San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition

What San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition does

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition (SAFCC) is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit corporation founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, that delivers a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program and ancillary services to reduce feral and stray cat overpopulation in Bexar County. Its core product is a free 65-minute TNR training class that gates access to a refundable-deposit trap loan program, a $25-per-cat spay/neuter subsidy, and a paid Trapper Team service for residents physically unable to trap themselves. The organization supplements these services with a 24/7 volunteer-staffed helpline, a Cat Crisis Fund for emergency veterinary cost-sharing, and a Feral Shelter Program distributing insulated outdoor shelters.

SAFCC's operating footprint combines an in-house spay/neuter clinic (opened September 2020 at 119 E. Turbo Dr. and scaled to full-day 50-cat capacity by March 2021 in partnership with Dragonfly Veterinary Services) with a network of subsidy partner clinics — Animal Defense League, San Antonio Humane Society, SNAP (Ingram Road and Brooks), Hill Country Animal League, and Spay Neuter Network — plus the City of San Antonio ACS Community Cat Program for free TNR in Districts 1-10. Adoption is delivered through a home-based foster program with retail placement at four PetSmart and five Petco locations under the Community Cat Adoption Program (CCAP). 2023 operating output included 3,243 cats subsidized, 8,346 helpline calls returned, 1,282 people trained, and 3,657 cats trapped by the Trapper Team.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations, grants, and ancillary transactional streams: individual tax-deductible donations, foundation grants from Petco Love, PetSmart Charities, San Antonio Area Foundation, Foxwynd Foundation, Summerlee Foundation, and Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation, adoption fees, planned-giving/estate bequests, vehicle donations through Vehicles For Charity, ShopRaise/iGive/Amazon/Chewy affiliate programs, and modest hardware revenue from TruCatch trap sales ($85 regular, $115 Big Boy). The organization is governed by a volunteer board led by President Amy Oakley following Sherry Derdak's retirement in January 2026, with no paid staff and TIN 76-0766948. Service area is intentionally constrained to Bexar County as of June 2022.

Name

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition

Legal name

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition

Website

https://sanantonioferalcats.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition is a Bexar County 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit delivering free TNR training, subsidized spay/neuter, trap loans, a 24/7 helpline, and PetSmart/Petco adoption placements to reduce community cat overpopulation in San Antonio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Spay/Neuter & Population Control Programs (BPAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Feral cat management
• Trap-neuter-return services
• Community cat rescue
• Low-cost spay neuter
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals; every penny donated is used to help feral and stray cats.
2. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from foundations including Petco Love, PetSmart Charities, Foxwynd Foundation, Summerlee Foundation, Wayne Hollomon Price Foundation, and San Antonio Area Foundation.
3. Adoption Fees: Home-based foster adoption program with cats at PetSmart and Petco stores; adoption fees support the Community Cat Adoption Program (CCAP).
4. Planned Giving / Estate Bequests: Legacy gifts through wills, estate bequests, beneficiary designations on life insurance, IRAs, and retirement accounts.
5. Vehicle Donations: Partnership with Vehicles For Charity to process donated vehicles; donors receive tax deduction.
6. ShopRaise / Retail Partner Programs: ShopRaise app partnerships turn everyday shopping into donations; iGive program; Amazon/Chewy wishlist donations.
7. Trap Sales: TruCatch traps sold for $85 (regular) and $115 (Big Boy); trap dividers also available. Trap loan program requires $85 deposit refunded on return.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition (SAFCC) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a portfolio of interconnected programs to reduce San Antonio's feral and stray cat population through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). Its core offerings include free TNR training classes, a trap loan/sales program, subsidized spay/neuter surgeries through a network of partner clinics and its own in-house clinic (up to 50 cats/day), a 24/7 community helpline, a foster-based Community Cat Adoption Program operating out of Petco and PetSmart stores, a paid Trapper Team, a Cat Crisis Fund for emergency veterinary care, and a free Feral Shelter Program.

