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Whether you have found a friendly stray, spotted a feral cat or colony, or are worried about an outdoor cat who may be sick or injured, please start by submitting a help request through our online form.
HOW IT WORKS:
1) Submit a Help Request
Fill out our support request form linked here. Tell us where the cat is, what you have observed, and how we can reach you. Please include photos whenever possible.
2) We Review the Request
A member of our team will assess the situation and follow up. CRA is volunteer‑run, so response times can vary depending on urgency and available capacity.
3) Next Steps
Depending on the cat’s needs, location, and available resources, we may provide guidance, coordinate trapping or TNR support, or connect you with appropriate local resources.
Your help matters! Our volunteers rely on the people who know the situation best. Depending on the case, we may ask you to keep monitoring the cat, share photos or updates, feed on a consistent schedule, or help coordinate access to the property.
Your local knowledge and support can make a meaningful difference in how quickly we can help.
How do I know what kind of cat I found?
Feral
A feral cat is not socialized to people and may avoid contact or behave fearfully when approached. Feral cats often have established outdoor homes and can be helped through trap-neuter-return (TNR).
Stray
A friendly outdoor cat may be lost, abandoned, or loosely connected to a nearby home. Friendly strays may need an owner search, medical care, or a pathway to shelter placement.
Lost
Is your own cat missing? CRA is not a pet-tracking or lost-and-found service, but there are practical steps you can take to improve the chances of bringing your cat home safely.
What CRA can help with:
Assessing situations involving outdoor cats and helping determine appropriate next steps.
Supporting humane trapping and TNR for community cats.
Sharing guidance and connecting community members with appropriate local resources.
For accepted CRA cases, coordinating care through our network of clinic and shelter partners.
What CRA does not provide:
Emergency or 24‑hour rescue response.
Walk‑in veterinary care or general spay‑and‑neuter services.
A physical shelter or walk‑in facility.
Owner surrenders or direct adoption services.
Lost‑pet tracking or search services.
Guaranteed case acceptance, financial assistance, or shelter placement.
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