Saving Lives, One Cat at a Time: Our Latest Update
Kitten season is just around the corner, and we’ve been working hard to stay ahead of it. From January 1 to March 7, 2025, our team has made a huge impact on the lives of cats and kittens across the Golden Triangle. Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far:
🐾 289 feline spays and neuters
🐾 67 canine spays and neuters
🐾 93 cats and kittens transported to Sweet Paws Rescue
🐾 11 cats and kittens transported with or adopted through Oktibbeha County Humane Society
🐾 9 cats and kittens transported with West Point Clay County Animal Shelter
That’s a lot of lives changed for the better!
This past week alone, we safely spayed and neutered 39 cats and kittens. We’ve been actively working trap sites throughout the region, doing everything we can to prevent the suffering that comes with the flood of kittens born each spring. Thanks to our incredible rescue partners, several of the colony cats we found have already made their way to Darbster Kitty, where they’ll soon meet their new families.
Every Cat Deserves a Chance
One of the toughest parts of rescue work is knowing that so many friendly, adoptable cats end up being labeled as “feral” simply because they’re scared in the shelter environment. Without intervention, these cats face an uncertain future—or worse, euthanasia due to overcrowding. That’s where people like Rachael Jordan step in.
Three cats brought into the Columbus Lowndes Humane Society (CLHS) were originally marked as feral and destined for barn homes, but Rachael saw through their fear and made sure they got the chance they deserved. Tobias, Dasani, and Sammy are now heading to indoor homes in New Hampshire, thanks to her dedication! CLHS has been working closely with us to improve the live outcome rate for cats in Columbus, and we’re so grateful for their willingness to collaborate.
Left Behind, But Not Forgotten
We often get calls about cats that were simply left behind when their owners moved away. It’s heartbreaking, but it happens all too often.
Last month, we were contacted about a group of cats abandoned on Wolfe Road in Caledonia. These weren’t feral cats—they were tame, social, and clearly used to human companionship. All six have since been spayed and neutered, and thanks to Oktibbeha County Humane Society, two were adopted into loving local homes. Rafe and Akela just hit the road today for a new start up north, and we can’t thank Kay Bee enough for her commitment to their safety.
Another abandoned kitty, Kaiya, was left outside in downtown Columbus. Unspayed and vulnerable to pregnancy, she could have easily ended up with a litter of kittens struggling to survive in a dangerous area. Instead, we stepped in, got her spayed, and now she’s on her way to a forever home where she’ll be safe and loved.
Making a Difference in Crawford
In rural areas like Crawford, MS, resources for cats are extremely limited. People often reach out to us when they realize they need help managing a growing colony, and we do everything we can to support them. While most community members would rather the cats not return after TNR, they ultimately understand that relocating feral cats is neither easy nor humane.
However, two special girls stood out to us. Maze and Tippy weren’t feral—they were social, sweet, and clearly deserved a better life. Thanks to Kay’s generosity, they’ve now punched their ticket to a brighter future.
A Community Effort
We couldn’t do this alone. This week, Rachael also helped connect us with a local resident who had rescued two kittens months ago and needed help finding them a home. Thanks to West Point Clay County Animal Shelter and Darbster Kitty, these two affectionate babies are now on their way to their happily ever after. Huge thanks to Neely and Jessie for making this possible—we’re so excited for this partnership and the impact it will have on cats in our region.
And one final shoutout to Leah Gray and Alex Romans for letting us use the Falcon Spay Mobile to transport dozens of feral and community cats for spay/neuter services. Your support makes all the difference!
We have a long way to go, but together, we’re making real change. Every cat that gets spayed, every kitten that finds a home, and every abandoned pet we rescue is a victory.