Product overview

San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition (SAFCC) is a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer nonprofit organization that operates a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on reducing the feral and stray cat overpopulation in the San Antonio area through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). The core service is the TNR Class—a free 65-minute training that qualifies participants for the Trap Loan Program and subsidized spay/neuter services at partner clinics. The Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program and SAFCC's own Spay/Neuter Clinic provide affordable surgical options, while the Helpline serves as the 24/7 intake and referral center for all services. The Community Cat Adoption Program (CCAP) and Foster Parent Program work together to find homes for adoptable cats and kittens from TNR projects and helpline calls, operating through Petco and PetSmart retail locations. Supporting services include the Cat Crisis Fund (emergency veterinary assistance), Trapper Team (paid professional trapping), Feral Shelter Program (winter shelter distribution), and Trap Loan Program (humane trap rental). All services are funded entirely through donations and grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Class Free 65-minute online or monthly in-person class (2nd Saturday, 12:00-1:30pm) that teaches community members how to humanely trap feral cats, covering TNR techniques, trap usage, and post-surgery care. Completion qualifies participants for trap loans and subsidized spay/neuter services.
• Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program SAFCC subsidizes spay/neuter surgeries for cats brought in by trained trappers at partner clinics, with the trapper paying only $25 per cat. Partner network includes San Antonio Humane Society, SNAP, Animal Defense League, Hill Country Animal League, and Spay Neuter Network. In 2023, 3,243 cats were supported through this program at a cost of $117,868.
• SAFCC Spay/Neuter Clinic SAFCC's own in-office spay/neuter clinic operated in partnership with Dragonfly Veterinary Services. Capable of fixing up to 50 cats per day. Includes a half-day CCAP clinic for adoptable cats and kittens.
• Trap Loan Program Free TruCatch humane trap loans with refundable deposit ($85 regular, $115 Big Boy, $25 dividers), limited to 3 traps per person for a 2-week loan period (extendable). Trap sales also available at $85/$115 for non-attendees.
• Helpline (210-877-9067) 24/7 bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteer-staffed helpline returning calls within 24 hours to educate community members about outside cats, TNR referrals, trap loans, and clinic information. Returned 8,346 calls in 2023 (avg 695/month).
• Community Cat Adoption Program (CCAP) Home-based foster program operating out of 5 Petco and 4 PetSmart store locations across San Antonio, placing adoptable kittens and friendly strays sourced from TNR projects and helpline calls. All cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adoption. Adoption fees support the program.
• Cat Crisis Fund Financial assistance program helping Good Samaritans share the cost of veterinary care for sick or injured outside cats they cannot afford. In 2023, $27,281 was paid to help 291 cats.
• Trapper Team Paid professional trapping service at $20 per cat for community members physically unable to trap themselves (e.g., seniors, disabled). Team handles trapping, recovery, and post-op complications. Trapped 3,657 cats in 2023.
• Feral Shelter Program Free Styrofoam shelters in sizes for 1-4 cats, plus straw insulation, provided to colony feeders and cat caregivers to shelter outdoor cats from the elements. Distribution centered in Leon Valley.
• Foster Parent Program Volunteer foster program providing food, wellness checks, vetting, and medical care while fosters supply socialization, love, and a temporary home for kittens and cats in the CCAP program. Food is available upon request for those who need it.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dragonfly Veterinary ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Veterinary partner for SAFCC's own spay/neuter clinic. Dr. Courtney Bridgeman, DVM from Dragonfly Veterinary Services serves on SAFCC's Advisory Board.
• Animal Defense League of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidy partner for spay/neuter services. SAFCC subsidizes surgeries so trappers pay only $25 per feral cat. Located at 11215 Iota, 78217. Surgeries done Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (15 cats/day).
• San Antonio Humane SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidy partner for spay/neuter services. SAFCC subsidizes surgeries so trappers pay only $25 per feral cat. Located at 4804 Fredericksburg Rd, 78229. Surgeries done Monday-Friday (10 cats/day).
• SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidy partner since May 2023. SNAP Ingram Rd (6758 Ingram Rd, 78238) and Brooks Clinic (8034 City Base Landing, 78235). Surgeries Monday-Thursday. 6 feral cats/day at Ingram, 5/day at Brooks.
• Hill Country Animal League (HCAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidy partner for Bexar County residents. Located at 924 N. Main St, Boerne, TX. Surgeries Monday-Thursday. $25 subsidy rate includes surgery, rabies & FVRCP vaccinations, pain injection and ear tip. 15 cats/day capacity.
• Spay Neuter NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner clinic for City of San Antonio residents who have taken TNR class. Located at 210 Tuleta Dr. #3, 78212. Surgery days Tuesday-Friday. 6 cats/day, 2 cats/person. $25 subsidy rate.
• PetSmartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdoption partner with cats at 4 locations: Dove Creek, Windcrest, Westover Marketplace, and Alamo Ranch. Home-based foster program operates out of PetSmart stores.
• PetcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdoption partner with cats at 5 locations: Bandera Road, Stone Oak, De Zavala, San Pedro, and Terrell Heights. Home-based foster program operates out of Petco stores.
• City of San Antonio (ACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACS Community Cat Program provides FREE spay/neuter vouchers for outside cats for City of San Antonio residents. Located at 4710 State Highway 151, 78227. 25 cats/day capacity on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Alamo Area Partners for Animal Welfare (AAPAW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal animal welfare coalition; listed as a local resource supported by SAFCC.
• TruCatchcoreTechnology or IntegrationHumane cat trap manufacturer. SAFCC became a TruCatch distributor in 2012. Trap loan inventory increased to 200 traps. Preferred trap for partner clinics.
• Vehicles For CharityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProcesses donated vehicles for SAFCC. Donors can call 1-866-628-2277 or complete online form. Vehicle picked up, towed, and tax-deductible receipt provided at no charge.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alley Cat Allies: National TNR advocacy and education nonprofit. Directly comparable mission to SAFCC but operating at a national scale; both organizations champion Trap-Neuter-Return as the primary tool for managing community cat populations.

