So far I am very pleased and Happy with the work and service of Fix Nation. All staff members have been helpful and kind especially member Tom Gleason who has been a tremendous help in educating myself with the TNR procedure. I am grateful for this organization and their outstanding efforts to help with the critical situation of overpopulated, unhomed cats . This organization is making a positive change for all people's of neighborhoods with unowned cats roaming around and keeping communities safe and humanely taking care of such an important matter
they are the best! care so much about cats and i’ve had the pleasure to work with them to get some community cats spayed and neutered.
This has been the most wonderful, kind and heartwarming experience. I am beyond grateful for the dedication and love you all have for these sweet kitties and I feel so blessed to have found you. I will continue to do all I can and knowing you are here to help is so comforting.
I have been taking all my community cats to FixNation for about two years now and I have always been greeted by very caring friendly staff and great service.
From TNR to vaccines etc.. they get it done on the same day and most importantly all my cats I’ve gotten them back calm and relaxed zero issues.
Highly recommend FixNation!
i have been bringing precious kitties to Fixnation on and off for years! They are the best and truly care for all the cats that come into their care. They are always there to help if you need! The staff is friendly and polite and compassionate for your animals. They have good rules to protect the ferals that are being trapped and they stick to them! They teach you everything you need to know to be a safe trapper! Robin Whitt
Fixnation is the most important resource Angelenos have to help control the community cat population right now. The people who run it are efficient, kind, knowledgeable, and professional. I don’t know what we would do without them honestly. Their vets are great too! I’ve never had a post surgery issue. I hope Fixnation is here for years to come!
I love networking with Fixanation. Thank you for the great work you all do to help our communities' cats. I am proud to mention how amazing your agency and services are. Our community is very grateful for your kind help and valuable assistance.
Claudia Cannon
I went through so many places, but the only one how really had the patient and the commitment was FixNation. It’s a place where you will feel totally understand. Their people are absolutely amazing, nice and kind. Thank you so much for all what you have done for kitties.
Amazing organization. Fix Nation works diligently to stop the continuous cycle of pregnancy with feral and abandoned cats. Fix Nation recognizes the problem and provides a much needed solution, I’m extremely grateful for their role in helping to stop the heartbreak,
Fix nation has been instrumental in their continuing and ongoing effort to diminish the over population of feral felines as well as pet felines. Having had the honor to have been permitted for TNR “trap neuter return” the cat colony in my area of the valley has pretty much been under control because of their unwavering help and accommodating requests for trap loans and appointments for permitted individuals. I appreciate what they do and this has been life changing. Please donate to this necessary charity! Thank you for all you do Fix Nation!
I was just helping someone to TNR his cat colony and I'm just amazed on how easy the whole process was from beginning to end that I'm looking forward to keep doing this for other people if they need it .
The help you provide is just wonderful, you make such a great impact in the lives of these poor creatures . I'm so grateful .
12 years ago we brought a kitty we found and still have to FixNation for spaying. She was treated so well and we appreciate that so much. Fast forward to this kitty. She's a neighborhood cat that has had many litters, the most recent one in our patio. After fostering /feeding her and her babies I didn't want her to have any more to live in the streets/trees. She was treated so well and recovered super quick. I thought she wouldn't want to hang around the yard anymore because I trapped her--but she still likes me! So I guess the experience wasn't so bad. Also, its great that she got vaccines and a flea treatment. Thank you Fix Nation. The TNR process really intimidated me but now that I've done it, I know I can do it again. I'll be one of the people who helps all the neighborhood cats!
Fixnation is the very BEST! They have helped us TNR 6 cats thus far. 3 more to go! They are very kind to the cats as well as to humans. I donate everytime I take a cat even though it is not required. If you are in the County of Los Angeles TNR is a free service. Don't just feed the stray cats GET THEM FIXED!
This organization is amazing! They provide a a much needed service that support the humane treatment of cats and help reduce animal overpopulation. The amazing part is that they provide this service FREE! The staff are knowledgeable and run like a well oiled machine. It was a great feeling to donate to FixNation!
