Proanima’s Capture, Sterilization, Release and Maintenance (CSRM) program allows citizens caring for stray cats to have them sterilized free of charge. However, we require that certain care be given to the cats and that the participating citizen respects the rules of the program.

IMPORTANT: Not all citizens have the same tolerance towards stray cats. It is therefore necessary to maintain good collaboration and a respectful climate with the neighborhood. If you are a tenant or in co-ownership, you must ensure that you have the necessary authorizations from your owner or your co-ownership association before registering for the program.

Food

• You must feed the cats every day;

• Always feed cats in the same place and at the same time. This helps establish a routine for the cats. So they know when they are getting food and this will make your job easier on the day of capture for sterilization;

• Feed cats between sunrise and sunset. Never leave food out at night so as not to attract wildlife (not applicable in winter);

• Do not leave empty containers lying around;

• In order not to attract other cats, do not put more food than is necessary for the number of cats registered in the program;

• Place food in several bowls to avoid conflicts between cats;

• You must provide the food;

• Always make sure the premises are clean.

Tips and tricks:
To reduce conflict between cats, place several food and water bowls. To keep ants away, take a flat, rimmed container and fill it with a quarter of an inch of water. Place the food bowl in the middle of the container. Water should act as a protective barrier for food.

Water

• Water can be left out at all times unless there are raccoons present at night.

• Bowls should be cleaned regularly.

• Ensure that cats have access to fresh water at all times, both summer and winter.

Shelters

• Cats must have access to shelter at all times. They often find shelter themselves (under a patio, in a shed, etc.). However, you can offer them a small cabin so that they can protect themselves from the elements.

Sterilization

When Proanima notifies you that there is space for sterilizations, you must:

• Pick up a capture cage in exchange for a refundable deposit (NEVER bring cats in domestic cat carriers);

• Capture unsterilized cats;

• Bring cats to Proanima during opening hours;

• Proanima will release the cat directly into your home when its sterilization convalescence is complete and will leave the cage-trap with you so that you can continue your capture period.

Proanima will carry out the following care:

• Basic and rabies vaccination;

• Tattoo on the belly and size of the tip of the left ear to indicate that he is sterilized;

• Painkiller by injection.

Conditions you must meet:

1. At any time, you can contact Proanima if you have health problems with one of the cats. Your request will be assessed by the medical team. We will give you an appointment for the cat to be examined only if its condition requires it;

2. By joining the program, you agree to make every effort to combat the overpopulation of stray cats. You must aim to have all cats in the colony sterilized to prevent births and nuisances;

3. If a female has kittens, you must leave them with the mother on site so that she can take care of them;

4. If a female is pregnant, you must contact us immediately so that we can organize her sterilization quickly;

5. The cats you bring for sterilization must come exclusively from your colony;

6. Cats in your colony must all return to your colony, unless Proanima decides otherwise for the well-being of the cat;

7. Upon request, you must return the capture cage to Proanima so that it can be loaned to another citizen.

8. Si vous savez que vous ne pourrez plus prendre soins de la colonie (par exemple en cas de déménagement), vous devez aviser Proanima 2 mois d’avances afin que des mesures soient prises pour que la colonie se relocalise d’elle-même.

9. Le non-respect d’une de ces conditions peut entrainer l’annulation de votre inscription au programme de CSRM.

10. Si vous décidez d’entrer un chat de la colonie à l’intérieur de votre résidence, il devient alors votre chat et ne fait plus partie de la colonie. Same thing if you bring in kittens to socialize them.

IMPORTANT: at any time if you see a cat outside that is thin, weakened, injured or a pregnant female, contact us quickly at 1 833-445-2525 ext. 0

What are the next steps?

– Proanima will notify you when there is space for sterilizations;

– Please do not follow up until we contact you.

Thank you for your collaboration.