Warrensburg Cat Advocates (WCA) was established in late 2018 by a group of committed Warrensburg, Missouri community members who choose to look at our homeless cat community and come up with humane solutions for our town.
We believe that Trap Neuter Return offers Warrensburg and its homeless cats a better solution that in the long term will have a profound effect.
TNR is proven to:
better the lives homeless cats
better their relationships with the people who live near them
decrease the size of colonies and population over time
WCA aims to work with the community-at-large through providing education and leading-by-example on how TNR offers the best outcomes for our community.
WARRENSBURG, MO (MARCH 21, 2022) – In 2021, Warrensburg Cat Advocates (WCA) was able to successfully assist 522 cats and we are already on track to break records in 2022, this year’s goal is 500 cats. In January and February, WCA assisted with 83 cats. 66 were trapped, neutered and returned. Four were treated for illnesses, and 12 were networked into rescue. In March, WCA TNR’d more than 80 cats with 32 of those cats receiving their vetting this week.
Tomcat TNR’d at a recent farm colony in Johnson County, Mo.
Many thanks to the all-volunteer WCA-TNR team:
Tammy Roberts (Chair) Susan Langston (Coordinator) Tiffany Singleton Kate Sisney Ashley Romero Josh Brown Kelly Reside Olly Ozias Shelley Amos
WCA recently appointed Sarah Chamberlin as its new president. Chamberlin previously served as board secretary. Tammy Roberts will stay on the WCA board serving as vice president. Kelly Reside has been named the WCA board secretary and Sarah Bailey, board treasurer has provided her resignation to WCA; she will remain in the seat until a replacement has been named. Bailey has been a valuable asset and her service has been impeccable. WCA thanks Susan Langston for serving as Interim President for the last several months; she continues her service as the organization’s Trap-Neuter-Return coordinator. All board positions filled begin serving immediately. Any open board positions will be posted soon both on our website and Facebook.
Thank you to donors who made it possible to provide more than $22,000 in TNR vet care for our community’s cats and to Axion for allowing us to utilize their space for events over the last couple of years. Thanks to Kayla Frank and staff at Old Drum Animal Shelter for hosting a food drive to assist in feeding the cats we are servicing. A very special thanks to our partnering vets: Sedalia Spay and Neuter Clinic, Warrensburg Animal Hospital and Oak Hill Veterinary Services.
Tammy Roberts recently developed a new partnership with 121 Farmhouse Market to create a special bakery item to feature in monthly fundraisers throughout 2022. WCA looks forward to our continued partnerships and growing some new ones.
WCA is a 501c3 volunteer-only based organization. We fundraise and receive donations throughout the year to assist with the spaying and neutering of hundreds of community cats. Those interested in donating to WCA may do so via the Warrensburg Cat Advocate Facebook page or by mailing a check to:
Themed auctions featuring packages with baked goods, home ware and painted, collectible rocks will be announced from the WCA Facebook page each month. All proceeds go to the spaying, neutering and vaccinations of our humanely trapped and released community cats.
For more information contact: Megan Geiger President and Founder, WCA warrensburgcatadvocates@gmail.com
Sarah Chamberlin Secretary, WCA warrensburgcatsmedia@gmail.com
WARRENSBURG, MO (Nov.11, 2019) – Warrensburg Cat Advocates (WCA) will hold a drive for winter shelter supplies in the parking lot of Retrograde Arcade and Toy Museum on November 16, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Supplies being collected include: ● Duct tape ● Foam board or reflectix insulation ● Hot knives ● New and used coolers ● Plastic storage totes with lids ● Straw ● Styrofoam coolers
WCA will be demonstrating how to build a shelter at the event. The shelters will be built and used for community cats across Warrensburg at no cost. Shelters will be distributed in late November.
Anyone in need of a winter shelter is encouraged to visit WCA on November 16 at the event. Those who may like to donate and cannot drop-off on the day of the event may reach out to WCA and make arrangements for a pickup.
WCA has created a comprehensive list of clinic resources available to this Western Central Region of Missouri. We have broken each out with a summary and review of their services.
WCA has created a comprehensive list of clinic resources available to this Western Central Region of Missouri.
Clinic Info and Specifics
All clinics require rabies vaccination for TNR cats. All provide post-op care instructions and contact numbers for concerns and emergencies.
Sedalia Spay & Neuter Clinic
214 West Main St. Sedalia, MO 65301 660-827-4844 Open Tuesday-Thursday-Friday
Cost: $30 for spay or neuter.
Additional $10 for rabies and $10 for FVRCP
Mama cats are regular price, but her kittens are half price ($15) for surgery
Clinic requires caretakers to schedule spay/neuter appointments
They understand that trapping cats can be difficult, so it’s easy to call to reschedule appointments.
Best time to reach them to schedule is at 9:30 am and 3:15-3:45pm
Drop off and pick up is same day. Drop off is at 9:00am and pick-up is at 4:00pm
They require a consent form. General info about the cat, services needed, and caretaker info. This is easiest to have printed and filled out ahead of time due to the number of people in line at once for drop off.
It’s possible to schedule multiple cats at a time if scheduled far enough ahead of time (EX: for TNR mass trapping events)
+ Great service + Same day + Closest clinic to Warrensburg + Low cost + Hygiene assistance–shave, clean wounds
The Spay Neuter Project
206 Austin Ave 1st Floor Columbia, MO 65203 573-397-6443 Open Tuesday-Friday
Cost: $25 for spay or neuter for community cat program.
Fee includes rabies, but FVRCP is additional charge.
Easy to schedule appointments for feral cats.
They understand trapping cats can be difficult, so it is easy to reschedule, if needed
Drop off and pick up is same day.
Drop off for community cats is from 8-11 am. Pick up is 4 pm.
They require a consent form. General info about the cat, services needed, and caretaker info.
It’s possible to schedule multiple cats at a time if scheduled far enough ahead of time (EX: for TNR mass trapping events)
+ Same day + Low cost + Great service + Easy to schedule + Hygiene assistance–shave, clean wounds
Shelter Medicine via Central Missouri Humane Society
Drop off at: CMHS 616 Big Bear Blvd Columbia, MO 65202 573-443-7387 ext 211 for community cat program Open Monday-Tuesday-Thursday
Cost: Free spay and neuter through the community cat program
Rabies included
Cats are transported from CMHS to Shelter Med, where MU Vet students perform surgeries under close supervision of licensed veterinarians.
CMHS is partnered with Shelter Medicine
Can typically schedule appointments for the following week or 2 weeks out
Caretakers are limited to 3 cats per appointment
Anyone can schedule appointments
Easy to reschedule appointments, but not recommended as it is difficult to schedule.
2 day event. Drop off and pick up are different days. Drop off is between 8-8:30am, and pick-up is the following day. They call when cats are ready.
They require a consent form. General info about the cat, and services needed, including caretaker info with driver’s license number. It is easy and quick to fill out the morning of due to wide range for drop off, less busy.
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