Bastrop C.A.T.S. is continually amazed at the support from our cat-loving community during this year’s Amplify Austin Day!  On this big day of giving, we raised over $16,000 to support our TNR and medical programs over this next year!  We would like to give a special paws up to the Nicholas J. Juried Family Foundation […]

In late November, one of our partner vets reached out to us about a sweet adolescent kitty that had been brought in by some folks that found him injured on the streets of Bastrop.  His rear leg was broken badly and at an awkward angle. The kind finders were unable to afford the medical care […]

by Eileen Haag Early Giving Donations are open now for Amplify Austin! This is Central Texas’s biggest giving day for 600 participating nonprofit organizations in our area.  Bastrop C.A.T.S. is thrilled to announce we have been given a $5,000 matching grant from the Nicholas J Juried Family Foundation! All of your donations will be matched […]

by Eileen Haag Bastrop C.A.T.S. targets sterilizing as many cats as possible during the winter.  Why do we spend this time huddling outside in the cold, waiting for traps to be sprung instead of at home with our families, under cozy blankets, celebrating the holidays? Because kitten season starts in early spring! And if we […]

by TerrieLynn Bach Last April, Bastrop C.A.T.S. TNR Coordinator Martha received a request for us to come trap on a neighbor’s private property. Martha quickly told “Paula” that we cannot do this without the property owner’s permission.  Paula said that Animal Control had told her the same thing. So Martha asked her if anyone was […]

By TerrieLynn Bach Holidays can be a stressful time for your pets. Cats in particular do not like their routine disrupted. With everyone rushing around and so much excitement, it’s easy to forget that our pets can be stressed out. Some things to remember for your kitties’ safety and YOUR peace of mind: All of […]

Not too long ago, Bastrop C.A.T.S. received a call from a neighborhood church that one of the parishioners, who is in poor health, was overrun with outdoor cats. So cute, but so many!  Three Bastrop C.A.T.S. volunteers stepped up to help. Together, we trapped and fixed 35 adult cats: 25 females and ten toms. Of […]

By TerrieLynn Bach A big MEOW-T OUT to all our supporters, sponsors, and volunteers for our most successful EVER, Kitty Bingo Spectacular Event! Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and came out for an evening of fun, laughter, surprises, and prizes! We so appreciate all of you for making our event even more successful by […]

Voting is open! Vote for us to win a $15,000 grant from Tractor Supply and Hills Pet Nutrition! Please vote for us and share our Facebook post! Just click the heart! It’s that easy! Eligible voters are those who are 13 years of age or older and are legal residents of the 48 US/DC/HI.A voter may […]

By TerrieLynn Bach Last weekend, Bastrop C.A.T.S. had the opportunity to participate in the Animal Balance Community Cat Clinic.  Presented by Shadow Cats and the Juried Family Foundation, over the two day period, a total of 197 cats were sterilized, vaccinated, dewormed, and treated for fleas! Of those 197 cats, 37 cats were from Bastrop […]