Broad incumbents

• ASPCA: One of the largest U.S. animal-welfare organizations, providing rescue, spay/neuter, and advocacy services. Comparable in mission breadth but operates nationally with substantial paid staff and government contracts.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National animal-protection organization with programs spanning rescue, spay/neuter, and policy advocacy. Compares to SAFCC in mission scope but with vastly larger funding, paid staff, and national policy influence.
• Best Friends Animal Society: Large national animal-welfare nonprofit operating shelters, spay/neuter programs, and adoption initiatives. Overlaps with SAFCC on TNR and adoption outcomes but at vastly greater scale and with paid staff.

Regional players

• Houston SPCA: Regional animal welfare organization in Texas operating shelter, adoption, and veterinary services. Comparable Texas-based operating geography and community-cats overlap, though broader in scope.
• Austin Pets Alive!: Major Texas-based no-kill animal welfare nonprofit running adoption, spay/neuter, and community cat programs in Austin. Directly comparable service mix and Texas geography; serves as a regional benchmark for SAFCC.

Others

• PetSmart Charities: Major funder of SAFCC's CCAP program and a leading national animal-welfare grantmaker. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that funds TNR and adoption initiatives across the U.S.
• Petco Love: National nonprofit investor in animal welfare; recent repeat funder of SAFCC grants. Compares as an adjacent funder enabling community cat programs rather than a direct operational peer.

Emerging players

• United Spay Alliance: TNR-focused coalition that co-funded SAFCC's Summerlee Foundation grant (November 2025). Directly comparable mission around increasing access to spay/neuter and TNR, though organized as a coalition rather than a regional operator.
• Community Cats Podcast: TNR-focused media/advocacy organization co-funded with SAFCC via Summerlee Foundation. Comparable mission audience but distinct delivery model (education/media rather than direct services).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

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