Frequently asked questions
CatFriends operates as an ALL volunteer organization.
We hold public clinics at least once a month. An appointment is needed & can be made through our link located on the spay & neuter clinics tab. Please visit the spay & neuter clinic tab for more info.
Our mass-trapping mode of operation includes training colony caretakers in humane animal trapping, and, with the caretaker's assistance, conducting mass trappings in an effort to sterilize the majority of the cats under their supervision.
Once the bulk of the cats have been sterilized, the caretaker must complete the process by trapping and altering the few remaining felines.
Because we operate as an all-volunteer organization, 100 percent of donations to CatFriends are applied towards the costs of humane traps and bait, feline transportation to and from the trapping location, fees associated with microchipping/sterilization, and medical attention felines may require to bring them back to health.
Killing animals simply because they exist is the antithesis of compassion. And, euthanizing community cats creates what is known as the vacuum effect.
"Feral cats establish territories based on availability of food sources and shelter. When the cats are removed from this environment, more cats quickly move in to take advantage of those resources. These new unsterilized cats will breed prolifically. The vacuum effect has been documented around the world." [Alley Cat Allies: "Get Informed: Discover the Truth About the Vacuum Effect"]
Our stats!
Year: # of cats
2025: Our goal is to fix at least 6200+ cats!
2024: 6251
2023: 5018
2022: 2377
2021: 3308
2020: 3154
2019: 5063
2018: 3550
2017: 4228
2016: 3241
2015: 3761
2014: 3849
2013: 3268
2012: 3181
2011: 3102
2010: 2469
2009: 2103
Total as of 2024:
57,923+ cats fixed through our efforts.
Record keeping began in 2009.
Visit our page for tips on how to find your baby.
Visit Hawaiian Humane Society's website & create a lost pet report.