What does Operation Catnip do?
Operation Catnip is a free spay/neuter program for feral and stray cats in Alachua County, FL. Each month volunteer veterinarians and 70-100 other volunteers participate in a large-scale clinic. Humane traps are loaned to caregivers who catch and transport the cats to the clinic. The cats arrive at the clinic in the morning. In just a few hours 200-300 cats can be sterilized. In addition, all of the cats receive vaccinations to prevent rabies, distemper, and upper respiratory illnesses and treatment for parasites. The cats also have the tip of their left ear trimmed to help identify cats that have been through the program. Reservations for the clinic are required and can be made by contacting OC.
