽

06/18/2026

🐾 Why "Community Cat Support Network"?

The answer is actually in the name.

A community cat is any free-roaming feline that lives outdoors and is cared for by the people around them. Some are friendly. Some are shy. Some have families who feed them every day. Others are cared for by entire neighborhoods. While many people use the term "feral cat," community cats are much more than that.

When CCSN was founded, our primary focus was helping community cats and the people who care for them through TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return).

That's where our name comes from:

🐱 Community Cats
🤝 Support
🌎 Network

Our goal then was to build a network of people across Arkansas helping people help community cats.

Many of us have a special place in our hearts for community cats. Not because we love them more than owned pets, but because they are often the ones with the fewest people speaking up for them. They keep you on your toes, and winning one over is such a gift. They may not belong to any one person, yet they are still part of our communities, and very much loved.

Over the years, our work has grown and changed. We have expanded our educational efforts, increased access to spay/neuter services, supported caregivers, partnered with organizations across Arkansas, and occasionally helped dogs through referrals and community partnerships.

The word "Community" isn't there because we work in the community.

It's there because Community Cats are the reason we started.

Every cat fixed through TNVR means fewer kittens born outside, fewer cats suffering, healthier colonies, and stronger communities. It helps the cats, the caregivers, and the people who share their neighborhoods.

So while our programs continue to evolve, our name still reflects the heart of why CCSN exists: To support the people caring for community cats and create lasting solutions through prevention, education, and compassion. 🧡

That mission is at the heart of everything we do.

PS Muffin is available for adoption

If you would like to learn more about Community Cats, TNVR, and the love and data that drives us; we will share links in the comments.

06/17/2026

‼️Cute story alert‼️

Two weeks ago, we stopped into Goodwill to grab little Bug some more blankets for his crate. Bug happened to be traveling with his foster mom at the time, so he went in with her. As they were checking out, the cashier, named Smokey, asked what was in the crate.

We let her say hi to Bug and explained that he had hydrocephalus. What are the odds that Smokey also has hydrocephalus and had to undergo brain surgery to still be here today? Such a surreal moment!

Smokey had tears in her eyes and told Bug that she knows how he feels. We try to keep her updated on his progress due to the special circumstances as much as possible. Smokey has only met one other person with hydrocephalus, and now, including our special little baby, Bug, she’s met another.

What an incredible and unexpected connection. ❤️

06/17/2026

Over the next few days and weeks, we'll be sharing more about who we are, where we've been, and some exciting programs and opportunities on the horizon.

In November 2026, CCSN will celebrate four years as an organization. During that time, we've helped facilitate spay/neuter services for more than 3,000 pets, served over 1,100 families, partnered with nonprofits across Arkansas, and learned from mentors and organizations around the country.

We are not perfect. We've made mistakes. We've learned. We've grown. And at times, we've held things together with little more than determination, duct tape, and a shared belief that every community deserves access to affordable spay/neuter resources.

Over the past several months, we've been taking a hard look at our processes, systems, programs, and priorities; identifying what's working, what isn't, and where we can do better. Along the way, we've also been given some incredible opportunities that will help us expand our impact for cats, dogs, and the people who care for them throughout Central Arkansas.

So stay tuned as we share more about our story, our mission, and what's next for CCSN.

The best chapters are still being written.

06/15/2026

Taking his daughter to try out her new fishing rod, one of the guys at the business next door found them in a tote under a bridge. Five kittens dumped under a bridge, sadly two didn't make it. 🥺

Please spay your cat the minute you think she is pregnant. So much kinder than what this little family has been through. We didn't have the time or space for these kittens, but we also couldn't leave them running around a warehouse. We are all so very tired. 😭

They have been dewormed and given flea and tick meds. We need more wet kitten food. If you could please drop off or send to 1904 West C Place Russellville. We gave out our last bag of kitten food and are already completely out of wet kitten food.

We had another sick kitten (hopefully just coccidia) this weekend.

06/15/2026

Our friends at NWA Community Cat Project let us know they have ✨ a lot✨ of open spaces to get kitties 3+ lbs in at the clinic in Prairie Grove (near Fayetteville).

If you can transport kitties from Morrilton to Prairie Grove and all the places in between, please head over to Community Cat Support Network - AR group and offer or ask for rides. We can also help with coordinating, although currently our time is limited.

Clinics are Monday and Friday and transport is always needed. 💕

We have so many spay/neuter appointments as early as next Friday, June 26th!

To book appointments, TEXT the following to (501) 500-3855:
1. Your Name
2. Number of kitties
3. Which Monday or Friday between, June 26th and July 31st (we will be closed July 3rd) works best for you!

$25 covers surgery, Rabies vaccine, and FVRCP vaccine.

