Community Resources
City of Hamilton Animal Services (HAS)
Hamilton Animal Services provides:
Pet lost & found services
Dog licensing, cat registration
Injured, deceased pets/wildlife pick up
Stray animal intake at shelter
Stray animal pick-ups (not including healthy cats)
Owner surrender pet services (alive and deceased)
Animal adoptions
Participates in rabies response efforts
Enforcement of Municipal By-laws & Dog Owners’ Liability Act
Wildlife and responsible animal ownership education
City of Hamilton Public Health
City of Hamilton Public Health provides services related to preventing and protecting humans from rabies.
Rabies is real and here, in Hamilton. While there have been few confirmed cases of rabies in cats, community cats are still at risk for contracting rabies from wildlife or bats and possibly infecting humans. When cats are put through HBSPCA’s TNVR program, they are rabies vaccinated. Best practices should be followed when feeding and trapping community cats to keep you safe. Report potential exposures due to animal bites or scratches to public health by calling 905-546-2489. Read more about rabies here: Hamilton Public Health Website- Wildlife
Hamilton Burlington SPCA
The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA (HBSPCA) is committed to thriving animals, thriving pet families and thriving communities.
An integral part of HBSPCA’s service is its TNVR program, which services over 100 colony caregivers who are working to reduce our community cat population.
Toronto Feral Cat TNR Coalition
A coalition of municipal animal controls, humane organizations, rescue groups and concerned individuals, working collectively to improve the lives of feral cats through strategic TNR programs and to address the numbers of homeless and feral cats living on the streets and began offering free spay neuter clinics for feral cats.
TNVR Resources
Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies is the global engine of change for cats. They aim to protect and improve cats’ lives through our innovative, cutting-edge programs. They are seen around the world as a champion for the humane treatment of all cats.
Their website has numerous resources such as videos and articles about TNVR and related issues. Check them out!
Winter Care for Community Cats
Follow these links to lead you to sound advice on how to keep community cats safe and fed during the winter months. HCCN has winter shelter building workshops throughout the fall and early winter. Check out our events calendar for more information!
Tips for Trapping
Some cats are tricky to trap! Here are some links you can follow for some tips. Of course, we are here to offer advice for trapping in person if you reach out to us!
Socialization Resources
We, in partnership with Etobicoke Humane Society, have developed a workshop to educate those who wish to socialize cats. It is an hour and a half in length. Please watch!
Community Relations
Speaking with community members is an important step when conducting TNVR. To help your cats be better neighbours, kindness and understanding are key. If neighbours complain, find out what about the cats is bothering them and work with them to remedy the issues. As always, reach out if you need support.
Here are some resources to help you:
