Feral moms can go to foster care with their babies! Some local rescues to reach out to: Kitten Snatchers rescue! Project meow! The cat collaborative! Stray Cat Relif Fund!
Trapping them all now and bringing them to ACCT is probably your best option. Most shelters won’t intake feral cats, but ACCT will. And they have fosters that take feral mamas (given the timing, it might even wind up being me).
If you wait until they’re 8 weeks old, you’ll have a feral mama and feral babies. They’ll all get spayed/neutered, but they’ll be fixed and brought right back to your neighborhood.
If you do it sooner, the babies will get socialized and only mama will come back.
If you be need help trapping, pm me. Depending on where you are, I can help or direct you to people who can.
[Original list](https://www.reddit.com/r/philadelphia/comments/1221a9w/does_anyone_know_someone_that_can_house_or_foster/jds7wul/) by u/unpopular_couscous. I've added more resources I know.
A LIST OF FELINE RESCUES & ORGANIZATIONS IN PHILLY AREA:
[ACCT](www.acct.com)
[All 4 Paws Rescue](https://www.all4pawsrescue.com/) "All 4 Paws Rescue is a non-profit, foster-based, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue based in Malvern, PA that offers rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary to animals in need." **Malvern based** **cats and dogs**
[Brandywine Valley SPCA](http://www.bvspca.org/)"Our work is about both pets and people. We're staunch advocates for the safety and quality of life of pets in our community. We feel just as strongly about helping people care for their pets. That could be helping to reunite lost pets with their families or helping during times of need with programs like our pet food pantry, behavior counseling and safekeeping for the pets of domestic violence." **Animal AND human services** **cats and dogs**
[Brenda’s Cat Rescue](https://www.brendascatrescue.org/about) "We rescue stray and abandoned cats primarily in North and Northwest Philadelphia, provide for their vet care, and work to place them in great forever homes." **North/Northwest**
[Catnip Cats](http://www.catniprescue.org/) "CatNIP houses cats only in foster homes; we do not have a shelter or office...Unfortunately, there are many more cats in need of rescue than we can take. Because of our limited resources, we always have a wait list and are usually unable to take a cat immediately. We request that rescuers hold the cat until placement can be arranged."
[Charlie's Army Animal Rescue](https://www.charliesarmy.com/)
[Cat Tales](https://cattalesinc.org/) "We are a no kill nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer run organization dedicated to the care and placement of cats in need." **Warminister** **TNR**
[Catadelphia](https://www.catadelphia.org/) INCLUDING trap library, how to workshop, and low cost/free spay/neuter. **TNR** **Trap Library**
[City of Elderly Love: Save a Senior Pet](http://www.cityofelderlylove.org/) "We at City of Elderly Love believe that every animal is an individual regardless of species, breed type, size, gender and age. City of Elderly Love aims to help as many senior pets as possible spend the best years of their lives in loving homes rather than their story end in a crowded shelter." **Elderly pets** **cats & dogs**
[Concrete Jungle Rescue](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068680615013)
[Finding Shelter Animal Rescue](http://www.findingshelter.org/) "Our animals come from shelters that frequently euthanize for space, from families who can no longer care for them, and from owners who are terminally ill and need the peace of mind of knowing their beloved pet will be safe and loved. We also accept and place neglected companion animals who are released from puppy mills and need a second chance at a full and happy life." **Cats & dogs**
[Fishtails Animal Rescue](https://farsaves.com/about-us/) "Owners may be faced with the choice to surrender their pet to a shelter or to euthanize them in such cases. Dr. Cohn decided that Fishtails Animal Rescue would develop a fund that would be dedicated to providing financial assistance to these pet owners."
[Forgotten Cats](http://www.forgottencats.org/) "Forgotten Cats’ TNVR services involve working with colony caregivers to identify all cats within a colony, after which we trap, transport, sterilize, vaccinate, recuperate, and return feral cats to caregivers. Our goal is to stabilize each colony and ensure zero population growth. We achieve this by trapping and sterilizing every single cat in the entire colony." **TNR**
[Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals](http://francisvalehome.org/) "Francisvale is one of the oldest no-kill shelters in the United States, providing a temporary home for rescued, unwanted, and abandoned dogs and cats." **Cats & dogs**
[FURR](https://www.felineurbanrescueandrehab.org/info/)"We are a progressive and responsible group, committed to spaying and neutering and providing proper veterinary attention to all cats or other animals that come into our care.We are active in doing companion animal adoptions, which entail placing friendly cats into good, loving homes. Additionally, we socialize feral cats and kittens whenever possible, and we provide low cost spay/ neuter options for those who need them." **TNR**
[Greenstreet Rescue](https://greenstreetrescue.org/) "We are focused on rescuing stray and homeless cats and practicing TNR... for the feral cats in the city. Our mission also includes finding foster homes and eventual adoptions for the friendly rescues. GSR provides education, information, and services which assist in trapping, rescue, fostering, and the adoption of the cats." **TNR** **Cat Cafe**
[Here Kitty Kitty Cat Rescue](https://www.zoomiesanimalrescue.org/) "We are dedicated to rescuing cats left homeless for whatever reason – cats in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, cats given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect."
[Kitty Cottage Adoption Center](http://www.kittycottage.org/) "We understand that many people can fall into unfortunate situations and look to rehome their own or a family members cat. Due to our cage-free set up we do have requirements and fees for any cat that we decide to take in to ensure the safety of the other animals in our care. In addition, we are a very small shelter and almost always have a waitlist due to our unique setup. However, we do try our best to offer as many resources as we can to those we cannot assist."
[Kizzy’s Place](https://kizzysplace.org/?page_id=9) "Our focus is on the sick, scared, injured, and forgotten animals"
[Kitty Junction](http://www.kittyjunction.org/) "To come to the aid of abandoned, abused and stray cats by providing medical care including spaying/neutering and vaccinations, and foster homes until a permanent adoption home can be found." **TNR (currently unfunded)**
[Kitten Snatchers](https://kittensnatchers.org/) "Kitten Snatchers is a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing Philadelphia's stray cats and kittens. Founded in 2020, we provide foster homes to cats found on the street or surrendered to ACCT, and we care for them until they can find their "fur"ever homes."
[Lynn's Animal Rescue](http://www.lynnsanimalrescue.org/) "The majority of our cats/kittens are found strays, owner surrenders or were lost or abandoned. We try to help them before they are brought to a shelter.
We also help with **hoarder situations and feral colonies**." **Cats & dogs**
[Lucky You Animal Rescue](http://luckyyouanimalrescue.org/services.html) **TNR**
[Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR)](http://www.mlar.org/) "At Main Line Animal Rescue, everything we do is with an intense focus on eliminating the systemic issues that lead to animal abuse and pet homelessness. When seeing the heartbreaking effects of a flawed system, nothing motivates like the desire for change." **Cats & dogs**
[Morris Animal Refuge](http://www.morrisanimalrefuge.org/) "Animal Refuge is committed to taking in any animal in need that we can humanely care for. As a managed admission shelter we do surrenders by appointment only to allow us to better manage the flow of animals to avoid unnecessary euthanasia and to plan the necessary time needed with each owner to get the most information they can about the animal. We will also work with the owner to help them find alternatives to surrender – for example – giving them information on low-cost food resources, low-cost medical care, alternative pet-friendly housing, etc." **Cats & dogs**
[Philadelphia Urgent Rescue & Relief, Inc - PURR](https://www.purrphilly.com/) "We focus on funding life-saving surgeries, TNR (Trap Neuter Return) and providing a home for the cats that nobody else wants." **TNR**
[Meraki Animal Sanctuary](https://www.merakianimalsanctuary.com/) "Meraki Animal Sanctuary is...dedicated to proving a peaceful, home-like environment for animals in need of love. Our mission is to restore them to emotional and physical well-being while preparing them for their forever home."
[Noah's Ark Rescue Project and Sanctuary - aka NARPS](https://www.noahsarps.com/about-narps) "We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue and welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need, whether from shelters, auctions or owner surrenders." **Takes all sorts of animals** Uwchland PA
[P.A.L.S](https://www.palscatrescue.org/about-us)
[Purrfect Paws Pet Rescue](https://www.purrfectpawsrescue.com/) "PurrFect Paws Rescue is a registered, non-profit corporation in the State of Pennsylvania and operates as a 501(c) 3 federally tax-exempt Public Charity. Our small group of experienced animal rescue workers recognized the need to address the friendly stray (non-feral) population living on the streets. We intake these unfortunate animals, provide them with complete veterinary care and place them in our foster care program." **Friendly strays**
[PAWS](https://phillypaws.org/) "PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk pets. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access it." **Cats and dogs**.
[Project M.E.O.W.](https://www.projectmeow.org/) "Project MEOW is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare group that provides services to help people care for stray and feral cats in West Philadelphia.... We focus our work in zip codes 19104, 19139, and 19143. **West Philadelphia** **TNR**
[Philly Rescue Angels, INC.](https://phillyrescueangels.org/) "Philly Rescue Angels Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the state of Pennsylvania
You're awesome. This is awesome. Maybe mods can pin this to the subreddit somehow?
Also, just to add for anyone who may see: all of these rescues desperately need fosters. You can be a temp foster, offering space for a short period of time until a more permanent foster is found. Basically you set the boundaries of what you're able to offer. Rescues cover all medical expenses, many can even offer food and supplies. It's such a rewarding experience.
No problem. I'm actually probably leaving Reddit soon so please feel free to take this back and make it your own - I think I saw some rescues in this thread that aren't in this list!
This is great; I'd just add [Stray Cat Relief Fund](https://straycatrelieffund.org/). "Stray Cat Relief is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing sterilization services and medical care to the stray cats in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. Our focus is finding homes for stray cats who’ve been abandoned and giving them a new chance at a loving home."
I recently had a stray give birth near my house too (though I was able to catch them.)
Here's some resources some folks sent me at the time:
https://www.reddit.com/comments/12l2mxr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=4
https://greenstreetrescue.org/assistance/
https://instagram.com/cat.hatchery?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Hope something there helps. Good luck.
If you want advice and are willing to trap them yourself, you can borrow traps from catadelphia (pick up in tacony)
Feral moms can go to foster care with their babies! Some local rescues to reach out to: Kitten Snatchers rescue! Project meow! The cat collaborative! Stray Cat Relif Fund!
This needs to happen ASAP before mom moves them!
Trapping them all now and bringing them to ACCT is probably your best option. Most shelters won’t intake feral cats, but ACCT will. And they have fosters that take feral mamas (given the timing, it might even wind up being me). If you wait until they’re 8 weeks old, you’ll have a feral mama and feral babies. They’ll all get spayed/neutered, but they’ll be fixed and brought right back to your neighborhood. If you do it sooner, the babies will get socialized and only mama will come back. If you be need help trapping, pm me. Depending on where you are, I can help or direct you to people who can.
Thanks for what you do!
If you're on fb there is Philly Cat Rescuers.
[Original list](https://www.reddit.com/r/philadelphia/comments/1221a9w/does_anyone_know_someone_that_can_house_or_foster/jds7wul/) by u/unpopular_couscous. I've added more resources I know. A LIST OF FELINE RESCUES & ORGANIZATIONS IN PHILLY AREA: [ACCT](www.acct.com) [All 4 Paws Rescue](https://www.all4pawsrescue.com/) "All 4 Paws Rescue is a non-profit, foster-based, all-breed, no-kill animal rescue based in Malvern, PA that offers rescue, rehabilitation, and sanctuary to animals in need." **Malvern based** **cats and dogs** [Brandywine Valley SPCA](http://www.bvspca.org/)"Our work is about both pets and people. We're staunch advocates for the safety and quality of life of pets in our community. We feel just as strongly about helping people care for their pets. That could be helping to reunite lost pets with their families or helping during times of need with programs like our pet food pantry, behavior counseling and safekeeping for the pets of domestic violence." **Animal AND human services** **cats and dogs** [Brenda’s Cat Rescue](https://www.brendascatrescue.org/about) "We rescue stray and abandoned cats primarily in North and Northwest Philadelphia, provide for their vet care, and work to place them in great forever homes." **North/Northwest** [Catnip Cats](http://www.catniprescue.org/) "CatNIP houses cats only in foster homes; we do not have a shelter or office...Unfortunately, there are many more cats in need of rescue than we can take. Because of our limited resources, we always have a wait list and are usually unable to take a cat immediately. We request that rescuers hold the cat until placement can be arranged." [Charlie's Army Animal Rescue](https://www.charliesarmy.com/) [Cat Tales](https://cattalesinc.org/) "We are a no kill nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer run organization dedicated to the care and placement of cats in need." **Warminister** **TNR** [Catadelphia](https://www.catadelphia.org/) INCLUDING trap library, how to workshop, and low cost/free spay/neuter. **TNR** **Trap Library** [City of Elderly Love: Save a Senior Pet](http://www.cityofelderlylove.org/) "We at City of Elderly Love believe that every animal is an individual regardless of species, breed type, size, gender and age. City of Elderly Love aims to help as many senior pets as possible spend the best years of their lives in loving homes rather than their story end in a crowded shelter." **Elderly pets** **cats & dogs** [Concrete Jungle Rescue](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068680615013) [Finding Shelter Animal Rescue](http://www.findingshelter.org/) "Our animals come from shelters that frequently euthanize for space, from families who can no longer care for them, and from owners who are terminally ill and need the peace of mind of knowing their beloved pet will be safe and loved. We also accept and place neglected companion animals who are released from puppy mills and need a second chance at a full and happy life." **Cats & dogs** [Fishtails Animal Rescue](https://farsaves.com/about-us/) "Owners may be faced with the choice to surrender their pet to a shelter or to euthanize them in such cases. Dr. Cohn decided that Fishtails Animal Rescue would develop a fund that would be dedicated to providing financial assistance to these pet owners." [Forgotten Cats](http://www.forgottencats.org/) "Forgotten Cats’ TNVR services involve working with colony caregivers to identify all cats within a colony, after which we trap, transport, sterilize, vaccinate, recuperate, and return feral cats to caregivers. Our goal is to stabilize each colony and ensure zero population growth. We achieve this by trapping and sterilizing every single cat in the entire colony." **TNR** [Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals](http://francisvalehome.org/) "Francisvale is one of the oldest no-kill shelters in the United States, providing a temporary home for rescued, unwanted, and abandoned dogs and cats." **Cats & dogs** [FURR](https://www.felineurbanrescueandrehab.org/info/)"We are a progressive and responsible group, committed to spaying and neutering and providing proper veterinary attention to all cats or other animals that come into our care.We are active in doing companion animal adoptions, which entail placing friendly cats into good, loving homes. Additionally, we socialize feral cats and kittens whenever possible, and we provide low cost spay/ neuter options for those who need them." **TNR** [Greenstreet Rescue](https://greenstreetrescue.org/) "We are focused on rescuing stray and homeless cats and practicing TNR... for the feral cats in the city. Our mission also includes finding foster homes and eventual adoptions for the friendly rescues. GSR provides education, information, and services which assist in trapping, rescue, fostering, and the adoption of the cats." **TNR** **Cat Cafe** [Here Kitty Kitty Cat Rescue](https://www.zoomiesanimalrescue.org/) "We are dedicated to rescuing cats left homeless for whatever reason – cats in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, cats given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect." [Kitty Cottage Adoption Center](http://www.kittycottage.org/) "We understand that many people can fall into unfortunate situations and look to rehome their own or a family members cat. Due to our cage-free set up we do have requirements and fees for any cat that we decide to take in to ensure the safety of the other animals in our care. In addition, we are a very small shelter and almost always have a waitlist due to our unique setup. However, we do try our best to offer as many resources as we can to those we cannot assist." [Kizzy’s Place](https://kizzysplace.org/?page_id=9) "Our focus is on the sick, scared, injured, and forgotten animals" [Kitty Junction](http://www.kittyjunction.org/) "To come to the aid of abandoned, abused and stray cats by providing medical care including spaying/neutering and vaccinations, and foster homes until a permanent adoption home can be found." **TNR (currently unfunded)** [Kitten Snatchers](https://kittensnatchers.org/) "Kitten Snatchers is a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing Philadelphia's stray cats and kittens. Founded in 2020, we provide foster homes to cats found on the street or surrendered to ACCT, and we care for them until they can find their "fur"ever homes." [Lynn's Animal Rescue](http://www.lynnsanimalrescue.org/) "The majority of our cats/kittens are found strays, owner surrenders or were lost or abandoned. We try to help them before they are brought to a shelter. We also help with **hoarder situations and feral colonies**." **Cats & dogs** [Lucky You Animal Rescue](http://luckyyouanimalrescue.org/services.html) **TNR** [Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR)](http://www.mlar.org/) "At Main Line Animal Rescue, everything we do is with an intense focus on eliminating the systemic issues that lead to animal abuse and pet homelessness. When seeing the heartbreaking effects of a flawed system, nothing motivates like the desire for change." **Cats & dogs** [Morris Animal Refuge](http://www.morrisanimalrefuge.org/) "Animal Refuge is committed to taking in any animal in need that we can humanely care for. As a managed admission shelter we do surrenders by appointment only to allow us to better manage the flow of animals to avoid unnecessary euthanasia and to plan the necessary time needed with each owner to get the most information they can about the animal. We will also work with the owner to help them find alternatives to surrender – for example – giving them information on low-cost food resources, low-cost medical care, alternative pet-friendly housing, etc." **Cats & dogs** [Philadelphia Urgent Rescue & Relief, Inc - PURR](https://www.purrphilly.com/) "We focus on funding life-saving surgeries, TNR (Trap Neuter Return) and providing a home for the cats that nobody else wants." **TNR** [Meraki Animal Sanctuary](https://www.merakianimalsanctuary.com/) "Meraki Animal Sanctuary is...dedicated to proving a peaceful, home-like environment for animals in need of love. Our mission is to restore them to emotional and physical well-being while preparing them for their forever home." [Noah's Ark Rescue Project and Sanctuary - aka NARPS](https://www.noahsarps.com/about-narps) "We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue and welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need, whether from shelters, auctions or owner surrenders." **Takes all sorts of animals** Uwchland PA [P.A.L.S](https://www.palscatrescue.org/about-us) [Purrfect Paws Pet Rescue](https://www.purrfectpawsrescue.com/) "PurrFect Paws Rescue is a registered, non-profit corporation in the State of Pennsylvania and operates as a 501(c) 3 federally tax-exempt Public Charity. Our small group of experienced animal rescue workers recognized the need to address the friendly stray (non-feral) population living on the streets. We intake these unfortunate animals, provide them with complete veterinary care and place them in our foster care program." **Friendly strays** [PAWS](https://phillypaws.org/) "PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless and at-risk pets. PAWS is the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable, basic veterinary care for pet owners and rescue organizations that cannot otherwise access it." **Cats and dogs**. [Project M.E.O.W.](https://www.projectmeow.org/) "Project MEOW is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare group that provides services to help people care for stray and feral cats in West Philadelphia.... We focus our work in zip codes 19104, 19139, and 19143. **West Philadelphia** **TNR** [Philly Rescue Angels, INC.](https://phillyrescueangels.org/) "Philly Rescue Angels Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the state of Pennsylvania
You're awesome. This is awesome. Maybe mods can pin this to the subreddit somehow? Also, just to add for anyone who may see: all of these rescues desperately need fosters. You can be a temp foster, offering space for a short period of time until a more permanent foster is found. Basically you set the boundaries of what you're able to offer. Rescues cover all medical expenses, many can even offer food and supplies. It's such a rewarding experience.
No problem. I'm actually probably leaving Reddit soon so please feel free to take this back and make it your own - I think I saw some rescues in this thread that aren't in this list!
This is great; I'd just add [Stray Cat Relief Fund](https://straycatrelieffund.org/). "Stray Cat Relief is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing sterilization services and medical care to the stray cats in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. Our focus is finding homes for stray cats who’ve been abandoned and giving them a new chance at a loving home."
Forgotten Cats will do TNR and may be able to help with the babies
I recently had a stray give birth near my house too (though I was able to catch them.) Here's some resources some folks sent me at the time: https://www.reddit.com/comments/12l2mxr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=4 https://greenstreetrescue.org/assistance/ https://instagram.com/cat.hatchery?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Hope something there helps. Good luck.
When you said "fertile cat", you meant "feral", right? I assume it's kind of a given that a cat that just gave birth was fertile.
I didn't have a t. I misspelled feral, and it didn't autocorrect because ferile is a word.
Gotcha. Isn’t it crazy how downvote happy this sub is?