Madeira cat food drive campaign

At the end of March, we’re joining a team of 13 trappers from the Animais de Rua on the island of Madeira to help trap, neuter and return over 500 cats across a dozen colonies within one week. 

This campaign is made possible by the generosity of a several streamers via the Inner Circle initiative and by the tireless work of the Animais de Rua, who’ve arranged all logistics - digital maps of the colonies, app groups, supplies, vets, communication with the municipalities and colony caretakers, accommodation, transportation - there’s so much that goes into this and we are honoured to be a part of it.  

Why TNR works

The beautiful island of Madeira is home to a hidden crisis: thousands of homeless cats. Without intervention, their numbers continue to grow. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane, effective approach to managing and reducing the number of homeless cats. Cats will be humanely trapped in targeted areas, spayed or neutered by veterinarians, and then returned to their original locations. TNR is compassionate as it prevents the birth of countless kittens into a life of hardship. 

Help feed the cats of Madeira 

For just €30 you can feed a colony cat for 6 months. For €60 you feed a cat for one year. Our goal is to cover the food for these 500 cats who will be trapped, neutered and released for as long a period of time. Please consider donating and please share our message far and wide!   

Drop off food on Madeira?

Are you on Madeira and would like to support this campaign? Yes please! Get in touch at meow@catsofeden.com if you would like to drop off food in person. 

About Animais de Rua

Animais de Rua is a Portuguese animal welfare organisation. Their work serves as an inspiring model for humane animal care, including Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiatives and community education. Through the dedication of volunteers and the support of donors, Animais de Rua strives to reduce animal suffering and advocate for stronger animal protection laws. Their efforts highlight the power of collective action in creating a more compassionate society for all animals.

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