Sterilisation and prevention

Fewer abandoned kittens. Better care for cats.

Sterilisation is one of the most important ways to reduce abandonment and manage cat populations humanely. Campaigns depend on funding, veterinary availability and people willing to help locally.

A cat safely waiting at a veterinary clinic
From the Felis Catus archive
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Humane prevention

Fewer uncontrolled litters mean fewer kittens exposed to disease, hunger and accidents.

02

Health-focused care

A veterinary professional can explain the benefits and the right protocol for each cat.

03

Involved communities

A colony can be helped only when local people observe, communicate and join the practical work.

A cat being prepared carefully for veterinary treatment

How we can work together

Unsterilised cats in your neighbourhood?

If you have noticed unsterilised cats, send the location, approximate number, photographs and any information about people already feeding them.

Depending on funding and veterinary availability, we can discuss humane trapping, transport, the procedure and post-operative monitoring.

  • an accurate location;
  • the approximate number of cats;
  • photos and visible condition;
  • whether post-operative monitoring is possible.

Practical steps

How we organise sterilisation

Timing and case order depend on funding, veterinary appointments and local help with trapping and monitoring.

  1. 01

    Report

    Send the essential information about the cat or colony.

  2. 02

    Plan

    We review available resources and agree on what is realistic.

  3. 03

    Act

    We coordinate trapping, transport and the veterinary appointment.

  4. 04

    Monitor

    The cat needs a clean, safe place immediately after the procedure.

Arrangements in Craiova and nearby

Before an appointment is confirmed

As well as a veterinary appointment, transport and supervision after the procedure need to be arranged. Let us know from the start if you can help with either.

Please don’t bring a cat without confirmation. Campaign availability, costs and responsibilities are discussed for each case. Follow the vet’s instructions for preparation and care after the procedure.

  • The town or village and the cat’s exact location.
  • Who feeds the cat and whom we can contact.
  • Who can help with transport.
  • Where the cat can be supervised afterwards, following the vet’s instructions.
Ask about availability
Lucky resting in a cat bed
Lucky, in a photograph from the Felis Catus archive.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do you run free sterilisation campaigns?

Free or subsidised campaigns may be available when funding and appointments allow. Follow the official channels for current announcements.

I found a colony. What should I send?

The location, approximate number of cats, photos, whether kittens are present and whether someone feeds or can monitor them.

Is this medical advice?

No. Medical assessment and recommendations belong to the veterinary professional. We assist with organisation and available resources.

Tell us about the cats in your area

Report a cat or colony and tell us how you can take part in the practical steps.