Community Cat Caregivers of Omaha

06/03/2026

It feels so good to see those fully vetted cats bolt back to the home they are comfortable in and knowing they will never add another kitten to the outdoor population again.

06/02/2026

Nothing beats a good day of trapping, especially when you’re able to get so many cats in one trap!

02/25/2026

Happy National Spay Day!

Today is the purr-fect day for a reminder that the most humane and effective way to manage outdoor cat colonies is through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).

The Community Cat Program at the Nebraska Humane Society works with colony caretakers and TNR groups that trap and bring in community cats by having them spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and then getting them returned to their outdoor home. Why do we do this? Well, because altering saves lives and helps prevent suffering.

When community cats are spayed and neutered some great things happen:
- They can no longer reproduce, which means kittens aren’t born into harsh outdoor conditions (did you know 80% of the kittens that are born each year are born to outdoor cats??)
- Nuisance behaviors like fighting and spraying decrease
- Overall colony size stabilizes and gradually declines over time

Removing or culling cats may seem like a quick fix, especially for those that don’t want the cats in the area, but it has been scientifically proven that it doesn’t work long-term. When cats are taken away, new unaltered cats move in to take advantage of the same food sources and shelter. This is known as the “vacuum effect.” The cycle simply starts over, often leading to even more breeding.

TNR addresses the root of the issue: population control through prevention, not elimination.

On this National Spay Day, we encourage everyone to:
- Spay and neuter your own pets
- Support TNR efforts in your community
- Advocate for humane, science-based solutions for outdoor cats

Together, we can reduce overpopulation, improve cat welfare, and create healthier neighborhoods one spay and neuter at a time. 🖤

09/10/2025

With cooler weather quickly approaching, it is time to start getting those community cat houses ready for the winter! ❄️ One of our Eagle Scouts generously built 5 well made houses for community cats this winter to ensure the kitties stay warm this season! 🏠 We would love to give these houses to colony caretakers in need of them so please message us if you are interested in snagging one. It is first come first serve so once they are claimed, that is all we have. Pick up will be at NHS.

04/23/2025

Not All Who Wander Are Lost!

Just because a cat is friendly doesn’t mean it isn’t an outdoor cat—and just because a cat lives outside doesn’t mean it isn’t deeply loved or cared for.

Take, for example, this sweet cat who was recently picked up by a well-meaning Good Samaritan who assumed he was lost and brought him to a shelter. What they didn’t realize was that this cat had a devoted caretaker who had been worried sick. She explained to the shelter staff that her son was incredibly bonded with the cat—he was essentially her son’s emotional support animal. The relief they felt when they found out he was safe and could bring him home was immeasurable.

Some cats simply don’t thrive indoors. They prefer the freedom of the outdoors but still rely on caring humans to watch over them. These community cats are often named, vetted, fed daily, and provided shelter from harsh weather by people who love them deeply.

Next time you see a cat outside, remember it could be a community cat and more importantly: a community cat is still a loved cat!

02/26/2025

And the best way to prevent kittens being born in the streets is to spay and neuter!

As the weather warms, you are more likely to encounter kittens outdoors. But if their mother is with them, please...Leave Them Be.

This best practice allows the mother cat, kittens' best possible caregiver, to care for her kittens in their outdoor home. They should not be separated if kittens are under 8 weeks old (at minimum).

Learn more and help us spread the word at alleycat.org/FoundAKitten 🐈

02/11/2025

🌟 Save a Life by Adopting a Working Cat from the Nebraska Humane Society! 🌟

Shelters can be incredibly stressful for outdoor cats, who often struggle to adjust to confined spaces and loud environments. For these cats, being adopted as a working cat is their only chance at a better life, where they can thrive in a natural setting and find a true sense of purpose.

By adopting a working cat, you're not only giving them a second chance—you're helping them escape the stress of shelter life and providing a safe, outdoor environment where they can use their natural skills. Whether it’s a barn, warehouse, or large property, these independent cats are experts at pest control and will love having a job to do.

✅ Help a cat escape the stress of the shelter ✅ Provide natural, humane pest control ✅ Rewarding companionship for the right environment ✅ A life-saving opportunity for outdoor cats

Give a working cat the freedom and purpose they deserve. If you are interested in adopting our NHS working cats, please fill out an application here https://www.nehumanesociety.org/adopt/cats/working-cats/working-cats.html! 🐾❤️

02/01/2025

Make sure to get those community cats fixed! Kittens will be born sooner than we know so let’s be proactive and prevent litters of kittens! NHS offers FREE alters and vaccinations for community cats in the Omaha metro area so now is the time to take advantage of this service! Reach out by either calling (402)444-7800 ext. 2305 or email [email protected]! 🐈💜💛

Today marks the start of National Spay & Neuter Awareness Month.

❤️ Throughout the month of February, we will be posting about the importance of spaying and neutering every cat (and dog) in your life and making sure your friends and family do, too!!

11/17/2024

NHS provides free spay and neuter services for community cats in the Omaha metro area! Contact NHS to receive information on how to get community cats altered! 😸

Community cats are generally not socialized to people or adoptable. In shelters without lifesaving programs, these cats could be killed. In any shelter environment, community cats are highly stressed and very susceptible to disease.

A community cat should only enter an animal shelter as part of TNR. In some TNR programs, cats are spayed or neutered at the shelter’s clinic!

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