From report to new home
Every cat with us has their own story. But the journey they take is often similar. This is how we work.
The journey of a cat
1. Report
Someone calls or emails us. "There is a cat in my garden." We ask questions and plan a visit. If no one recognizes the cat, we create a neighborhood alert and distribute flyers before proceeding to catch.
2. Catching
We come by with traps. Sometimes it is quick, sometimes it takes days or weeks. We do not give up.
3. Check
Does the cat have a chip? Is there an owner? We try to get the cat home. If that fails, the cat goes to our shelter.
4. Medical care
Every cat is examined, dewormed, defleaed, vaccinated. If necessary, spayed or neutered.
5. Socialization
Cats that need it are taught to trust people again. This takes time and patience. Some cats stay for months.
6. Directly to a new home
Our cats go directly from our shelter or foster home to their new home. No detour through another shelter — because every move means more stress. After weeks or months, we know the cat best. We match carefully: the right cat with the right owner.
Catching
We use humane traps. First we get the cat used to the trap by putting food near it. Then we catch.
Patience is essential. Sometimes it takes days before a cat gains confidence. Our traps are always attended — we never leave a trap unattended.
Socialization
Not every cat is tame. Feral house cats can learn to trust again, but it takes time.
Some cats never become tame enough for a home environment. They get a place where they have the space and calm they need.
TNRC (Trap Neuter Return Care)
Some cats are truly wild - never been with people. You cannot place them.
What we do:
- Trap
- Spay/neuter
- Microchip
- Return to their familiar environment
- Aftercare (food, winter shelters, medical care)
We do this on a limited scale, only where it is really the best option.
SAZ is registered with the RVO under UBN 6825152 as an authorized animal shelter.