FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Athens Area Humane Society Hosts ‘One Day, 100 Community Cats’ Spay/Neuter/Vaccine Event
ATHENS, GA: On June 10th, the Athens Area Humane Society will host ‘One Day, 100 Community Cats’, an event to help control the local community cat population and promote public health. AAHS will perform free spay and neuter surgeries on 100 community cats in one day, promoting healthier cats and a safer environment for Athens area residents. The event is funded by a generous grant from the Holland M. Ware Charitable Foundation.
“Community cats” are unowned cats who live in the community instead of a household, often fed by a caretaker but sometimes fully independent. Spaying and neutering is essential in managing community cat populations humanely, reducing suffering, and preventing the spread of disease.
“‘The One Day, 100 Community Cats’ event is a part of a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return strategy, where healthy free-roaming cats are sterilized, ear-tipped for identification, and vaccinated. After recovery, they are returned to the spot where they were already accessing food and shelter. TNVR increases the welfare of community cats, halts reproduction, and lessens nuisance behaviors,” said Dr. Cheryl McCormick, CEO of the Athens Area Humane Society. “In addition to spaying and neutering, vaccinating community cats helps prevent the spread of diseases like rabies between wildlife, feral colonies, and domestic animals, ultimately protecting our pets and our community.”
The One Day, 100 Community Cats event is part of AAHS’s commitment to humane population control and promoting community health. By vaccinating and spaying/neutering these cats, Athens residents can expect fewer nuisance behaviors, less spread of diseases such as rabies and feline leukemia, and a reduction in the number of cats suffering from untreated health issues.
Residents interested in supporting or learning more about community cat care are encouraged to contact the Athens Area Humane Society. The organization remains dedicated to fostering a compassionate approach to managing community cats and ensuring a healthier, more humane community for everyone.
About the Athens Area Humane Society: AAHS is a private, community-supported nonprofit organization where the indelible bond between people and animals is celebrated. Founded in 1899, AAHS helps more than 13,000 animals and pet families annually through adoptions, clinic services, free vaccine events, pet transport, free pet food pantry, and humane education programs. For more information about how you can get involved, visit www.athenshumanesociety.org.
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06/06/2025
