PURR Patrol

09/15/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO SAVE MORE CATS 🐾

Every month, we are seeing more and more cats who need help. Purr Patrol TNR is now averaging 75+ cats every single month. 💔🐱

We want to help every cat we can, but right now, we simply don’t have enough humane traps.

A trap may seem like a simple piece of equipment, but to us, it is so much more. ❤️

A trap means a frightened mama cat can be caught safely before she has another litter.

A trap means a tomcat can be taken off the streets, neutered, vaccinated, and no longer contribute to the cycle of endless kittens.

And sometimes, a trap leads to a completely different future.

We also foster and rehome many kittens we find living in feral colonies. Kittens like W***y are given a chance at something they may never have known — a safe home, a warm bed, and a family of their own. 🥹❤️

Instead of growing up on the streets and continuing the cycle, these kittens get a chance to become someone's beloved companion.

But we can't do any of this without enough traps.

When we don't have the equipment to safely trap, we have to leave cats behind. 😢

We're asking our amazing community to help us build our trap supply so we can keep saying YES when someone asks us to help.

🐾 Want to donate a trap?
You can purchase the 606NC Neighborhood Cats Trap directly from Live Trap:

👉 https://livetrap.com/606nc-neighborhood-cats-trap-30.html

📦 Please ship donations to:
Purr Patrol TNR
205 Bayou Lane
Winder, GA 30680

Whether you can donate one trap or several, please know that it will be used. We are averaging 75+ cats every month, and these traps will go straight to work.

Every trap helps us reach another cat.
Every spay or neuter prevents more suffering.
Every kitten like W***y gets a chance at a better life. ❤️

We can't save them all, but together, we can save more.

Thank you for helping us help the cats who have no one else. 🐾🐱❤️

Purr Patrol TNR
Trap. Neuter. Return. Repeat.

09/10/2026

Tickles the blind kitten was returned 😥😥

We feel so sad for the whole situation— for him and the family who adopted him. His owner was in tears handing him back to us🥺. ….But overall, we just want what’s best all around.. especially after pouring so much love and energy into him, we are grateful he came back here as we always request. ❤️❤️ Tickles was adopted by one of the techs at our vets office after she fell in love with him at his first visit as a tiny baby. As he grew with us awaiting adoption day, he definitely became more rambunctious and curious in nature— especially being blind. He liked to use his paws to feel things, search for your face holding it, and would do little love bites. So we can totally understand where she’s coming from with his personality quirks.

He was adopted 6 weeks ago. We got a message 2-3ish weeks later about the situation with him and how they wanted to continue trying to work with Tickles to fit in, but there was a possibility of him coming back. We sooo appreciate the heads up and appreciate the family really taking the time and effort to make the best decision and not making a snap judgement. Ultimately, he wasn’t fitting into their lifestyle with them working and him being so needy and rambunctious. She said he is very energetic and playful and would get rough with his mouth when trying to be handled and although he could be cuddly at times, he always wanted to play. They had all types of enrichment activities and sensory mats etc. Wanting to grow their pet family even more in the future, they even recently tried with introducing another young kitten and said Tickles was growling, hissing and not happy. She said she felt that wanting to foster and adopt more pets wouldn’t be possible with Tickles😞. We went through this too when introducing him to others— so we know how dramatic he was at first with new animals. It took a good adjustment period here, but he was eventually fine so we know being with another playful friend will be the best thing for him— it will just take time.

Being blind, every little change is a big deal to him. That’s what breaks our heart the most. He will be ok but I know he will be confused for a bit.😭. We brought him back today and he has the bathroom suite to himself while he does another quick quarantine time and to allow him to re-learn us as his humans. Then he will meet the other cats. We would LOVE to find him a home as quickly as possible because if he really settles in here again, it’ll be another big adjustment when he is adopted and constant change isn’t the best thing for him being blind. So please spread the word. We will need a patient family with another playful cat who is ok with his silly teenager antics and being extra needy. Blind cats are amazing and although they may use their other senses a little more, like their paws and mouth, they are extra happy babies. ❤️. We know, we have 3!

We will keep you guys posted on how he re-adjusts and we will be giving him extra extra love. Tickles will get lots of tickles— his favorite thing in the world❤️. If you are interested in meeting him, please reach out ❤️❤️

Edit-if anyone is seriously interested, please fill out an application to meet him at linktr.ee/crazycatkittenrescue 😊😊

09/01/2026

❤️ PLEASE HELP MR. WHITINGTON GET A SECOND CHANCE ❤️

This is Mr. Whitington. He’s only 5 years old, but he has already endured more than any cat should have to.

My friend Andrew has been feeding him for the past 3 years and first noticed him about 4 years ago. One day, Mr. Whitington showed up with a bloody ear. After watching him for several weeks, it became obvious that the wound wasn’t healing—it was getting progressively worse.

