501(c)3 ID#0533071 / FEIN#94-1690684
WHAT WE DO
PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
The Merced SPCA is dedicated to providing trap-neuter-return (TNR) services for community cats, offering colony care to ensure their well-being, and providing foster services to abandoned and homeless cats in Merced. Our mission is to create a safe and humane environment for all felines in our community.
Community Conservation
Our community conservation efforts focus on creating awareness about responsible pet ownership, promoting spaying and neutering to control the cat population, and collaborating with local communities to find humane solutions for homeless and abandoned cats.
Early Education
Educating the public, especially the youth, about the importance of compassion towards animals, responsible pet ownership, and the significance of spaying and neutering is a key focus of our early education initiatives.
Environmental Policy
Advocating for policies that protect animals and their outdoor environment is an integral part of our mission. We work with local authorities to influence environmental policies that benefit the welfare of animals in Merced.
Stopping Animal Abuse
We are committed to preventing cruelty towards animals, including cats, and take a stand against any form of animal crime or abuse. Our advocacy extends to promoting laws and regulations that protect the rights and well-being of all animals in our community.
Our Services
Rescue
At Merced SPCA we are dedicated to saving the lives of animals in need! By working with rescue partners and local organizations and responding through social media, our team is committed to continuous animal welfare and rescue.
Volunteer Opportunities
Support our cause by volunteering your time and skills. Our volunteer programs offer various opportunities to help animals in need. We offer community service and many other opportunities for students and adults to impact animal welfare in Merced. Join us in making a difference in the lives of these animals.
Adopt
Meet our adorable adoptable rescue cats & kittens in our care! Before adoption, all of our animals are spayed/neutered and receive all vaccinations and medical care needed.
TNR
We provide care for and feed over 65+ community cat colonies in Merced. We offer our own TNR program at no cost to you. We provide combo tests, spay/neuter, and ALL vaccinations and medical care needed to ensure all cats are safe & healthy.
Low Cost Cat Vaccination Clinic
We offer several low-cost cat & kitten vaccination clinics for our community pets to keep them happy and healthy.
Euthanasia
We believe that families should not have to say goodbye to their pet with the expense of a vet bill. At Merced SPCA we offer free euthanasia services when it's time for your beloved pet to cross the Rainbow Bridge. Our volunteers will stay with you during the process to provide support during this difficult time.
Community Cat Walk
Join us for Merced SPCA's seasonal Community Cat Walks! Walk with us around Merced, visiting Merced SPCA's community cats and some bonus cats along the way! This is a great opportunity to ask us questions and learn about what we do for the animals of Merced! Merced SPCA monitors, feeds and cares for over 65+ stray community cat colonies.
Merced SPCA's TNR Program
Help make Merced a better place for our community cats!
(Limited to Merced City)
This is only for stray community cats. (If you need your pet spayed/neutered please sign up for Merced SPCA’s low cost clinic through our website)
Please be patient with us, we only have so many appointment days out of each month. We will get to everyone ❤️
If you are able to drive and transport to our vet clinic in Turlock, there is a more open selection of available appointment days 😸
Send us an email about TNR to get started!
What Happens in TNR?
- The Merced SPCA TNR Program includes combo testing, spay/neuter, and ALL vaccinations including FELV to ensure every community cat is happy, healthy, and safe!
- Merced SPCA has colony caretakers and feeders who provide, care for, monitor, feed, and love over 60+ stray cat colonies in Merced.
- Each cat in TNR is microchipped and documented with a photo attached to ensure safety