✨No income or residency requirements! ✨

(Please note vaccines are only available as part of a spay/neuter appointment.)

Clinic is located right on the border between Farmington/Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

If all the cats in your life are fixed, please share far and wide with friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, acquaintances, strangers, etc! 😸

06/13/2026

Meet Bug: also known as Bean, Barney Bug, Little Alien, Precious Angel, and a few other nicknames we've given this special little guy.

Some of you may remember the emergency foster placement we took in a few weeks ago: a mama cat and her 16-day-old kittens who were living in a dangerous situation. Almost two weeks ago, we received an unexpected and heartbreaking surprise from one of the smallest kittens in the litter.

Even before his diagnosis, Bug had already been to the veterinarian twice because of concerns we had about his development. He was significantly smaller than his littermates, and there were several things that just didn't seem quite right for a kitten his age. We monitored him closely and sought veterinary care because we knew something was off, even if we didn't yet have answers.

Last Sunday, Bug's foster contacted our medical director because he was suddenly struggling to walk. After seeing pictures and videos, she immediately noticed that something looked different about his head and feared it could be hydrocephalus. The foster rushed him to the emergency veterinarian, where our fears were confirmed.

So, what is hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus is a condition where cerebrospinal fluid builds up within the brain, creating pressure that can affect growth, mobility, vision, and neurological function. Common signs can include a dome shaped skull, difficulty walking, poor coordination, head tilting, vision problems, seizures, and developmental delays.

Despite his diagnosis, Bug has spent the last week proving just how strong he is. He has been with one of our medical director, who has been caring for him around the clock and even taking him to work every day, and sleeps in his crate by her every night. He is currently on two medications, including a new medication that was started on Monday. While his mobility is still limited, we have already seen encouraging improvements. He even got dressed up in a cute hat to be in a photo shoot with his foster mom and her coworkers at Fayetteville Veterinary Care, who has been helping with his treatment. If you need a vet in the NWA community that provides care in everything they do then we highly recommend this vet, and not just because one of our board members work there.

Bug is more alert, has an incredible appetite, and has started trying to walk again (without much luck). He's holding his head up more, using his front legs better, and we're working daily on strengthening his back legs through physical therapy. He's also gaining weight and soaking up all the love and attention from everyone he meets. He is 7 weeks old and the size of a 4-5 week old kitten, weighing under a pound.

The reality is that the outcome can still be grim for kittens with hydrocephalus. We don't know exactly what the future holds for Bug. What we do know is that he deserves a chance.

Just because an animal is different, requires extra care, or may take longer to reach milestones does not make them any less deserving of love or life. Bug is not having seizures, he is eating well, gaining weight, and continuing to make small but meaningful progress every day. Right now, that's enough for us to keep fighting alongside him.

We have already spent money out of our own pockets to ensure Bug receives the care he needs because he is absolutely worth it. However, we can't do it alone. Any donation, no matter the amount, will help support Bug's medical care and ongoing treatment.

If you would like to help, donations are appreciated.

Cashapp: $CCSNTNR
Venmo:
PayPal: CCSNAR

Thank you for cheering this little guy on. We will continue to keep everyone updated on Bug's journey as he shows us every day just how much fight can fit into such a tiny body.

06/13/2026

A fun box of goodies arrived from Chewy yesterday!! 🎉🥰 Thank you to the donor for sending such a thoughtful gift.

We were completely out of Royal Canin and that's so helpful when we get emergency kittens in. 🙏🧡

06/12/2026

Huge thank you to two anonymous donors!! 🎉 This food is going to help so many cats and kittens! 🐾🧡🐈‍⬛

If you would like to help, donations are appreciated.

Cashapp: $CCSNTNR
Venmo:
PayPal: CCSNAR

Every dollar can help us get more kibble to help feed dogs and cats in need.

Additional Note:
We know not having the pantry this month was disappointing, but please do not take it out on volunteers. Nobody deserves to be yelled and cursed to. Instead, go to local businesses and ask them to support our program with broken bags, or reach out to pages for help.

06/07/2026

Looking for a sweet lady to join you for coffee cuddles in the morning and purrfect evenings relaxing at home? Stop by the clinic lobby at the Best Friends Resource Center and consider bringing Shasta or Bobette into your life!🐈🐾🐈‍⬛

Shasta is a sweet ex-momma kitty looking for a lap to love. She is good with cats, dogs, kids, and kittens. Her babies have all been adopted and now she is ready for a home to call her own. Shasta has a cute little raccoon tail. 🥹

Bobette this bob tailed lady came from a location in Fayetteville where the team is actively trapping. The plan was to return her, but she turned out to be an absolute love. Please help us keep this sweet girl off the street.

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