Winter Shelter Program

Our Winter Shelter Program is designed to create affordable and effective outdoor winter shelters for Indianapolis’ community cats. These shelters offer the perfect solution for cats trying to survive the harsh winter weather. When temperatures drop to dangerous levels, winters shelters are a lifeline for our feline neighbors. 

INC’s Caretaker Agreement

Indy Neighborhood Cats (INC) provides Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management assistance. By helping unowned /free roaming cats in need, you become part of the solution to the overpopulation crisis and improve the cats’ lives. You will also lessen the burden on overcrowded shelters and rescue groups.

Winter Survival Guide

Helping your community cats survive the harsh winter season can be made a bit easier if you follow some of these tried and true techniques.

Relocation Tips

If there is no other choice, then relocation of community cats must be done carefully. Many people don’t realize you can’t take community cats, simply let them go in a new territory, and then expect that they’ll stick around. Most of the time, they won’t. If you have determined the cats must be relocated, please follow the following guidelines to increase the chance of success.

Drop Trap Tips

Drop traps can be used to trap “hard to catch” cats or target specific cats in a colony. Drop traps provide an alternative for difficult trapping situations.

Trap Troubleshooting

Having difficulty getting your trap to perform? Take a look at the tips discussed in this article, and maybe you’ll find a viable solution to your particular issue.

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and Colony Care

This workshop contains an overview of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and Colony Care for community cats.

How to Live with Cats in Your Neighborhood

Living with cats in your neighborhood can be a challenge for some within the community. This brochure offers solutions and tips to common problems encountered.