Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) is an all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to humanely reducing the population of free-roaming cats in Beltsville and nearby areas. Since its founding in 2019, BCC has spayed, neutered, and vaccinated over 2,000 cats, with over eight hundred of them being adopted into loving homes.
Through three core programs—TNVR (Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return), Rescue, and Colony Support—BCC is creating a brighter future for these cats. BCC relies on generous donors, small grants, and adoption fees to finance these efforts.
TNVR: A Humane Approach
BCC’s TNVR program works to control the cat population by partnering with residents and businesses to identify colonies. Volunteers trap cats, transport them to low-cost clinics for spaying/neutering and vaccinations, and provide safe recovery spaces before returning them to their home colonies. This humane approach ensures that these cats live healthier lives while preventing further population growth. Thanks to these efforts, several Beltsville neighborhoods report seeing fewer free-roaming cats.
Rescue: Finding Forever Homes
Kittens under 8 weeks old and friendly adult cats encountered during TNVR activities are evaluated to determine their potential to become indoor pets. Those deemed suitable for adoption are placed in BCC’s foster-based Rescue Program, where they are socialized, vaccinated, spayed/neutered, tested for diseases, and microchipped. Once ready, they are matched with loving families.
Want to meet your next furry family member? Visit BCC’s Petfinder page to view adoptable cats: https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/md/beltsville/beltsville-community-cats-md506/.
Colony Support: Daily Care for Strays
In commercial and industrial areas, numerous cat colonies depend on BCC volunteers for survival. Every day, our volunteers provide food, fresh water, and shelters, ensuring these cats are safe and well-fed. When unaltered cats appear, they are trapped, vetted through our TNVR program, and released to their home colonies.
How You Can Help?
Report unaltered community cats to BCC (240)444-8353 or hello@beltsvillecats.net, particularly colonies of stray cats. If BCC has trapped for you in the past and you are seeing any unaltered cats, please contact us immediately. Our goal is to trap as many female cats as possible before kitten season starts again in March.
If you love cats, BCC could use your help! We need volunteers to foster kittens and friendly adult cats and feed colonies, as well as trap and transport cats to and from vet appointments. There are also opportunities to help with grant writing, fundraising, record-keeping, and more.
Joining BCC not only helps the cats but also connects you with a passionate, friendly community. Volunteers work hard but also enjoy spending time together — whether caring for cats, hosting adoption events, or simply sharing a laugh. Learn more about volunteering for BCC at: www.beltsvillecat.net/volunteer.
By working together, BCC volunteers and supporters are creating a lasting, positive impact for Beltsville’s cats—one spay, neuter, and adoption at a time.
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