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TNR Menteng, November 2020. Would you help 16 sick cats in Jakarta?

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On Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2020, we trapped street cats living in the middle of Jakarta concrete jungle to be sterilized (Trap Neuter / Spay Return or TNR).

17 cats were trapped, consisting of 13 male and 4 female cats. We suspected 5 cats to have flu. It turned out that 16 cats are sick. Only 1 cat was healthy and could be sterilized, as the vet from LeoNVets clinic in Bekasi reported.

All 15 cats at LeoNVets clinic are sick. They suffer from flu, gingivitis, eye inflammation, mouth sores, respiratory problems. Similar to Mr Genki (Sadly, he passed away on Monday, 30 Nov 2020), one of the cats, Thor, is malnourished and in a very bad shape. They are all currently undergoing treatment. They will be sterilized if their clinical condition is deemed possible even they are still treated. They will also be dewormed.

3 cats have undergone a haematology test, one of which is Thor who will also undergo a blood chemistry test. The blood test of 2 cats, Ova and Trika, were negative for the virus. However, it was found that the bacterial infections were quite high and there is a symptom of anaemia in Ova. So Ova was immediately given a blood supplement, while Trika was given extra vitamins.

Thor’s condition resembles Mr Genki. He was old and had to have an IV because of dehydration. He also had chronic gingivitis and mouth inflammation (FCGS). Thor was also thin due to malnutrition, got yeast infected and wounds on his legs. The haematology test result of Thor showed high bacterial infection and anaemia. Because of severe dehydration, the doctor could not draw blood again for a blood chemistry test.

The two cats that were x-rayed were Joko and Samson. The x-rays showed that they were positive for pneumonia, and had to take the medicine for about 1-2 months. However, after two weeks of treatments, if their condition improves, they will be sterilized using an inhalation anaesthetic.

We will need to find a foster pawrent for them. We hope that they can also find adopters, so they don’t have to live on the streets and be exposed to pollution and cold winds again.

Their conditions have shown mixed signs of progress. Some cats have eaten less, and some have eaten more. Some also reported to have fought the flu better, no coughs, no sneezes and no nasal discharge. The vet cleans the eyes and nose every day and puts some cream on wounds.

One cat that was successfully sterilized, Tabby, was returned last Wednesday. Tabby had been dewormed. We hope Tabby will always stay healthy wherever he is.

What happens to them might be common with street cats but it is not natural. There is nothing natural about stray animals living on the streets and roaming around sick and wounded.

The concrete jungle of big cities can be very inhospitable to humans, especially for helpless animals like them. There is no source of clean water for drinking, no small wild animals like lizards for them to eat. Air pollution and waste everywhere. There are no shady trees for them to climb on to play and to use as a shelter. The hustle and bustle of a big city tend to ignore the existence of helpless animals.

We need you to help them by contributing to our TNR program and spread the word. You can also become foster pawrents for cats that are sick, pregnant or kittens. 

Your contribution will be allocated to pay for their sterilization and hospitalization, as well as treatment of sick cats. It can be channelled through bank transfer, or by credit card, monthly or annually, through our website Catrescue.id.

CIMB Niaga Pintu Air Branch Office
Swift Code – BNIAIDJA
Account – 705516204400
Name – Aswini Rosita

You can also send your donation via DANA, GOPAY, LINK AJA and OVO at 0811343684. Please send the proof of transfer to info@catrescue.id with notes “TNR Menteng”. We will send a monthly report via email.

Thank you for your support, contribution and prayers to help street cats that live in downtown Jakarta!

Organizing TNR for Street Cats

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What is the best way to help street cats? The answer is not street feeding but a combination of street feeding and TNR.

What is TNR?

TNR stands for Trap Neuter Return.

Why TNR is important?

  1. To help street cats live healthier
  2. To control the population of street cats
  3. To reduce the number of sick and wounded cats and kittens on the street
  4. To keep the environment healthy

When TNR is done?

  1. When you see healthy and friendly street cats.
  2. When you street-feed, especially if you street-feed regularly. You MUST organize TNR for the cats you feed.
  3. When you rescue sick cats, your goal must be to sterilize them once they recover.
  4. When you find a cat colony in a dangerous environment.
  5. When you see an unfixed cat anywhere!

