Who We Are Reducing EuthanasiaFeral Cats & TNVR

In February of 2012, Wendy Albano, a much loved Tampa businesswoman, was the victim of a homicide while traveling abroad. Wendy was a devoted mother to six cats: Bobo, Nelson, Lilly, Bebe, Philly, and Rudy, as well as the outdoor cat she cared for. As a tribute to Wendy, and her love of cats, Wendy’s daughters, Jenny and Lauren, got together with family and friends, and established “Wendy’s Kitty Fund”.

Its purpose was to raise $100,000 to have Wendy’s name be a part of HSTB’s new feral cat patio. With extraordinary help from Donna Turner, our fundraising events, and the inspirational generosity of Bob Reina from Talk Fusion, the original goal was met within months. Even though we have met our original goal, “Wendy’s Kitty Fund” will continue on with the purpose of raising awareness and money to fund the many programs for cats provided by The Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

In the past five years the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and ACT have trapped, neutered, vaccinated and returned more than 32,293 feral cats in the Tampa Bay Area. This has helped contribute to a 46% decrease in the euthanasia rate of cats in our community.

This has been done at no charge to taxpayers. Private citizens and nonprofit agencies have absorbed the cost of the surgery and vaccinations.

This has also contributed to a 35% decrease in intake of cats at Hillsborough County Animal Services, saving more taxpayer money.

TNVR helps the community by stabilizing the population of the feral colony and, over time, reducing it.

TNVR (Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return) is the method of humanely trapping feral cats, having them spayed or neutered, immunized for rabies and FVRCP and then returning them to their colony to live out their lives. One thing that the Humane Society does is ear-tipping. This is an international symbol that a cat has been sterilized. A caretaker provides food and water daily and watches the colony for newcomers or illness. Since they cannot reproduce, there is less noise and odor and, with a regular feeding schedule, these cats will be less visible.

TNVR Reduces Euthanasia Rates & Saves Money

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Become a caretaker and join the Feral Cat Database of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay .

You will receive:1. Reduced fees2. Hands-on support by mentors3. Trap lending (with refundable deposit)4. Invitations to MEOW Feral Cat Receptions5. Updates on Feral Cat promotions6. Access to Expert Advice7. A network of Feral Cat friends

Volunteer to help Wendy’s Kitty Fund raise awareness and funds for needed programs for cats.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay provides:• Pet Adoption• Animeals – free pet food delivered to the homebound and elderly on fixed incomes who would otherwise be unable to keep their pets• Affordable full-service veterinary care, humane euthanasia and cremation for owned pets• Community Outreach

More complete information and pricing can be found online at www.humanesocietytampa.org

More Programs For Cats

Wendy’s Kitty Fundbecause every kit ty has a right to live and to be loved.

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Nancy McCall The Humane Society of Tampa Bay3607 N. Armenia AvenueTampa, FL 33607

Feel free to contact us as (813)876-4311

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Find more information about Wendy’s Kitty Fund atwendyskittyfund.com