" To Shirley Braverman, I believe TNR programs are for feral cats, which is not the same as domesticated animals that have been dumped at a shelter. I agree that TNR is a good idea for feral populations but that also still costs money, who would be saving money on all those vaccinations,spay & neuters and the food that is to be provided. Most TNR literature talks about providing food. It does not seem that simple. "

" First, organizations such as this are in dire need of volunteers. One person alone cannot properly maintain a facility of this nature, especially one with a high number of occupants. The community needs to step forward and volunteer its time instead of standing back in awe at bad conditions and the number of stray, unwanted and neglected animals. Second, the community as a whole needs to be educated and spay/neuter costs need to be affordable to all pet owners (there are discount clinics and in some cases free vouchers available, again comes in the education factor, we need to let people know these things are available). And Butch, even if they are selling the food coming in to them, don't the proceeds go to care for those animals? I am sure there are expenses involved in such an operation. Donations alone cannot cover the cost of the vet bills, electricity, constructing and maintaining housing facilities, and other daily expenses. Do we really expect one person to cover all those expenses out-of-pocket AND out of the goodness of their heart? I don't think so. Let’s all pitch in and do our part to make it a success. If you can’t give your time by volunteering, or adopting, then make a small donation! This can be a good thing or a bad thing. These animals didn't ask to be put in this situation and ALL deserve loving families. "

" Feed the hungry, cats are food to some of the 3rd world country's, they wont eat the cows but will eat dogs and cats "

" It's inhumane to keep cats in cages. Hasn't anyone In Careywood heard of TNR. Trap, vaccinate, neuter and release back into the wild with a caretaker. This is the movement of the future taking place in Washington D.C., Atlantic City Boardwalks and in parks and beaches of California. go to neighborhoodcats.org or Alley cat Allies for information for this great program. Saves money and gets rid of rodents. "

" don't waste your time on his web site. cochise (incorrectly spelled on his site...should be cocheese) was adopted by myself and my husband 3 years ago this month. many other featured animals on this page have been adopted. no wonder adoptions are so low at this facility. "

" i used to volunteer for this organization, and i can tell you if this had been an unannounced visit they would find this is not a clean or sparkling facility. usually the cat boxes are over flowing and urine is on the walls and the bedding is also urine covered and smells. this is why animals can only be seen by appointment. i will say, that there are not dead bodies laying aroune and if medical attention is needed these cats get that. the addoption rate is much lower than 30-40. 2004 only found about a dozen adoptions. michael also recieves large quantities of science diet cat food that he only pays shipping costs on and then sells this at his local thrift store at discount prices taking business from our local vets. this is supposed to go to the cats at the sanctuary. "