Welcome To Fairchild "Feral Friends" Trap-Neuter-Return

Fairchild Foundation is an all volunteer, non-profit grassroots Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) organization that helps spay and neuter Feral cats in Berks County and surrounding areas in PA. Donate here to help the cause DONATE NOW! SPAY 2012 .... 51 cats!

.  276 cats came through our clinics in 2011.  I am pleased to say that our Ovaban birth control program is reducing unwanted litters as only 3 cats in our active colonies had pregnancies.  We neutered 121 males, spayed 130 females (25 total pregnant) and tested 21 positive cats for Aids and Leukemia.  

Fairchild Foundation advocates for and practices Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Scientific studies show that TNR is the humane and effective approach for managing feral cats. Trap-Neuter-Return improves the lives of feral cats, improves their relationships with the humans who live near them, and decreases the size of colonies over time.  Cats benefit from Trap-Neuter-Return in both the long term and the short term. Studies document that after neutering, cats become healthier and gain weight, and that the lifespan of cats in managed colonies increases.  In addition, studies have found that aggressive interactions among cats in managed colonies decrease after spaying or neutering, while affectionate interactions increase. Cats in neutered colonies also roam less and do not fight over mates.

Caring for a feral cat colony has tremendous benefits to caregivers, neighbors, and the cats. Though cats have been living outdoors for over 10,000 years on their own, there are steps that YOU can take to promote their well-being, make them good neighbors, and assist the people who live nearby in understanding the cats.

The Fairchild Foundation was founded over a decade ago by Jack & Diana Culter.    The mission was to establish a spay and neuter assistance program for feral cats in Berks County Pennsylvania. Fairchild was the first formal organization in Berks County of its kind, and it established a valuable resource where none had existed before.

Dr. Jennifer Fry is the Executive Director of Fairchild Foundation and has been Fairchild's Veterinarian for many years. Dr. Shannon Brockmeier also volunteers with Dr. Fry to perform spays and neuters on feral cats at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County every month.  Drs. Lee Pickett and Amanda Theodore have volunteered with us.  In addition, Dr. DeWire from Douglassville Vet graciously offered his services in 2011.  We always welcome volunteers!

Our goal is to secure a building and raise money for surgical equipment so one day we can provide continuous veterinary care for the feral cats AND also help more cats!

Fairchild Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, entirely supported by private donations and grants. We do not receive support from state, federal, or local government. No donation is considered too small.  We appreciate every contribution. Your donations are tax deductible.

Please Mail Your Tax Deductible Donation to:

PO Box 6431, Wyomissing, PA 19610

You may also make a donation via PayPal:

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