NEWS
HCC gives thanks to our many supporters
HCC gives salutes and thanks the many supporters. Burnet Vet Clinic and Staff, Veterinarians Dr. Lord and Staff at Hope Animal Clinic, Hill Country Veterinary Hospital, and anonymous vet and wife who contribute greatly. Pet Supplies Plus and Staff for Hosting...
It’s kitten season and HCC desperately needs foster volunteers!
By the end of 2022, HCC lost almost two-thirds of its foster volunteers. Some moved, others took time-consuming jobs or went from living in a house to a too-small apartment. Although there are never enough fosters available compared to the number of kittens who need...
Petco Love and generous donors and volunteers have saved hundreds of community cats in Llano
HCC is proud to announce that as of mid-March 2023, the organization has TNR’d over 350 community cats (our stated target) from the city of Llano. The program, started in March 2021, was funded by Petco Love and our dedicated HCC donors. HCC volunteers were crucial in...
HCC recognized with Gold Seal of Transparency
We’re excited to share that our organization has earned a 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency with Candid (also known as Guidestar), the premier organization for trusted online information about nonprofit organizations all over the country. Now, you can support our work...
Work continues with Llano Animal Control to TNR community cats 
The city of Llano has hired a new AC (Animal Control officer), Ashley Doran, who is as enthusiastic as her predecessor about partnering with HCC in its mission to TNR up to 80% of the city’s feral colonies. HCC has reported to Petco's foundation, Petco Love, about the...
Happy Holidays from HCC
All the volunteers and festive felines of Hill Country Cats wish you the most joyous of holiday seasons!
Fostering Kittens Continues in Spite of Many Setbacks
When we TNR, we often trap kittens along with the mama cat. We foster these little ones to socialize them and find them fur-ever homes as beloved pets. Although we are not a rescue, kittens in life-threatening situations often come our way, like little Bella in our...
Petco Love Grants HCC $$$ for TNR in City of Llano
In Spring 2021, HCC submitted a grant to Petco Love (the philanthropic arm of the pet care corporation) to TNR up to 80% of Llano City’s community cats. Why 80%? Because when TNR percentages are that high, colonies no longer grow out of control. Llano Animal Control...
If I find kittens outside, what should I do?
It’s not unusual in the springtime for people to come across a litter of kittens whose mother isn’t with them. What should you do? First, do not disturb, touch, or move them! If they look less than 5 weeks old (clues: closed or light blue eyes, clumsy motions) and...
Financial gifts to HCC through 12/31/20 are tax deductible for everyone
It’s not too late to get a charitable tax deduction for 2020 by donating to HCC. Remember, you can deduct up to $300 for charitable contributions EVEN IF YOU DON’T ITEMIZE, but ONLY for 2020! Please donate by December 31 by clicking the DONATE button. The volunteers...
And the raffle winner is …
Donna Grant of Burnet is the winner of a magnificent handcrafted coffee table! Thanks to everyone who entered; all of you are winners because your ticket purchase supports HCC's work. Donna (left) was delighted to pick up her new treasure from artist Lou Quallenberg...
61 TNRs accomplished in June despite pandemic
Hill Country Cats overcame several obstacles to get 61 cats spayed or neutered in June. The weather was hot, COVID-19 cases were spiking, the Austin Humane Society’s feral cat clinic was shut down, and some local veterinarians were limiting services – but HCC’s...
It’s raining kittens and HCC needs fosters!
Can you help? We need volunteers to care for kittens in Marble Falls, Cottonwood Shores, and Granite Shoals. Please call or text our foster coordinator Susanne at 253-326-7354.
HCC Receives Grant from Best Friends Animal Society
Hill Country Cats recently received a Rachael Ray Save Them All COVID-19 Relief Grant from the Best Friends Animal Society. These funds will help us save cats’ lives through our cat/kitten foster-to-adoption program, especially in these difficult times. Thanks to the...
Dori Story Nominated as Petco Foundation “Foster Volunteer Hero”
After the passing of her father in 2015, Dori Story felt a tremendous loss. She and her father shared a love of animals, so when she heard of an abandoned kitten in need of care, she began her rewarding journey of fostering. Dori expressed that love toward every...
Another TNR success story – times 50!
An HCC volunteer tells about a huge TNR project with a happy outcome for both cats and humans. She writes: “One of my clients happened to be at Walmart on a Saturday when we [HCC] were having one of our informational events. She and her husband live in the country...
Special Offers
Flood victims To help victims of last fall's floods, Hill Country Cats will spay or neuter feral cats on or near their property for free. Call and tell us about your circumstances. First 100 free in 2019! To jump-start the new year, HCC will provide free TNR for the...
Current volunteer opportunities
Not every HCC volunteer spends hours outdoors trapping cats. Of course, we always need more cat lovers to do that critical TNR task in all our Burnet and Llano county communities. But if that’s not your thing, there are other ways to help. Check out the list and call...
Bring the HCC traps home
HCC often loans our special humane traps to clients so they can trap cats for TNR. Unfortunately, sometimes the traps don’t make it back to us, and they are expensive to replace. When we have a shortage of traps, new clients can’t get their cats trapped as quickly. If...
HCC milestone: TNR for 8,000 cats in ten years
Hill Country Cats reached a milestone in mid-February when we provided Trap/Neuter/Return for cat #8000 (shown above in a humane trap, awaiting his date with the veterinarian). We began providing TNR services in May 2006 and sterilized about 150 cats in the first...
New weekly TNR record for HCC
We set a new Hill Country Cats weekly record the first week of November: 42 cats fixed in less than 7 days! Help us keep up the good work by donating to HCC. Thanks for your support!
Summer TNR Success Story
This email exchange took place this summer between an HCC client and an HCC volunteer/master trapper. It’s a great example of the many people involved in the TNR process and how it changes lives, both human and feline. July 28 Client: The [local vet clinic] suggested...
Two big food donations received in July
Hill Country Cats received two large shipments of donated cat food in July. Thanks to generous supporters of The Rescue Bank (San Antonio affiliate) and RescueMagazine, we now have almost five hundred pounds of dry food on hand. This will help us feed cats awaiting or...
Hill Country Cats sets local TNR record in first quarter of 2015
A mass trapping at a Kingsland apartment complex in late January 2015 was a success. Despite rainy weather, ten ferals ventured into our safe, humane traps and were transported the following day to the Austin Humane Society’s Feral Cat Clinic for low-cost spay/neuter...
Hill Country Cats celebrates 2014 National Feral Cat Day
A successful volunteer appreciation party last October brought out eighteen volunteers to mark National Feral Cat Day. They networked, traded tips and ideas on effective TNR, and enjoyed a special Hill Country Cats cake.