I thought I'd share a story about a schoolyard cat named Gato, who was brought to FixNation's attention by 3 high school students in South Gate (Los Angeles). They were concerned about his welfare and wanted to get this friendly community cat to a safe place, before someone took him to a shelter (where he almost certainly would have been euthanized). FixNation worked with them to humanely trap Gato and he was neutered and vaccinated free of charge, as are all community cats brought to the clinic. Gato is now in foster care and doing great! Meanwhile, there are some other community cats spotted on the school grounds and plans are in the works to TNR (trap-neuter-return) them as well. What other organization in Los Angeles fixes 90-100 cats a day, most of them community cats that receive free services?! It's a wonderful organization and I am proud to be a board member.
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This is the kind of story that sums up FixNation and what they do for community cats to a T.
A couple brought in a feral kitten in a trap, but his leg was so badly damaged that one of FixNation's vets told them it would have to be amputated. The trappers asked for the cat to be put down but Dr Castillo refused to do so, as the kitty was otherwise perfectly healthy and friendly. FixNation agreed to take in the cat and pay for the surgery, then reached out to Kitten Rescue to arrange for foster care. The kitten was named Ted Lasso and he will be available for adoption as soon as he recovers from his surgery. He's very affectionate and is already getting around on just 3 legs! I'm so grateful that this vet and this clinic stepped up to give this innocent kitty a second chance at life.
Had amazing experience. A lot of information to take in, but all is very important. Everyone that i worked with really do love their jobs and helping out cats. Everything was timely, all directions and instructions were clear, and appointments were prompt. This is a great organization dedicated to TNR.
I was blown away by the level that f efficiency and professionalism of this organization. The people there, mostly volunteers, were whole-hearted and kind. I feel like the cats are very well taken care of and treated with respect. I will always bring my cats here!! They give you everything you need. Traps, instructions, newspaper, trap covers. For a newbie they make it so easy!!
I wish every state had FixNation!
Maybe some day… This is such an important, much needed, and well run organization that helps thousands of souls. Access to TNR programs such as these help all involved - from the abandoned kitties to the people who care to try and help them, to the communities they live in. Thank you FixNation for what you do! Please donate to this amazing organization so that it can grow. ❤️
I don't even know where to begin. Fix Nation has changed my life and the lives of the community cats around my neighborhood. I found the organization when my hope for getting spay/neuter assistance for the cat colony next to my house. Absolute life saver.
Fixnation has been a lifesaver in helping me to TNR cats in my area. Without them, I would not have been able to TNR as many cats as I have. In addition to offering TNR, the also offer basic vetting care to the cats brought in. The resources and services they offer to the community are invaluable.
Great experience, had a female neighborhood cat who had a litter of kittens . they lend me traps so i could catch and have them spay/neutered free of cost . I had trouble catching one specially uncatchable kitten, and asked for pointers for catching the,. They gave me their expertise with a smile
thank you, thank you ,thank you
Fixnation has a great, well organized program for feral and community cats. For some cats, this is the only time in their life that they will see a vet and get medical attention. There is an overpopulation of cats and instead of trapping and euthanizing them in the shelter, fixnation spays and neuters these cats to help try to cap the population on the streets and keep them healthy. It would be great if every shelter has a fixnation program for our community cats implemented in some capacity and available to the general public.
Thank you fixnation!
Shari Sayed .
Amazing humans humanely helping the feline population! We have utilized their TNR (Trap, Neuter/Release) program to help control the feral cat population in our neighborhood. They are professional and caring, and the health and welfare of each cat is paramount. We appreciate Fix Nation for all they are doing. Please support them!
I appreciate all Fixnation has done and continues to do for the community cats. You inspired me. I always loved cats, had pet cats, but didn't know much about community cats. Whenever I saw one on the street (I used to refer to them as strays) I would move away quickly, frightened they may attack me and/or give me rabies. You gave me a new perspective. Since early 2020 my husband and I have a different view after visiting the FixNation Website. During Covid, we took it upon ourselves to educate ourselves and be involved with caring for these wonderful friends.
In 2021, a community cat left 4 babies in our patio, we started feeding and caring for them and brought the 4 to get fixed. We named them as they all deserved a name. Two of them (Tucks & Brownie), I wanted to rescue and I paid for their treatment, the other 2 (Tikiri & Spooky) we released the next morning. The two I saved we placed in a catio, but they didn't want to be trapped. They escaped but continued to come to have food and would take a walk through my home, sit on the sofa, but loved the outdoors and bugs too much (I didn't want to interfere with their lifestyle, I was forced to let them go). On 6/2/22, the one I named Brownie, got hit by a car and passed away, I blame myself for not deciding for her and keeping her safely inside the home. I cried so much.
