Our story
We moved in. They were already here.
Forty Ferals isn't a large shelter or an established organization. It's one household in Lakeville, Pennsylvania, doing everything we can for the cats who live around our home, and asking for a little help along the way.
Chapter one
We weren't alone
When we moved into our new home in Lakeville, Pennsylvania, we quickly realized we weren't the only ones living here. There are around 40 cats living on and around our property.
Some are feral and keep their distance. Many are friendly and curious. And there are kittens too, which means the colony will only keep growing without help.
"We couldn't ignore them."
So we started where anyone would: feeding them, putting out shelters and doing everything we could to keep them safe.
Chapter two
A bigger need than one household can meet
Caring for a colony this size is a lot. The cats need food every day, shelter from the weather and, for several of them, medical care.
One cat has an eye issue. Another is missing a leg. There are many others who may need care as well, and we won't know the full picture until each cat can be seen by a vet.
- Food, every dayFeeding 40+ cats is a daily job that adds up quickly.
- Spay & neuterEvery cat in the colony needs TNR support.
- Medical attentionSeveral cats need a vet, and others may too.
- Winter shelterSafer, warmer shelters before the cold arrives.
Safer shelters need to be ready before the Pennsylvania winter.
Chapter three
Why TNR matters
TNR stands for trap, neuter, return. Cats are humanely trapped, spayed or neutered by a vet, and returned to the place they know once they've recovered.
- Trap Cats are caught gently in humane traps.
- Neuter A vet spays or neuters each cat.
- Return They go back home to the colony to be cared for.
It's widely used for community cats because it stops new litters from being born, helping a colony stay stable instead of growing year after year. Every cat in our colony needs spay and neuter support, and we'd be deeply grateful for connections to TNR groups and vets who can help.
Connect us with TNR supportChapter four
A chance at a home
Some of the cats are feral and prefer to keep their distance. For them, being fed, sheltered and neutered makes life outdoors safer.
But many of these cats are friendly, and so are the kittens. We want to help them have a chance at loving homes or foster placements, and we'd be grateful for any connections to rescue organizations who can help us get there.
Where you come in
If you're able to help in any way, it would mean so much.
Donating, fostering, adopting, sharing our fundraiser or connecting us with rescue support: every one of these gives these cats a better chance at safety, care and homes.
Small Acts of Kindness. Life-Changing Impact.
One-time and repeat gifts both help keep 40+ cats fed, sheltered and cared for.