Volunteer

Hill Country Cats has many volunteer opportunities for people who love cats and want to help.

Our greatest needs are for trappers, drivers, and caregivers:

We train volunteer trappers in safe and effective use of humane traps designed especially to capture feral cats. Then you may trap on your own property, in your neighborhood (with neighbors’ permission), or elsewhere in Burnet County where people have requested HCC services. Trapping is a good activity for people who want to be hands-on with cats and are able to lift and carry a trapped cat (up to 25 pounds including trap). Trapping may be a one-time activity or an ongoing commitment.

We also need volunteers to keep an inventory of traps for their local communities (all that’s needed is some storage space) and/or to distribute traps to clients and follow up to be sure we get the traps back.

Volunteer drivers transport trapped cats from their pre-surgery holding location to the veterinary clinic where they receive spay/neuter surgery, and back again. Destinations include participating clinics in Burnet County. Local runs are done as needed, by drivers willing to be on call. Travel costs may be reimbursed by HCC. Driving is less hands-on than trapping, but does require the ability to lift and carry a trapped cat. A van or SUV with enough enclosed cargo space to hold six or more traps is a plus.

Volunteer caregivers provide food, water, and other ongoing care for colonies of cats that have been sterilized and returned to their habitat. Caregivers provide for cats on their own property, for colonies in their neighborhood or town that have no other caregiver, or both. Caregiving is a long-term, daily, hands-on commitment for the natural life of the cats. HCC may be able to help with the cost of food.

To learn more, call 830-598-9883 or email hillcountrycatstx@gmail.com. Tell us your interest, talent, and availability, and we’ll find a volunteer job that’s right for you!