We didn't bring the mom of the four kittens as she was pregnant and she delivered 4 babies. We later brought her and 2 of the kittens (Spotty & Albi) to FixNation. The other two (Scar & Phoebe) came to eat but we couldn’t trap. Phoebe had kittens and stopped coming.
We adopted 2 Kittens wandering in the neighborhood, dehydrated and pale. I took them to the hospital, got them treated and brought them home. At first, they were scared, but within a few days started to respond, eat, and drink. Named them Cheto and MJ. I love them so much, I keep them indoors as I don’t want them to have the same fate as Brownie. Another sibling of Cheto/MJ, Wolfy was killed by a car, but we were able to bring a fourth sibling, Foxy, in for TNR. He still comes to eat and often sleeps in our yard.
Cheto and MJ say Thank you! They were community cats, with no regular meals, drinking drain water. They are lovable as any pet cat I’ve ever had. Thanks to FixNation for helping to save homeless cats by offering the TNR program and for helping to adopt as pet cats with low-cost treatment, as I couldn’t have afforded full price. The ‘MOM” cat used to have 2 litters every year, since the surgery she is spared, and has a good life without having to scavenge food for the kittens or carry them around for their safety.
We found another cat who delivered babies and identified the two males (Bully & Blacky) that were promoting the continuous cycle. A new female, Brinkley had 2 litters, but there are only 2 remaining kittens. I now have the opportunity to bring some or all of them in for treatment. Sadly another 5 cats (Phoebe, Scar and 3 babies) disappeared.
Cats & kittens still dining in our back yard Awaiting TNR: Brinkley, Orangi, Tucksi (6-week-old kitten abandoned by pregnant mother living in our patio) Bully (father of most kittens -hard to trap), Blacky and new set of 4 kittens.
Thanks to FixNation for helping to stop the kitten explosion in our neighborhood and for indirectly stopping the accidental death/injury to these poor friends. I hope you are able to continue providing this valuable service.
My rescue brings all of our kittens here to be fixed, all of which come directly from the streets of LA from trappers, and they're always great! They give the kittens lots of love while they're there. They are doing amazing work.
Fix Nation is amazing! From teaching how to trap, furnishing traps to spay & neutering so many
homeless felines. Saved 17 that we have cared for for many years now.
Wish I could donate more, but always on my charity donation list.
Angels from Heaven!!!! In 2007, I started at workplace where I noticed a long-haired black cat when I worked late one evening. Then I started seeing others. I asked my new co-workers who was feeding the cats. One replied, "Nobody...and don't start or they'll never go away!" I asked how long they've been there and he said since the company moved in. (1999!!) Not feeding them wasn't working! I started researching low cost spay/neutering clinics. Cost wasn't low enough for me. FixNation popped up in my searches. Free but the clinic was too far from my workplace. About 2 weeks later, I was driving to work and saw someone with a cat carrier. I thought he was up to no good so I drove around the block to spy on him. On my second pass, I noticed the FixNation sign!!!! It was 2 minutes from my job. I contacted them and they gave me instructions for trapping. What a Godsend!!! I trapped more than 25 cats and kittens...all fixed by FixNation. They were so accommodating. I can't say enough about them! I'll love them forever!!!!!
Thank you Fix Nation. Because of this wonderful group of amazing volunteers and vets, I was able to trap, neuter and return more than 100 cats. That's 1000's less homeless and unloved cats on the streets. Fix Nation is a blessing.
When we became caregivers for un spayed/neutered Cats, we where becoming quickly aware of the fast breeding... we where over whelmed and desparate for help to get them under control. A local pet store having a PET ADOPTiON day share with us a newletter from FIXNATION. We immediatley reached out to Fixnation, attending the trapping class's .. we have now a colony of mostly TNR kitties, have not had any kitties for over 3 years. (most of the colony are males and all the females are neurtured.). Thank you Fixnation we could not have done it without you
Absolutely the BEST! Gavin Newsom should be be giving FixNation an award for the work being done every week to address the cat overpopulation crisis.
