Our Work

After a recent eviction, an estimated 30 cats were left without their devoted feeder. We TNRd over 20 of these cats in the spring, but due to a series of unfortunate events, couldn’t continue trapping at this location. In the past week we trapped and fixed an additional six cats and they are being evaluated for temperament.

It’s too cold for TNR but we are still as busy as ever. We’ve brought in cats patiently waiting outdoors who seem well-suited to indoor-living and others clearly in need of medical attention. Earmites, wounds, flea allergy dermatitis, entropion, dental problems are all being addressed and these kitties are in various stages of treatment or healing.

Lots of worries over the past few weeks during the bitter cold as many colony cats didn’t emerge at their usual feeding time. So reassuring when we finally do see them. Water is the first stop for them when they come out for breakfast.

Thanks to our incredible volunteers, fosters, adopters, rescue partners, veterinary staff, colony caretakers, and donors, we improved the lives of 615 cats in 2024!

When Girl Scout Troop 60012 in Irondequoit wanted to help animals in need, we said “perfect timing” – we need more insulated shelters for the outdoor cats.

Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah from all of us at RocKats 🐱

While we avoid typical TNR during these freezing temps, we make exceptions for feeders who give outdoor cats some warm indoor access during the winter months

Tomorrow, December 3rd, is Giving Tuesday and locally Roc the Day. We’re asking for your support to continue helping Rochester’s free-roaming cats and the people who care for them.

We recently answered a call to trap a sick kitten and his mother. Little Woody is well now and will be up for adoption soon; his mother was TNRd. After talking with neighbors on this quiet block we learned of two large colonies of cats and got to work explaining TNR.