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How we communicate

How we communicate (appointments)

Community members join Fresno TNR Facebook Group. Once you join you can post a message on our main page (all posts must be approved for posting) and other members will respond to you depending on your needs.

We are not a rescue group but will try to help direct you to the right agency that may be able to help you. Do not post rehoming of cats that are not fixed.

If you have general questions that you want answered right away please use the Community Info Chat or the Community Appointment Q & A chat. These chats are available to all Fresno TNR group members and you do not have to be added. (However Facebook has not given everyone access to these chats) Please do not post general questions in the Last minute Admin appointment chats. When questions are put in the Last Minute Chats it makes it hard for the Admin to communicate about appointments.

LAST MINUTE ADMIN APPOINTMENT CHATS - ADMIN POSTING ONLY

There are TWO last minute group chats for LAST MINUTE APPOINTMENTS. We are trying to move everyone to the #3 APPOINTMENT CHAT. Chat #3 Last Minute Appointments However Facebook has not rolled out access to everyone for Community Chats. If you cannot join please message an Admin to add you to the #1-#2 chat. You only need to be in ONE appointment chat. The same information is posted in all. When we ask on the chats for cats please use this link for the criteria.

We do not make phone calls for appointments and everything is done through Facebook.

These chats are monitored by Brandi, Gilbert, Cassie, Kris, Sydney, Savannah and Lola. When appointments are available to spay and neuter they will announce how many spots are available on these chats in the morning (Monday-Thursday) around 7am. Once they are announced in the chat then you can respond to the message to see about securing a spot. Kittens must be two pounds and friendly and need to be vaccinated at least 14 days prior to appointment. Please let them know if you have a male or female (pregnant) and if they are friendly or feral. If they respond to you then your spot is confirmed. Once all the spots are filled they will then post a message about when, where and what time the cats will need to be dropped off. Many times the cats can be dropped off the night before. It is critical that you communicate if you CANNOT bring your cat. We have many people waiting for appointments and can easily fill cancellations. We ask for a minimum $30 co-pay per cat. We rely on all donations and you can donate here https://givebutter.com/O9HpNp

Please do not post regular questions or conversations in the LAST MINUTE chats as it creates confusion for everyone. The #3 LAST MINUTE chat is paused until appointments are available.

I know this can be confusing as this is an unconventional way of getting this work done but it works. Please be patient and we will try to assist you as soon as we can.

Brandi, Gilbert, Sydney, Cassie, Savannah, Lola and Kris do this all for FREE and do not get paid. We are able to do this work with the generous donations from Dogwood Animal Project and Kirkland Foundation. We receive NO city or county funding.

For additional questions email: info@fresnotnr.org or call 559-248-1744 and leave a message.

At this extremely busy time, feral preggos are being prioritized & openings are limited

If you have a feral preggo, dm pics to Savannah Hill. I

Also consider these options:

Applying online for Cat House on the Kings $20 voucher codes. Appointments then made w/ partnered Selma vet. $20 voucher covers spay/neuter & 1 shot of FVRCP vaccine if you opt in. Rabies optional add-on $25 (Ferals ok) https://www.cathouseonthekings.com/spayneuter/
Schedule online with CCSPCA $60-$65/friendly or feral https://ccspca.com/spay-neuter-surgery/
Schedule online with HOPE Foundation $75/friendly, $130/feral https://hopeaf.com/price-list/
Porterville $50 feral walk-in days https://www.facebook.com/.../permalink/710252434516815/
Or your local vet, for me that's Sunnyside Pet Hospital, which requires 1 office visit $50 + rabies $12 prior. Males scheduled week of $70, females early May $99.

These options allow you to set a firm appointment. Transport friendlies in a hard-sided carrier, ferals always in a trap.
Vaccinate your friendlies 3-4 weeks prior to appointment through Valley Animal Center's walk-in hours. fvrcp $17, rabies $17.
Boost your 1st shot of fvrcp 3-4 weeks afterwards at surgery site either included or at additional fee depending on clinic.

If these options are unaffordable for you, the $30 openings with this group will trickle through as the season wanes. Stay on top of #3 Appointments Last Minute chat to snag when available.

Please check these yourself to verify current rates and promotions.

Courtesy of Claire Johnson

CCSPCA

Cat House on the Kings 559-638-0490

Fresno Humane $25

Hope Animal Foundation - Feral Cats $130

Valley Animal Center - See website for information

Assistance with Pet Food - Halo Cafe 24 hour info line at (559) HALO-717

Facebook Rescue Network

ACT Spay/Neuter Clinic - Stockton