FixNation is laser-focused on ensuring cats are breeding out of control. Their medical team is highly skilled, they're experts in the field of high volume spay/neuter & every cat or kitten that receives medical care is getting the very best!
The model FixNation of high volume, quality care needs to be replicated nationwide. Investing in a simple spay or neuter not only saves lives, it saves millions of tax dollars being wasted on the no kill model of animal welfare.
The solution isn't more homes, it's fewer unwanted cats & kittens. Thank you FixNation!
FixNation is definitely moving the world forward with their services. The staff is friendly and dedicated to their mission. They make it easy for the public to trap, neuter(or spay) and return community cats back into their natural environment. This wonderful organization helps to keep the suffering and homeless population of cats in Los Angeles down, by providing their services.
Special shout out to Alma and Johnnie. The neighborhood cat I brought in was having an issue after surgery, and these two promptly assisted me with help and answers. Many thanks to them both!!!!!
FixNation is fantastic!! The service they provide to the public and to feral cats is crucial. We had 6 feral cats frequenting our property for some time which was not a real problem until one of the cats had kittens, suddenly doubling the population. We called various organizations in Los Angeles to see if we could get the kittens or cats adopted. No one was interested. The animal shelters were also full and the likelihood for adoption was slim with so many animals already there. FixNation offered us the best and only option to allow these cats to remain safely and healthy in the community. Because all the females have now been spayed, no male cats come onto the property. And the female cats are calmer and happier. We are pleased that these spayed cats will no longer contribute to LA's overpopulated feral cat community and have a better quality of life. We are thankful for FixNation and the valuable resource they provide. We were very impressed with their streamlined process, informative cat trapping video, and friendly staff.
I cannot say enough good things about Fixnation and their mission. I’ve been using Fixnation to TNR the colonies I feed and help feeders in South LA and North-East LA TNR since about 2019. When vets and other rescues refused to Spay/Neuter community cats, Fixnation never backed down, they kept going, secure in the knowledge that they were fighting the good fight. I’ve TNR’d 3-5 cats every week for years now. They’ve helped me keep my colonies manageable, they’ve helped me make a difference in the health of community cats in my tiny corner of the city. The staff is kind, compassionate and cares about these cats as much as we do. The prices are beyond fair and if I ever have any questions about a cats health, they are all super knowledgeable. Fixnation has been a blessing for myself and so many of us independent trappers that shoulder the cost of TNR alone.
I've trapped and neutetred 3 community cats at FixNation. I didn't have any prior experience or knowledge on this but FixNation really helped me learn and take every step forward with confidence and safety. I'm forever grateful for their help and kind care for these cats and people who love cats and community.
Fix Nation is a fantastic non-profit. They are responsible for reducing the numbers of feral and homeless cats in the community. They are professional and do an excellent job. They love the cats and treat them with great care. They do everything they can to help the cats and get them strong and back on their feet. I dream there could be a Fix Nation in every city. There are so many communities that need thier help. They are truly a blessing.
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Fix Nation has allowed me to spay and neuter 154 cats. They loaned me traps and taught me how to trap safely and how to care for the animals. We had a growing homeless cat population in our neighborhood. I also helped several other friends in their neighborhoods. It is rewarding to see the cats healthy and the population not growing. I have not had any more litters in almost two years thanks to fix nation.They are professional and truly care about the work they do. They are fantastic.
FixNation is simply the best! From their staff to the services they provide, they truly fill an essential need here in LA and I'm so grateful they exist. They really helped me get my backyard colony under control. It was so overwhelming and stressful, but their TNR program really saved me and so many (plus the kitties of course)! I look forward to helping others now after this experience and how easy they make all of it. They really care and are an invaluable resource. THANK YOU FIXNATION!
I foster for a Rescue (Southern California Cat Adoption Tails Inc). Cats and kittens are taken to Fixnation for spay/neuter, microchip.
I was very happy when a feral kitten I ended up adopting was one of the fixed kittens. They did a good job on her surgery. She healed quickly and well. My fosters have also done well after using Fixnation. I’m grateful for their tireless work to help with the cat/kitten population. I’ve had cats fixed at a personal vet and the cost is much more, so thank you Fixnation for your hard work and dedication. You’re appreciated.
