🐾 A Small Team, A Big Impact: 14 Cats Spayed So Far in 2025
At Homeward Bound, we believe that even small efforts can create a ripple effect — and our work this year proves just that. As of early April 2025, we’ve successfully trapped, spayed, and returned 14 stray and feral cats in Bern and Sabetha as part of our ongoing TNR (Trap–Neuter–Return) initiative.
These 14 cats may seem like a small number — but the impact is powerful.
By spaying 14 cats so far, we’ve likely prevented over 100 kittens from being born just this season.
🌱 Preventing the Next Generation of Strays
On average, one unspayed female cat can produce up to 12 kittens per year — and if those kittens remain unaltered, the population can grow exponentially in just a few years.
Not only does this reduce suffering and overcrowding, but it also helps stabilize existing colonies and creates healthier, safer conditions for both cats and the people who live near them.
📍 Bern & Sabetha: Community Support in Action
These recent TNR efforts have been focused in Bern and Sabetha, where residents have reached out for help with growing cat populations. With their cooperation, we’ve been able to trap cats safely, ensure they receive medical care and spay/neuter surgeries, and return them to their familiar outdoor homes — ear-tipped and healthier than ever.
“TNR is the ONLY solution to controlling the cat population. We as humans have dominion and a responsibility to all creatures. Cats are a gift! We need to love and care for them properly”
💚 Why TNR Matters
TNR is the most humane and effective way to manage stray and feral cat populations. It reduces mating behaviors like yowling and fighting, prevents the birth of unwanted litters, and keeps cats healthier by limiting disease spread.
At Homeward Bound, we’re proud to offer this service at no cost to community caregivers — because we believe every cat deserves compassion, whether it lives indoors or out.
🙌 How You Can Help
Donate: Your gift helps cover the cost of surgeries, vaccines, traps, and transportation.
Volunteer: We always need help trapping, transporting, or fostering.
Spread the word: Share this article with someone who might be feeding outdoor cats.
Together, we can reduce suffering and build a more compassionate community — one cat at a time.