Commonwealth Cats, Inc.

Mission Statement

To deliver humane sterilization and vaccination services for the health and population control of feral cats in Massachusetts. Vision Statement â ¢ To reduce the number of feral cats in Massachusetts through non-lethal methods; â ¢ To minimize the suffering of un-owned cats; â ¢ To reduce the numbers of unwanted cats; â ¢ To end the euthanasia of healthy animals; â ¢ To provide services to cats who would otherwise not receive veterinary care. Ancillary Benefits â ¢ To protect communities from spread of diseases, such as rabies, by providing vaccinations; â ¢ To eliminate unpleasant feline behaviors associated with mating instincts; â ¢ To influence public policy makers with regards to issues concerning cats, including feral cats; â ¢ To foster responsible cat ownership/guardianship with people who have cats in their household so that the numbers of feral cats can be reduced from the source; â ¢ To change negative public attitudes about the presence of feral cats in the community.