In early May, the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA was given the opportunity to step up and assist in a critical situation. Best Friends Animal Society contacted us regarding 47 cats rescued from an unfortunate animal hoarding case in Rockingham, North Carolina. Thanks to the robust support from our community and the consistent adoption rates for cats in Charlottesville, we were fully equipped to welcome these felines in need!

Upon their arrival, the path to a new beginning was set for these cats. To date, 24 of them have already found their forever homes. Meanwhile, 16 cats and kittens are currently in a transition phase, either waiting to be old enough for their spay/neuter procedures or recovering from illnesses. The remaining seven are ready and waiting to meet their new families!

This ability to aid in such rescue efforts stems significantly from the success of our TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) program. By effectively managing the stray cat population locally, we’ve been able to reduce the number of strays we take in, thus opening up space to help other shelters. Most of the shelters we partner with are open-intake facilities in rural Virginia areas where adoption rates are notably low and resources are limited. By transferring cats from these environments to our shelter, we give them a real chance at a second life — one that they might not have had.

Our community’s ongoing support and the success of the TNVR program are pivotal in our mission. Together, we are working towards a future where no cat in Virginia is euthanized for lack of space or resources. Every cat that finds a home through our shelter is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together for a common cause. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission and welcomes these wonderful animals into their lives! 

If you’re interested in providing a forever home for one of these cats, check out our adoptable animals here and look out for Classy, Darius, Marylyn, Bonita, Sweetie, Thomas and Freddie! 

To learn more about our TNR program, click here.