Welcome to Feral Feline Project: feral cats

Feral Feline  Project (FFP) specializes in Trap Neuter and Return (TNR) of feral (wild) or  stray, outdoor cats.  Our efforts focus on humanely reducing outdoor  and abandoned cats living in Northern and Northwestern Cook County, IL.

 Cats are humanely trapped and taken to the veterinarian clinic  to receive the TNR package (please read below).  They are returned back  to their familiar habitat and are cared for and monitored by their  caretaker.  This process immediately halts the births of feral kittens,  improves the overall health of the cats and stabilizes the colony. 

We are not a shelter, do not have a facility and all of our rescued kittens are housed in foster homes.  We do not take owner surrenders.  

Kittens Kittens and Kittens

When you TNR, you get kittens.  A lot of times we trap pregnant females, or assist with people who have found kittens in their yards.  Our adoption program is foster based.  Check out our Petfinder link to see currently available kittens and friendly cats.    If you have kittens, we can help to ensure they are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots and assist with placing them in furever homes.  We don't have a lot of foster homes so we can't always take every kitten that is found, but if you are willing to foster the kittens you find, we will help you get them adopted.  Fostering is FUN!  Everyone likes playing with kittens.  We will also help with the cost of food, litter, vaccinations, vet visits and toys.  (toys are super important to kittens!!)

If you can't foster, ask us for help anyway.  We might have room or can refer you to another group that can help.  

****You need to contact us as soon as you see the kittens but BEFORE you nab them.   If they are over 10 weeks old and haven't been socialized with people, they will be feral. and we will not take them****  A good rule of thumb is "If their eyes are blue, we can probably help you". 

Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Program (Your cost $75 per cat)

This program is for feral and stray cats that  are living outdoors. Please note that FFP does not remove or relocate feral cats. There is no farm/sanctuary or  other colony for them to be transferred to.  The TNR package includes spay/neuter, 1 year rabies, 1 year distemper vaccine, microchip, Flea/Tick treatment, left ear tip and exam for $75 per cat. The cats receive an examination, treatment for illnesses or minor wounds and are ear tipped. We accept cash, credit card (on-line only) and check.  There is an option for payment plans, but must be pre-approved by a volunteer.   You can pay by clicking "Donate" at the top. 

You must complete a caretaker agreement and send it to us before we can begin working with you. The agreement  can be found on our documents page. Please email your completed agreement to us.

******PLEASE NOTE********

You MUST be in the NW Cook County Suburbs for us to help you.  If you are out of our area, you will need to locate the TNR group nearest you.  

We are NOT a low-cost spay/neuter program for family pets or any stray/formerly feral cat that is now living indoors as a pet.  

We show kittens at the Mt. Prospect PetSmart located in Randhurst Shopping Center at 101 E Euclid Ave, Mt. Prostpect, IL.  We are typically there from 12:30-3:30 on most Saturdays.  We also have some older cats/kittens in the cat room in the back of the store.   Kittens can also be seen in foster homes upon appointment/approval of the foster. 

We are a nonprofit, 501c3 organization.