Author: Bethany Dietrich

Kitty Bingo 2022

By TerrieLynn Bach   Back by popular demand!   Kitty Bingo 2022 will be Bastrop C.A.T.S. fourth bingo-night fundraiser! Come join us for a night of bingo, loads of fabulous prizes valued $25-$70, a really awesome raffle with prizes valued $75+, and door prizes!   Enjoy a chili dinner with all the fixin’s; our incredible […]

Frankie “Sinatra” Singing a Different Tune

By TerrieLynn Bach   A couple of years ago, one of our TNR clients, Joni, acquired a new property. The previous owner informed her that her new place came with a resident feral cat. And, although many had tried in the past, no one had succeeded in trapping this smart guy! Once Joni got moved […]

Milo & Felix, Vermin Patrol Officers

By TerrieLynn Bach   In early July, Bastrop C.A.T.S. was alerted to a situation in Cedar Creek about two small kittens who had lost their mom and siblings. The homeowner of the property where they were found is very allergic to cats and was unable to handle the kittens or bring them inside but could […]

NeFUR Give Up

by Beverly Blackman of Paige   Have you ever had a neighbor that was not able to take care of their animals, and, because of that neglect, ended up causing you much grief?   Having moved to Bastrop county from Clifton, Texas right before Covid, I’m still learning the lay of the land when it […]

Merlin’s Story

By TerrieLynn Bach   Last October, a Bastrop County animal control officer was called out to a local business that had some rental housing on their property. One of the renters had been evicted and left behind twenty unfixed cats that were living in and around her house!   If animal control had to take […]

July 2022 Stats

2022 has been a busy year so far for Bastrop C.A.T.S.! Kitten season is in full swing– and has been for awhile, but the biggest challenge has been the availability of surgical appointments. Currently, Bastrop C.A.T.S. is utilizing three spay/neuter clinics and two private vets to secure community cats. Even with five  locations, there is […]

Rolling Kitten Season as Told by Betty Jo

by TerrieLynn Bach   Hey, Mmmeeeeoooooowwwwww, All You Cat Lovers, Betty Jo here! Ya know, long ago, my momma had kittehs.  The hoomans here, now under my dominion, got everyone, including me, “fixed”, whatever that means.  Nothing wrong with this momma! I tigress. Any way, everyone got furever homes and I stayed here, where I […]

Trapping and Swap-Out

by Martha Granger Are you currently trapping cats or plan to start soon? Help us maximize our impact by keeping your scheduled appointments. Each unused appointment is a missed opportunity to help the ever-growing population of free-roaming cats.   Here are some tips to ensure your trapping is successful: Set up the traps as feeding […]

Teegan and Teddy: A Tale of Two Tabbies

By TerrieLynn Bach   Last Sunday, Bastrop C.A.T.S. received two urgent stray cat emergencies within an hour of each other, in different towns within the county, both male cats with broken legs!    Thanks to the coordinated efforts of four volunteers, both cats were trapped, one Sunday night and one Monday morning. A quick text […]