Community Cats Information

Every year rescues brace for it. Phones start ringing. Messages start coming in faster than volunteers can answer them. And tiny lives begin arriving faster than anyone is prepared for. When people hear the phrase “kitten season,”  they often imagine a short window in late spring when a few litters appear. The reality is very different, especially in Arkansas. Because of our warmer climate, kittens are born year-round . There is no true “off season.” Even in the middle of winter, rescues...

February is the month of hearts and flowers. It’s when we talk about love openly and intentionally. It’s also Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. And when it comes to the cats in our homes and in our colonies, those two things are not separate. Over the years, we’ve heard it many times: “She deserves one litter.” “It’s natural.” “I just want her to experience motherhood.” These words almost always come from a place of care. But love, without prevention, can unintentionally lead to suffering. Cats do...

What helps, what hurts, and why it matters Winter in Arkansas is tricky. It’s not the kind of winter people picture, long stretches of snow and steady cold. It’s the kind where one day feels manageable, and the next brings freezing rain, biting wind, and a sudden overnight temperature drop. Every winter, we hear the same questions from people caring for community cats: How can I keep them safe? Do they need heat? Is what I’m doing enough? Community cats are resilient, but they’re not...