05/13/2026
We wanted to explain why it may feel like you have been sitting on our trap list forever. First, thank you for your patience and support while we work through the overwhelming need in our community.
In April 2025, we were only able to intake 21 cats. With our previous process, cats had to complete a 3-business day stray hold and then remain in the shelter for adoption availability, which could take around 10 more days. That meant our space filled up quickly and slowed how many cats we could help each month.
April 2026, we were able to intake 42 cats in ONE month through our Shelter, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release program. That means we can complete the required stray hold, have the cats spayed/neutered and vaccinated, and safely return them to their area much faster. Because of this program, we have DOUBLED the number of cats we can help in a month.
Please do not feel like nothing is happening behind the scenes. We are PUSHING as hard as we can to get to every area and every colony reported to us. On top of these intake numbers, we are also caring for kittens, owner surrenders, adoptions, emergencies, and daily shelter operations plus the 100 dogs we have taken in so far this year.. With a shelter staff of 1 and 1 Animal Control Officer.
We know the wait can feel frustrating. We promise we are trying. We just need a little patience while we work through the list, pray the right cat goes into the trap, the rain gives us a break, and we all stay healthy enough to keep moving forward.
We’ve got you, El Dorado. Don’t give up on us yet. 🖤
PS: We are up 45 animals this year over last year, with better outcomes, and we truly could not do this without the love and support from all of you. Thank you.
