News from the Kauai Community Cat Program
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What Happened in February?
Aloha!
Yes, another month has passed. I have lots to talk about so let’s get started!
Looking back fondly at February 2026 –
Spay/Neuter
February – 215
YTD – 425
Right on target for us. People say why are we not open more days. When we make our schedule we have to look at availability of not only our vet, and our backup vet but all of the extra help we need to get through a bus day. In addition, there are always extra costs associated with everything such as more medication, microchips and other medical supplies. Most of of volunteers either have jobs or do volunteer for multiple groups so the 4 days is a comfortable and manageable schedule.
Transfer/Adoptions
February – 39
Year To Date – 77
We think those are solid numbers. Again the question – why not more? One transfer is a tremendous amount of work. You have running the cats in to get health certificates and getting everyone to cargo in addition to cargo charges, crates and potentially over night at the kitty hotel is expensive. As much as we love to do it we do have to try to control expenses. Additionally as we know, a lot of times mainland shelters are not able to help due to their levels. The lesson learned is also not every shelter/rescue is a good partner for us. We need to make sure we sent to the right places who will take care of our Kauai cats no matter what. We feel very comfortable with who we send to now and appreciate every “yes” they give me.
Recently we joined partnership with our local cat cafe TropiCats. We have KCCP cats at their facility and we assist with all the out of state adoptions. We have sent to Nevada, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma. This week we did a unique one. Due to the cold weather this time of year it is difficult at best to fly cats to certain areas. We had cancelled several times due to weather and the adopter decided it was time for a new plan. Kitty flew to Seattle and stayed at the kitty hotel. The adopter flew from Chicago and met Paw’s N Pals our kitty hotel people at his hotel. They put kitty in a soft side and handed him to his new dad. Dad went back to airport and got through all the check in and TSA and shed no blood. When I talked to him he said the best thing was just holding kitty the few minutes at TSA made the trip worthwhile and kitty was currently chomping on kitty treat in his new soft side carrier ready to board the plane for his first in cabin experience. When I checked later, all was good and kitty was checking out his new area. So happy for everyone involved.
Going forward – March and beyond? It looks to be pretty status quo for the next couple months. We hope to fix another 200 cats in March, maybe get a couple TropiCats adopted and fly them to their new home and send at least one or two transfers to the mainland.
What’s new.
A lot of you have heard about HB 1736 in addition to multiple other bills that could possible negatively impact the cats we are trying to help. My ask is that each of you investigate and make your decision on this and other bills that come out as to what to support by reviewing facts and not what someone has written up in an attempt to confuse you.
HB 1736 sounds OK, (I just heard it passed its reading yesterday). It’s funding to help spay neuter. Well there are several things that are a little concerning. The biggest is there is only funding if you on do the TN (trap neuter) and not the “R” (return) part. That means all cats would need to go into a sanctuary or in someone’s home. Unfortunately there is no funding for that part. Is that just short sighted or planned with other things hidden in the bill. KCCP is following the lead of Hawaii Humane and are opposed to this bill unless amended so it would not exclude TNR.
2026 Charity Walk – Coming soon. I just got paperwork yesterday and we will start advertising dates. This is one of our big event each year so hopefully everyone will support us!
I always say none of this is possible without our supporters and we appreciate each and every person.
All donations are tax deductible! Every dollar donated is used on our kitties. There are multiple ways you can donate.
You may donate directly to KCCP by one of three methods:
– Via PayPal: PayPal.Me/kauaicats
– Via our website
– Send a check in the mail, made out to KCCP, and address the envelope to KCCP, PO Box 143, Kekaha, HI 96752
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Or Venmo
KCCP is a registered non-profit, 501(c)3. Thanks in advance for your continued support of Kauai’s cats!
Thanks in advance
Susan
Mahalo for your kokua of Kauai’s community cats!
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