As a foster momma for rescue kittens, I can not say how grateful I am to FixNation. Helping feral cat colonies and stray and abandoned cats/kittens can be heart breaking. Especially when you see the population explode during the spring and summer months. FixNation has had one of the biggest impacts in improving the lives of community cats and helping to control street cat populations. As someone who takes in rescue kittens and helps find them homes, FixNation provides me with a low-cost spay/neuter option enabling me to ensure the kittens I place are not going to one day end up on the street pregnant and adding to the exploding population. Thank you FixNation for all the great work you do!
Thank you Fixnation. I’m a foster mom for a rescue for the last 2 years. The rescue is able to use Fixnation an affordable way to spay and neuter the kittens before adoption. Knowing how hard it is to get veterinary care these days yet Fixnation has stood in the gap to help with over population. So many communities would be healthier if we had more Fixnation locations.
I would also like to note that I have never had any issues with complications from their spay or neutering work. The kittens are not over drugged and bounce back so quickly. Again many thanks.
Fixnation is a one-of-a-kind, invaluable, essential organization in Los Angeles helping so many private citizens, independent & established rescuers & trappers address the cat population crisis in Los Angeles. And we are in a Crisis here. I wish there were multiple "Fixnations" through out the city.
They are so appreciated, & a very important part of cats' lives & their rescuers in Los Angeles.
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Myself and many other trappers, rescuers and concerned, caring citizens who love & care for cats would be absolutely lost without Fixnation. They are invaluable and we wish there would be multiple Fixnations throughout the city. Their attention to detailed paperwork, proficient & efficient, kind knowledgeable staff is comendable. And of course, much respect & admiration for Karn, who started this, and runs a good ship.❤������
I have been using Fixnation since they first started as Catnippers with Karn and Mark many, many years ago. Without Fixnation, I don't know what so many of us rescuers and trappers would do, to improve the life of so many tame and feral cats. Every cat is given top notch care, and I never worry when a cat goes in for spay and neuter. Every feral cat or tame cat is given such quality care. I only wish we had a second or third Fixnation to accommodate the influx of cats that need to be spayed and neuter. There are so many to save.
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i have been TNRing feral cats for years helping so many people in and around my community. Fixnation has made a HUGE difference in helping us spay and neuter so many pets and feral cats. The animals received top notch care while at their facility. We NEED more facilities like Fixnation to address the feral cat population to control their numbers by spaying and neutering and NOT by killing them in shelters. We need more Fixnation establishments in poor areas to address the people that want to help but lack the transportation and education about spay and neuter of their pets and community cats.
Fixnation has been helping the feral cat population in Los Angeles county for many years and has saved countless lives from being born into starvation and misery. They go above and beyond any cat organization I have ever dealt with. Not only do they provide basic medical and spay/neuter services for the homeless cats on the streets, but they provide the very best and kindest care possible and address other medical issues as they arise. Fixnation and all their team are the kindest most caring people I have ever dealt with.
My mom has always been involved in cat rescue so I had an idea what it was all about. I noticed people in my community putting requests for help with feral/community cats on the NextDoor app and I figured this was my chance to help. I borrow traps from my mom and work with the neighbors looking for help, explaining what the trapping process will be, what eartipping is and why it's important etc. It's such a rush when I get a text from someone I am working with that "We got one!" when a cat is trapped. I immediately think "we just kept another 100+ cats from being born into a difficult life!".
When I brought my first set of trapped cats to FixNation, I was amazed at how efficient their process was of checking cats in, and at how many people were doing the same thing I was. It was really helpful to see because often working with community animals can be rough on my emotions, so knowing there really are so many people out there who care enough to do the work is great!
FixNation staff are efficient and thorough, and I am so so so grateful they are there as a resource for cats. THANK YOU FIX NATION!
This is the only place I trust with my cats! We've taken over 100 cats to FixNation and we've always had an amazing experience. Their spay incisions are super tiny and the cats don't even seem to notice anything happened. In the past we used other vets and the cats would come home in pain or still very drugged and that has never happened here. I can't recommend FixNation enough!!
