It's safe to say we've all seen cats outside from time to time that may or may not belong to someone nearby.
It is almost invisible in most places but there are shelters, technicians, and civic employees making efforts to keep that population healthy and reduce their numbers humanely.
One of our board assistants recently attended a class provided by Fairfax County on how they perform TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return) of cats in the area that need medical attention or that are still intact.
Fairfax County shelters, volunteers, medical staff, and animal control officers have made a huge impact on outdoor cat population which has resulted in consistent population reduction over the past ten years as well as a reduction in funds expended in care for those animals. Proactively caring for the cat population benefits the animals, wildlife, and our environment.
If you are interested in learning more about that process, helping, or if you think you may need their assistance with a cat near your home, the links below can get you started.
This link is the form but you will most likely not it need unless you intend to trap a cat yourself.
Community Cat Spay/Neuter Information Agreement
This link is the slides from the class itself. They contain all the information for questions, to get started if you would like to get involved, or just take care of a furry neighbor you might have.