Community Care
Supporting the cats and the people who care for them across Baldwin and Mobile Counties.
What is Community Cat Care?
Community cats — also called feral or free-roaming cats — live outdoors and are often cared for by dedicated volunteers known as colony caretakers. These caretakers provide daily food, water, and shelter, and work with organizations like ours to ensure the cats are spayed or neutered through TNR.
Azalea City Cat Coalition supports both the cats and the people who look after them. Whether you've just discovered a colony in your neighborhood or have been feeding cats for years, we're here to help you do it safely, humanely, and effectively.
How We Help
TNR Assistance
We help colony caretakers trap, neuter, and return cats in their area. We can provide guidance on trapping techniques and may be able to offer financial assistance toward spay/neuter costs.
Low Cost Spay & Neuter
We connect community members with low-cost spay and neuter resources in the Mobile and Baldwin County area. Getting cats fixed is the single most effective way to reduce the stray population.
Colony Management Support
We offer advice on best practices for managing a cat colony — from feeding stations and shelter building to record-keeping and working with neighbors and local authorities.
Rescue & Rehoming
Friendly stray cats and socialized kittens may be candidates for adoption. We work to find loving homes for cats that are suitable for indoor living through our monthly PetSmart adoption events.
Emergency Assistance
If you encounter a sick or injured community cat, contact us. We will do our best to connect you with veterinary resources and guidance on next steps.
Education & Outreach
We educate the public about the benefits of TNR, responsible pet ownership, and how to coexist humanely with community cats. Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools we have.
Become a Colony Caretaker
Colony caretakers are the backbone of community cat care. By committing to regularly feed, monitor, and manage a local cat colony, you make a direct and lasting difference in the lives of these animals.
We provide support, resources, and community for caretakers across Baldwin and Mobile Counties. If you're already caring for cats in your area — or want to start — reach out to us. We'll help you every step of the way.
The case for spay & neuter
Spaying and neutering is the foundation of everything we do. Here's why it matters so much.
Stops runaway population growth
One unspayed female and her offspring can produce up to 420,000 cats in just 7 years. Fixing one cat prevents thousands of homeless animals.
Longer, healthier lives
Spayed females have near-zero risk of uterine infections and greatly reduced breast cancer risk. Neutered males avoid testicular cancer and are less prone to roaming injuries.
Better community relations
Neutered cats stop yowling, spraying, and fighting — the behaviors that cause conflict between cat caretakers and neighbors.
Reduces shelter burden
Fewer unplanned litters means fewer cats surrendered to shelters, giving every animal a better shot at a home.
Cost-effective for communities
Prevention through TNR costs far less than repeated animal control roundups. Communities that invest in spay/neuter spend less on sheltering and euthanasia long-term.
Stable, shrinking colonies
TNR colonies naturally decline in size over time as cats age. No new kittens means the population drops humanely without removal.
Ready to get involved?
Whether you want to volunteer, report a colony, or need help getting cats fixed in your area — we'd love to hear from you.
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