I'm very happy to have chosen to get my cat neutered here at FixNation. Their customer service is great and I could tell that my cat was well taken cared of from the time I dropped him off to the time I picked him up. All the workers are nice and helpful and do the best in their ability to assist you with any question, referring to your pet. Also, the neuter/spay for your pet is REALLY affordable as compared to other places. Here is a photo of my cat, Kobe :)
FixNation is the best! I got my pet cat fixed there back in February this year. Super easy process, very organized, amazingly nice people working there. This was a great experience. Thank you for all the work you do!
Fixnation is the best with client services. The staff is very knowledgeable, attentive, and inviting. I know what to expect from them and they always exceed my expectations.
I've been going to Fixnation for a few years and I've probably fixed 100+ feral cats. Stuff is very helpful and they truly care about community cats. Fixnation provides professional spay/neuter services and also give extra cares during the surgery if necessary. I can't thank them enough. Fixnation is a group of amazing people!! Thank you so much!!!!
I feed feral cats in the neighborhood. Being able to find an organization that helps spay/ neuter cats whilst providing humane traps to borrow is absolutely great. I’m very happy for their help as the overpopulation of sweet innocent animals is very heartbreaking. I was able to bring in a few cats over the lapse of 3 weeks and they are doing good! The process was so easy and worry free. The worry I had was that they would continue reproducing but finding this organization was an overall great experience and for that I’m thankful. The cats come to eat every day and are recovering well. I’m very grateful for this organizations’ help.
I have been a long time client of Fixnation and had brought in countless numbers of community feral cats from Los Angeles and San Gabriel valley area to get them fixed over many years. Fixnation founder Karen and everyone who works there have been doing amazing job providing professional spay and neuter services and much needed love to both feral and pet cats. Feral cats of Los Angeles love you Fixnation and you guys are Angels.
My experience with Fix Nation is wonderful, I’m so happy for the help that they provide to the feral cats.
I recommend Fix Nation.
They help you getting the appointments ASAP
They provide the traps for the cats, the orientation that they give you how to trap the cats is very good.
If you have a house cat they will help you too, the prices are very reasonable.
there such a wonderful team working at Fix Nation.
Thank you Fix Nation for the wonderful help and work that you guys provide.
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Fixed nation is an exceptional nonprofit dedicated to Spaying, neutering, microchipping, and vaccinating both pet and community cats. Both myself and my friends privately and through rescue groups have taken cats over many years to fix Nation for these services with great results. I cannot speak highly enough of them. Your cat will be in the best care for a price that is Affordable and reasonable in light of the desperate need for spay and neuter of our cat population in Los Angeles. I encourage those that are generous, able, and willing to donate to this wonderful cause. Sadly, due to the tremendous overpopulation and demand for their services, at times they have had to suspend pet cat appointments. This is through no fault of their own and simply because the demand is so high that is is impossible to fulfill every request. In such circumstances, Fix Nation remains dedicated to serving Community cats, leaving owners the responsibility for fixing their own pet cats. This is obviously quite frustrating and unfortunate when you are a rescue trying to get your cats fixed that are pet cats for a reasonable Fair, however Fix Nation simply cannot keep up with the demand in California and have to prioritize Community cats that has no one to get them Veterinary Care. I would also note that the customer service is outstanding and will assist you with any matter quite swiftly.
For me FixNation was and is a lifesaver. I have always fed from one to four neighborhood strays in my back yard. But then a feral female showed up and over the last year has been responsible for 15 kittens and juveniles. I don't know where she had them as they would not show up until they were at least 8 weeks old. They would stay maybe a day or two and then disappear for a day or two. In any case a couple have disappeared and I have captured the remaining ones. Four have been adopted and the others plus a regular customer male thankfully have been neutered by FixNation. Four are waiting for adoption.
Fix Nation performs a terrific service. They are friendly and professional. They have enforced reasonable Covid-19 restrictions for which I am grateful. I have always given them a $30 donation for each cat fixed. Seems like little to pay to prevent any additions to the cat population.
Photo is of the last four kittens. Waiting for adoption or placement.
Fixnation clinic is a wonderful community service. They support the feral cat caretaking community by training them in T/N/R: how to use traps, neutering, offering inoculations and microchips. They also host a well pet clinic for cats and dogs saturdays from 10-2 for shots and microchipping. The vets are terrific and going there is always an exciting experience.