Andrew spent 7 months trying to trap him so he could get him the medical attention he desperately needed. Mr. Whitington was terrified and incredibly difficult to catch, but Andrew refused to give up.

When he was finally trapped, Andrew took him immediately to Sycamore Veterinary Hospital in Athens.

The infection was much worse than we realized. Mr. Whitington had an infected abscess that had spread into his ear canal. He has already undergone two surgeries and had a drain in his ear for 5 days.

💔 His current outstanding veterinary bill is $780.

And we need your help.

A neighbor recently told Andrew that she had trapped Mr. Whitington when he was just a kitten and had him neutered. She said he had been run off from several different cul-de-sacs by the cats living there. Andrew hasn’t seen her in several years and believes she has since moved.

He has spent his short life being pushed from place to place, trying to survive.

Now he’s recovering from two surgeries and is understandably very scared. Caring for him and changing his cone is difficult because he doesn’t understand that we are trying to help him. He is frightened, uncomfortable and doesn’t trust easily.

But we are not giving up on him. ❤️

He has fought this hard to survive. He deserves the opportunity to finally know what it feels like to be safe, comfortable and loved.

🙏 If you would like to help Mr. Whitington, donations can be made DIRECTLY to his veterinary bill:

🏥 Sycamore Veterinary Hospital – Athens, GA
🐾 Patient: Mr. Whitington
📞 (706) 353-2696

You can call the veterinary office directly and make a payment toward his account.

Every $5, $10 or $20 helps. If you can't donate, please share his story. A share could reach the person who is able to help get his bill paid.

❤️ Mr. Whitington has had a very hard short life.

We're hoping we can help make the rest of it so much better.

Please help us give this scared little guy the second chance he deserves. 🐾❤️

07/27/2026

Last night was a success! 🐾

Our Purr Patrol team trapped 17 cats during our downtown Winder TNR effort. Several friendly kittens were found and will be headed toward adoption, giving them a chance to find loving homes. The remaining cats will be spayed and neutered and returned to their colony tomorrow morning.

We're back at it again this evening with the same mission—reducing the homeless cat population one cat at a time through humane Trap-Neuter-Return.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this effort. Volunteers are always needed for trapping, transportation, recovery, and outreach. If you'd like to help make a difference, please reach out!

Wish us luck for another productive night! 🐱❤️

07/27/2026

07/26/2026

This evening and tomorrow evening, Purr Patrol volunteers will be trapping an entire block in downtown Winder as part of our ongoing Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts. Our goal is to safely trap 15 cats each day so they can be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their outdoor homes, helping reduce the number of homeless kittens born in our community.

These large-scale trapping projects take a lot of planning, patience, and teamwork, but they make a huge difference for both the cats and the neighborhood. Thank you to everyone who supports TNR and helps us create a healthier future for community cats.

We're aiming for 30 cats in two days—15 tonight and 15 tomorrow. Wish us luck, and keep your fingers crossed for a successful trapping mission! 🐾

Purr Patrol is always looking for volunteers to help with trapping, transportation, recovery, fundraising, and community outreach. Whether you can help occasionally or become part of our regular team, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out if you're interested in making a difference for community cats in Barrow County!

06/21/2026

No homes yet for these sweet beautiful babies 😥!!!

I don’t know why these perfect little rescues haven’t been scooped up yet! We need to find their forever homes so we can help more! ❤️❤️

All have been spayed, neutered, dewormed, microchipped, FIV/felv tested, and have age appropriate vaccines. Their adoption fee is only $75 which is farrrrr less than it costs. ☺️. Come meet them and see who steals your heart!❤️❤️ you can find an application in our bio on IG or below on FB.

Momma Pollen is one of the best momma cats we have ever had. She is affectionate, loving, trusting, and not scared of new people at all. Everyone is her friend. She wants humans all the time. She is now kitten-less so it is her turn at a home!

Happy is a spunky energetic girl. She loves to play, jump, and fly through the air with excitement. She is happy to be alive and making up for lost time as a sick baby. She would do great with other kitties!

Sneezy is an adorable cute and unique sweetheart. She has a little pointy side profile that is so different. She is an excellent balance of play/energy, and cuddler!

Chickweed is a great girl with lots of stripes! She has come so far personality wise from her days on the streets and loves to be held and purrs away. She enjoys playing with other kitties and does adorable bunny hops!

Henbit is gorgeous!! All her pretty calico colors! She is our underdog being more scared at first leading others to be chosen over her. She’s nervous around new people and will need a home who understands that and lets her open up at her own pace. With lots of love and patience, she will be just fine. She loves belly tickles while laying in her bed.

