Frequently Asked Questions

Our shelter would like to participate in the Challenge. Can anyone join?

One or more of the initiatives is not right for our shelter or community at this point. Can we still participate even if we don’t use all five?

I care deeply about the wildlife in my community and am concerned about predation by free-roaming cats. How will the Million Cat Challenge help?

We’re already euthanizing very few or no cats at our shelter. Can we be part of the Million Cat Challenge?

Our shelter is still struggling with rising euthanasia numbers for cats. Can we be part of the Million Cat Challenge?

Can rescue groups participate in the Million Cat Challenge, or is it only for shelters?

We are a spay/neuter provider that helps a local shelter save cats by providing surgery services for Return-to-Field, Trap-Neuter-Return, and Neuter-Before-Adoption. Can we participate?

I’m an animal advocate, and I’d like to support the Challenge. How can I help?

Our animal organization would like to support the Challenge. How can we get involved as an organization?

How do you calculate the lives saved in the Challenge?