Ocracats to Host Spay/Neuter Clinic Sept. 9th–11th

Please check the Bulletin Boards at the Post Office or Variety Store for clinic details and to sign up. This clinic will be held at the Ocracoke Fire Hall – many thanks to Ocracoke Volunteer Firemen for their continued support. 

If you have pets that like to roam, we trap at night so keep them in on the evenings of the 8th, 9th and 10th.  On the 11th,  Dr Johnson will take appointments for pets needing to be spayed/neutered or other medical needs. 

We are trying to locate areas where there are feral cats that still need to be spayed/neutered. If you have noticed litters of feral kittens near your homes, please note this on one of the sign up sheets. You do not have to be involved with the clinic by putting your name on the sheet, but we do need your permission to place a trap on your property.

Ocracats members and Dr. Johnson need volunteer help for all phases of the clinic, specifically assistance with trapping/releasing the feral cats, pre-surgery prep procedures such as washing and shaving the sedated animals and trap assembly & cleaning, lunches and snacks, water for vets and crew. Volunteers are also needed to record information for rabies certificates as well as documentation for the PetSmart Charities grant that is funding this clinic. If you want to help, note you are a volunteer and put your name and phone number on the sign up sheet. 

Ocracats would also like to take this opportunity to thank our retail partners, Mermaid’s Folly and Natural Selections and their sales persons, who market our Ocracats tees, calendars, and note cards. Their efforts have made a huge contribution to our funds for caring for the feral colonies. Also, a big thank you to all our visitors who drop money in the donation jars, send checks, or simply put out food and water for the kitties near their rental cottages. 

Ocracats is proud to be a part of such a generous and sharing community!