Note: In a colony full of un-neutered male cats, please prioritize un-spayed female cats!

What is the requirements for the cat?

  1. In good shape/healthy, no fever or diarrhea
  2. Minimum body weight of 2kg
  3. No abscesses, scabies or severe fungal infection
  4. Minimum age of 4 months for female cats, please consult the vet
  5. Not pregnant, very rarely the vet agrees with abortion

What are the equipment to prepare?

  1. A pet cargo or cat trap or a cage
  2. Gloves
  3. Cat food

What are the steps to organize TNR?

  1. Survey the cat colony to list the number of cats that can be fixed (sex, condition, etc).
  2. Choose a clinic and coordinate with them to get them ready.
  3. Use a pet cargo, cat trap, anything to ensure you can catch the cat SAFELY. Or, get extra help from the clinic or friends to catch more cats.
  4. Use cat food, preferably wet food, to lure them
  5. If they are timid and feral, and you don’t have the support and equipment to catch, leave them alone. You can build trust over time by feeding them regularly and create a gentle contact with them.
  6. Take the cat safely to the clinic.
  7. If the cat is sick, help them get better before being fixed.
  8. If the cat is pregnant help them to deliver the baby safely and spay the cat once the kitten is able to eat dry food or wet food for kittens, or about 1.5 -2 months old.
  9. If it is an old cat, the vet should ask for a blood test to ensure their liver and kidney are well.
  10. Ask the vet to give an EAR TIP to either a male or a female cat.
  11. Ask the vet to deworm and de-flea them.
  12. Ensure they recover from the operation. It takes approximately two days for a male cat and 7 days for a female cat to recover.
  13. Release them back where you find them. If they live in a dangerous place, adopt/foster them, or find them an adopter.
  14. If possible, monitor the cat, especially the stitches of a female cat. If it does not heal properly or opens, please take the cat back to the vet.

What are the costs?

  1. Sterilization
  2. Hospitalization
  3. Worming
  4. Flea and tick control
  5. Medication if sick
  6. Transportation

Summarised and translated based on https://catrescue.id/tnr-kucing-jalanan/.

5 Ways to Help Street Cats

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You might have seen stray cats in Jakarta. Most of them look skinny and unhealthy. Sick cats get more unfortunate as people avoid them and will do anything to get rid of them.

There are five ways to help them. Even a little help will change their world.

  1. Take sick cats to the nearest animal clinic or veterinarian. Help them get better, get them fixed, and give them an ear tip. Return them to where you find them once they recover. 
  2. If they were found in a dangerous area, adopt them. You can foster them until you find an adopter for them. 
  3. If you see healthy and unfixed stray cats, help by getting them fixed. Don’t forget to give them an ear tip. Release them back once they recover.
  4. Bring cat food in a small container everywhere you go. However, if you feed a cat colony regularly, you MUST fix them. Street feeding without sterilization will cause cats to breed faster. 
  5. Donate to a cause that helps street cats. Your contribution means a lot to them! 

Getting Ready for Adoption

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Before you take your furry kids home, there are a few things you need to know and prepare. Below is the short summary for you getting ready for adoption.

Pet Supplies

  1. Cage, required in the transition period and for toilet training
  2. Pet Cargo, to carry your furry kid home and to the vet
  3. Food and water bowl, stainless steel bowls are recommended
  4. Litter box, natural litter, and scoop
  5. Scratching post (if necessary)
  6. Cat bed
  7. Cat toys

Daily Needs

  1. Dry food and wet food, super-premium or premium cat food that meets their life stage (kitten, adult, senior, or special needs) is recommended to keep them healthy and in good shape
  2. Vitamins and suplements

Health Care

  1. Vaccination, starting at 2 months old (F3 and F4 +Rabies in a month time), then repeated every year
  2. Worming, every 3-4 months
  3. Flea and tick control, every 3-4 months
  4. Grooming, required for long hair breed and semi-indoor cats

We hope you are now prepared with the basic necessity before you take your adopted furry kids home. It also helps if you want to rescue a cat.

Summarised and translated based on: https://catrescue.id/persiapan-mengadopsi-kucing/