Jamaica is facing a heartbreaking cat overpopulation crisis! Every day, countless cats are born into harsh street conditions where food, safety, and medical care are scarce. Most never make it past kittenhood. The root of this suffering is the lack of spay and neuter awareness and access across the island. OnlyPaws Cat Rescue is working to change that through our Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNR) program. We trap street cats, get them spayed or neutered, vaccinated, treated for parasites, and then safely return them to their colonies and provide feeding stations for them. This humane method is the only sustainable way to control the growing cat population and prevent generations of kittens from being born into suffering. By donating, you’re giving cats a chance at a better life in Jamaica, stopping the cycle of suffering, and helping us build a future where Jamaican cats are valued.
When left unchecked, cat overpopulation causes hunger, disease, and suffering for animals and creates health risks for communities. Cats reproduce quickly: one female and her offspring can produce hundreds of kittens in just a few years. By reducing the number of unsterilized cats, we protect both animals and people.
Fewer cats on the streets mean fewer injuries, less spread of disease, and healthier neighborhoods. Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) programs not only control population growth but also encourage compassion, empower local communities to take humane action, and help create a sustainable balance between people and the animals who share their environment.
Research shows that if over 70% of free-roaming cats are spayed or neutered, their numbers start to drop by about 7% each year. This proves that with enough effort, spay and neuter programs can reduce cat overpopulation (NIH).
This is why your donations to our TNR Fund is so vital, it helps create a greater, lasting impact for cats across Jamaica.
