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My name is
Gemma!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Cenla Cat Project

My basic info

Breed
Domestic Shorthair
Color
Black (All)
Age
Adult
Sex
Female
Pet ID
19196737-23F0068
Hair Length
short

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Gemma is a petite girl that has a big personality and a stubborn streak. She came to us as a pregnant stray who was an excellent mama cat. Once her babies were weaned she was done with them. She had better things to do. What you ask? Break out of her foster home and explore the yard. When brought back in she explored the house, found all the best nap spots, enjoyed clean water, lots of food, and all the pets she wanted. Then, she heard the outdoors calling. You got it - jail break. All she had to do was push the window unit out and she was free. We thought Gemma was destined to be an indoor/outdoor cat, but she has happily settled into the indoor life. She is vetted, chipped, and tested. Declawing (toe amputation) is prohibited by contract.

October 1, 2024, 1:37 pm
Rescue
Cenla Cat Project

Contact info

Pet ID
19196737-23F0068
Contact
Address
P.O. Box 3597, Pineville, LA 71361

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Adoption fee $100.00
Default 30 day return policy with full refund unless otherwise noted on adoption application.
Must complete application with number and types of animals in household, name of Vet., Name, Address, phone contacts, email, adoption reason.
Cannot adopt a pet as gift for another individual without that individual being present, expect immediate family.
Adopters must be 21 years old.
May pay adoption fee with cash or credit no checks
Must agree to adoption contract.

More about this rescue

Who do we serve?

The Cenla Cat Project (CCP) serves the central Louisiana region (Cenla) residents and homeless felines.

Why are we needed?

There are several humane societies in the Cenla area, but none of them emphasize the feline population. We will work with the homeless feline population, as well as cats that are owned and unaltered. These unaltered feline perpetuate the exponential growth of the feline population. Residents complain about free roaming cats. The government response is to trap and kill these homeless cats.

An organization is needed for the following reasons:
*To educate people about the importance of sterilization of the cats and help them to realize that Trap Neuter Release (TNR) of feral colonies can be an asset (ie. rodent control, etc.) to the community.
*To place socialized cats into homes through adoption.
*To place feral felines as “barn” cats in rural / industrial areas or with the cooperation of the human community return to community colonies.
*To assist people in having felines altered and feline maintenance.
*To educate young people in the care of felines and the importance of sterilization.

What is our mission?

CCP's mission is to be part of the solution of feline overpopulation and homelessness in Cenla. Our goal is to reduce the feline overpopulation and homelessness in central Louisiana by rescuing homeless felines and providing sterilization, medical care and adoption services. It is also our goal to serve the residents of Cenla by providing humane education about feline care and encouraging the sterilization of their homed felines.

What are our programs?

Programs include feline adoption, education on care and importance of population control, working with communities / neighborhoods to setup TNR programs.

Who do we work with?

*Local veterinarians and low cost sterilization clinics
*Volunteer fosters
*Local Future Farmers of America and 4-H members
*Local governmental animal shelter

What resources do we need?

*Veterinary partners to alter, administer rabies and assist with providing health care to sick and injured cats
*Volunteers to foster, transport cats to Veterinary appointments, assist/run adoption events
*Support of the community with donations of money, food, cleaning supplies, etc.
*Local news media to promote the mission of CCP
*Social Media

What do we want to accomplish?

*Reduce the number of homeless cats and shelter cats without the use of euthanasia, through sterilization and adoption placement.
*Create a cat adoption center where a community member may come to interact with cats and adopt.
*Assist the community with low cost sterilization of their cats.
*Encourage and assist the community members to responsibly re-home unwanted cats and kittens rather than releasing them to the outdoors.

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