The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon

What The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon does

The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995–1996 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The organization provides donation-based spay/neuter services for feral and outdoor stray cats across Oregon and SW Washington, using High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN) surgical protocols developed and refined over 30 years. As of January 28, 2026, FCCO had served its 150,000th cat (a cat named Snowball), making it the leading feral cat spay/neuter program in Oregon and one of the largest in the United States. The organization operates a single Portland clinic with a 12-person staff, supported by a community-led go-to-market in which caregivers trap cats, bring them to scheduled appointments, and return the cats to their colonies after surgery.

FCCO's service stack centers on the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) model, augmented by a 200+ trap lending library, caregiver training, and a Kitten Caboose program that transfers tame kittens to the Oregon Humane Society for adoption. Complementary programs include the Cats Safe at Home initiative and 14th Annual Catio Tour (outdoor cat enclosure education), HQHVSN training workshops for veterinarians, and multilingual caregiver content delivered through a Squarespace-hosted website translated into seven languages. The underlying technology footprint is operational and community-mediated — surgical protocols, trap logistics, donor CRM, and event-based fundraising — rather than software-platform based. Distribution is direct, regional, and clinic-anchored: caregivers physically deliver trapped cats to the Portland facility.

The business model is pure donation-based nonprofit funding with no fees for service. Revenue is generated across seven distinct streams: general donations, the MEW monthly recurring giving program, merchandise (Bonfire store), planned/legacy giving (Purrpetual Partners, IRA rollovers, Donor Advised Funds, gifts of stock), vehicle donations, workplace payroll giving, and event fundraising (Catio Tour, raffles). The organization is governed by its own board, has no parent company, no venture capital exposure, and is accredited/transparent through GuideStar/Candid (Platinum seal), GlobalGiving (vetted), and the Alliance for Bay Area Organizations. Strategic partnerships with Oregon Humane Society, Cats Safe at Home, Alley Cat Allies, Spay and Save, and GlobalGiving anchor the downstream value chain and international donor access.

Name

The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon

Legal name

The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon

Website

https://feralcats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing donation-based spay/neuter and Trap-Neuter-Return services for feral and outdoor stray cats across Oregon and SW Washington, having served 150,000 cats over 30 years through a 12-person clinic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA)

Keywords

• Feral cat spay neuter
• Trap neuter return
• Animal welfare services
• Community cat management
• Outdoor cat sheltering

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland, OR

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations: Primary revenue source - FCCO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported entirely through charitable donations from individuals, caregivers, and community members
2. Monthly Giving (MEW Program): Monthly recurring donation program allowing supporters to provide ongoing financial support
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts and sweatshirts through Bonfire platform
4. Planned Giving: Legacy and estate planning donations including the Purrpetual Partners program, IRA charitable rollovers, and donor advised funds
5. Vehicle Donations: Accepts vehicle donations as a contribution option
6. Workplace Giving: Payroll deduction programs for employee giving campaigns
7. Event Fundraising: Annual events like the Catio Tour and raffles that generate revenue while promoting the organization's mission

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FCCO provides donation-based spay/neuter surgery for feral and outdoor stray cats through a centralized Portland clinic, using High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) protocols. Caregivers trap cats, bring them to scheduled appointments, and the cats are returned to their colonies after surgery. The organization complements its surgical services with trap lending, caregiver training, HQHVSN workshops for veterinarians, the Kitten Caboose adoption-transfer program, and the Cats Safe at Home/Catio Tour outdoor enclosure program.

Product overview

The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a unified suite of spay/neuter services for feral and outdoor stray cats in Oregon and SW Washington. The core offering is their donation-based spay/neuter program, supplemented by complementary programs including the Kitten Caboose (which transfers tame kittens to adoption partners), the Cats Safe at Home/Catio Tour program, and HQHVSN workshops for veterinarians. FCCO also provides educational resources including trapping instructions, shelter-building guides, kitten care resources, and seasonal care tips (hot/cold weather). The organization publishes a quarterly Street Tails newsletter and monthly WebTails e-update, and maintains a trap rental program with over 200 traps available in the metro area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kitten Caboose: Program that transfers tame kittens to Oregon Humane Society for adoption into forever homes
• Cats Safe at Home
• MEW (Monthly Giving Program)
• Purrpetual Partners
• Roger James Society
• Street Tails
• WebTails