Linktr.ee/crazycatkittenrescue

06/21/2026

Those Shy & Skittish Kittens

We recently assisted an elderly gentleman at a site where he was feeding 4 adults and three 8 week old kittens. The kittens lived in a shed attached to his house and the adults ate on his back porch. Traps were delivered to the site about a week before his appointment to get the adults altered and although he tried to follow instructions to acclimate the cats and kittens to the traps he struggled with the process. So, when trapping day came it was a bit of a challenge.

After six hours the four adults were trapped but even though there was a trap set in the shed where the kittens hung out, we didn’t get a nibble. And we had tuna and warm KFC thinking they wouldn’t be able to resist. By the time the adults were trapped the kittens were even more spooked. So, we took the adults, told the gentleman not to put out any food for the kittens, and promised to return the next morning.

Again, traps were set in and around the shed. And of course, we immediately got a ‘bonus’ adult. After two hours we were about ready to give up on the kittens for the day and then one went it the trap! Now, how to get the other two? Using one kitten as bait to catch the siblings often works, so a trap was butted up against the trap with the kitten and covered to make a tunnel, and sure enough kitten #2 was caught. Would this work to get kitten #3? We absolutely didn’t want to leave one behind. Another trap was set and butted up against one of the traps with a kitten and in a few minutes we had kitten #3 as well!

Now all three are waiting for a foster home where they can be socialized for adoption. And the adults have been altered, vaccinated, and returned to their home.

So, if you are working to trap feral kittens and you can get one of them, using that one as bait for the others can work.

06/19/2026

If you have found and rescued kittens, you may be wondering how to catch the mom cat. 🤔 It is so important to make that effort!

Please don't just scoop up the kittens and move on. 🚫 Leaving the mother cat behind often means she will face the exact same situation again in just a few short months, producing another litter and continuing the cycle.

If kittens are around, there's a very good chance mom is nearby, even if you haven't seen her. It is actually uncommon for an entire litter of kittens to be abandoned.

So how do you find her❓

Place the kittens in a carrier or trap at the location where they were found. Then set a baited trap in front of the carrier and cover both with a sheet or blanket to create a little "tunnel" leading straight to her babies.

And here's the important part—go away.

Mama cat is much less likely to return if a scary human is standing nearby watching. Let the kittens and the trap do the work for you. Go inside and monitor from a window. If you're in a public location, park nearby where you can still keep an eye on the trap from your vehicle. *** Never leave the trap unattended!

Good luck and happy trapping!

06/18/2026

A common Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) question: What if there's other wildlife around on trapping day?

Ideally, you'll avoid trapping anything but cats. This is often easier if you trap during the day, as most wildlife is nocturnal. Birds, on the other hand, are active during daytime hours. If birds are your problem animal, trap after dusk when they’ve settled down and gone to sleep.

Another tactic is to distract wildlife by setting out food that they like a lot but cats aren’t interested in a short distance from the traps. A few suggestions:

🍞 Raccoons like apples, marshmallows, corn and bread.
🍌 Opossums like acorns, tomatoes, apples and bananas.
🍎 Skunks like nuts, bananas, apples and bread.
🌽 Chickens love cracked corn.

If you do accidentally trap a wild animal, don't panic. Here are some tips on how to handle different situations.
What to do if you trap a raccoon 🦝
While they’re typically gentle, keep in mind that raccoons can carry rabies and have very sharp claws, so stay out of scratching range and use bite- or scratch-proof gloves if you can.
One person can draw the attention of the raccoon at the front end of the trap while another person quickly opens the rear door. Then wait for him to exit.
If you can do it safely, insert a trap divider from above to create some separation between the rear door and the raccoon.
Tru-Catch gravity traps can be gently rolled over to open the doors, but keep your foot a healthy distance away from the raccoon! If you can, use a broomstick or similar object to push the trap upside-down.
What to do if you trap a skunk 🦨
If the skunk stomps her front feet, run! This is a warning that she’s about to spray. Other warning signs include growling, spitting or twisting her body so her front and back ends are both facing you at the same time.
Approach a trapped skunk from behind. They have poor vision and can only see about ten feet in front of them.
Throw a heavy blanket over the trap from several feet away to prevent being hit by any spray.
Once covered, slowly and quietly approach the trap to open the rear door, then back away.
What to do if you trap an opossum 🐾
Opossums are very gentle, non-aggressive animals. Still, avoid exposing yourself to possible scratches or bites.
Their vision is weak in bright daylight, so during the day, it’s usually easy to open the rear door without drawing their attention. At night, be more careful.
If you release them in the daytime, let them go next to a tree or in a wooded area so they can easily climb to safety without searching around.
Avoid placing traps near possible opossum dens like wood piles, brush or pallets.
If you’re working at night and there’s an outlet nearby, you can try hanging Christmas lights in the trapping area to keep opossums away. They won’t like the lights.