Products and services

• Spay/Neuter Services Donation-based spay/neuter surgery for feral and outdoor stray cats provided at the Portland clinic, the core service offering of FCCO. Caregivers trap cats and bring them to scheduled appointments; cats are returned to their colonies after surgery. The organization has provided these services for 30 years and has helped 150,000 cats as of January 2026.
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program Population control approach where cats are safely trapped by caregivers, brought to FCCO for spay/neuter, and returned to their original feeding locations. Includes caregiver training and trap lending support.
• Kitten Caboose Program Program where tame kittens from feral litters are transferred to Oregon Humane Society for adoption into forever homes, providing an adoption pathway for kittens rescued from feral colonies.
• Cats Safe at Home + Catio Tour Program promoting safe outdoor enclosures (catios) for cats, including the annual Catio Tour event co-hosted with Cats Safe at Home as an alternative to free-roaming.
• HQHVSN Workshop for Veterinarians High-Quality High-Volume Spay/Neuter training workshop for licensed veterinarians to learn efficient spay/neuter surgical techniques developed through FCCO's 30 years of feral cat surgical experience.
• Trap Rental Program Trap lending service providing more than 200 traps to caregivers in the Portland metro area to support trapping efforts for spay/neuter appointments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000 cats spayed/neutered since founding

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Oregon Humane SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTame kittens from the Kitten Caboose program are transferred to Oregon Humane Society for adoption into forever homes. This partnership provides an adoption pathway for kittens rescued from feral colonies.
• Cats Safe at HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCCO co-hosts the annual Catio Tour with Cats Safe at Home, promoting safe outdoor enclosures for cats as an alternative to free-roaming.
• Spay and SaveminorOthersReferral partner for Portland Metro Area spay/neuter services
• Alley Cat AlliesminorOthersFCCO sources shelter building instructions and kitten care guidance from Alley Cat Allies, a national feral cat advocacy organization
• GlobalGivingmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerFCCO is vetted through GlobalGiving platform for international donors seeking verified animal welfare charities

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart Charities: Major funder of national spay/neuter and adoption programs, including grants to regional TNR clinics. Operates as both a potential grant funder and a competitor for donor attention in the animal welfare space.
• Best Friends Animal Society: One of the largest national animal welfare nonprofits, running spay/neuter, sanctuary, and adoption programs across multiple states. Operates in a broader portfolio than FCCO's feral-cat focus but competes for the same donor dollars.
• ASPCA: The oldest U.S. animal welfare organization, with national spay/neuter, rescue, and advocacy programs. A broad incumbent whose community cat and veterinary services overlap with FCCO's mission at a much larger scale.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National animal welfare organization with cat protection, spay/neuter funding, and policy advocacy. Competes for donor share and grant funding while providing complementary national infrastructure for community cat programs.

Direct peers

• Alley Cat Allies: National advocacy organization dedicated to feral and community cats, promoting TNR as the standard approach. FCCO sources shelter-building and kitten care guidance from Alley Cat Allies, indicating direct mission alignment and use of Alley Cat Allies' national protocols.
• Tree House Humane Society: Chicago-based cat-specific rescue operating one of the country's largest TNR programs alongside adoption services. Directly comparable as a cat-focused nonprofit combining high-volume spay/neuter with rehoming.
• Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project: Pacific Northwest TNR program serving Seattle and western Washington with clinic-based spay/neuter services for feral cats. The closest geographic and operational peer to FCCO, with a near-identical HQHVSN-style service model.
• San Francisco SPCA: Regional animal welfare organization operating a high-volume spay/neuter hospital and TNR support programs in the Bay Area. Closely comparable service mix — veterinary services, community cat programs, and adoption — at a larger urban scale.
• Oregon Humane Society: Regional animal welfare organization and direct FCCO partner that receives tame kittens from the Kitten Caboose program for adoption. Operates adoption, surrender, and veterinary services in the same Portland market with a complementary (not overlapping) service set.
• Alley Cat Rescue: National nonprofit focused on rescuing and improving the lives of feral and stray cats through TNR, adoption, and education. Operates spay/neuter programs with a similar mission profile to FCCO but at a multi-state level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCFeralCatCoalition
• Facebookfacebook.com/feralcats
• Instagraminstagram.com/feralcats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-feral-cat-coalition-of-oregon

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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