I had an amazing experience volunteering with fix nation!!! Such friendly people and such an amazing cause
FixNation is an incredibly professional and compassionate organization. I have been a cat lover and guardian for the last 20 years and have brought in many homeless cats for spay/neuter over the years. FixNation handled each case with care and dignity and demystified the TNR process for me. I highly recommend this organization!
wonderful group who is the heart of the tnr community. they do such amazing work to fix cats both feral and friendly.
I have used Fixnation several times over the last couple of years to fix stray cats in a process known as TNR. I've actually used many different services around the city before, however Fixnation is probably the most efficiently run and professional service. They communicate well and are responsive in a timely fashion. They will teach you how to TNR and loan you traps if needed. I just wish this place were closer to my house. They really need to expand in the LA area because the need is so great.
So well organized, such nice people working there. Could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you FixNation!
They are a pleasure to deal with. Always safe and efficient. Every animal I have brought in was treated with care. I wish there could be more in a county the size of Los Angeles so that more people could find it feasible to use. But it’s worth the drive, if you are able. FixNation is the best spay/neuter and TNR! Here’s a photo of the latest thankful young female.
Three years ago I visited FixNation on my US trip. I am an animal rescuer from Gold Coast, Australia, specializing in street cats, and I had heard about the amazing work done at FixNation. I was given a tour of the operations by the amazing Karn Myers and I met many of the team while they we busy working.
I am so impressed with the incredible work being done there, and I am hoping to bring some of my team, Rescue Ninjas, back there in the future to see what goes on and hopefully do some extra training with them.
I thoroughly recommend FixNation and the work they do. I hope everyone will support the wonderful work they are doing.
This is one of the most amazing organizations around. Their dedicated staff work tirelessly and efficiently towards the goal of no more homeless kitties. Services are incredibly free for homeless cats and their work is never ending. They are kind, incredible and there should be a FixNation in every city in the country. God bless FixNation!
This is the best and humane non-profit organization helping our furry kitty communities, how ever these cats come to be in a homeless state Fixnation gives them a chance to live a better life, helps to keep the kitty population under control and a chance to live a better community life and some times find a furr ever home. They keep the cost affordable so us hooman’s can care for them. We need to support Fixnation by donating. I am a caregiver for the Cometa feral community approx 19 kitties which over 85% have been TNR, I would not have been able to control this community if it was not for Fixnation.
Beautifully run organization! Highly skilled, compassionate spay and neuter clinic attending with care to the neediest population
Fixnation is a Godsend. We had 5 adults and a 7 newborns show up in our backyard. We decided to try to care for them as best we could. Fixnation was referred to us by the San Gabriel Valley Cat Rescue. After learning, through the Fixnation TNR program, we were able to catch and fix all the original cats plus 12 more for a total of 24 cats. We would have never been able to rescue these cats without the help of Fixnation and they would have ended up with Animal Control and probably euthanized. I can't say enough about Fixnation, a wonderful organization. In the years, and amount of cats, that I dealt with Fixnation, I never had any issues whatsoever. Very well managed organization. Thank you, Colleen Kinsman
FixNation is amazing- so efficient kind and caring. We’ve had 20+ kitties fixed, some returned some not the kitten population has dropped significantly because of FixNation and TNR. Thank you for ALL you do! Buddy the handshake cat says hey! (Big boy in 1st photo)
My wife and I are "foster fail" parents of two adorable kittens, rescued from a truly horrible situation. We fell in love with those two little fur balls - Petunia and Prescott - and are committed to giving them the best possible care every step of the way. So when it came time to get them "fixed" (spayed/neutered), we researched numerous vets and clinics before deciding on FixNation.
Trust me when I tell you, we (and by "we" I mean Petunia and Prescott) hit the jackpot in terms of professionalism, bedside manner and overall amazing care. From start to finish—intake to pick-up—they run their facility like a well-oiled machine. Yet that didn't prevent them from treating us (and our furry little lovebugs) like VIPs, even though this was our first time there.
Dropping off your beloved pet at any hospital or clinic, no matter what the procedure (minor to major) is both unsettling and nerve wracking, but all the wonderful people at FixNation quickly put us at ease, and we knew - without question - that we had made the right choice in bringing our kitties there.
So when the time comes to get your kittens or your rescued ferals fixed, you'd be CRAZY to go anywhere else.
Thank you FixNation - you're awesome!
Sincerely,
A and T and Petunia and Prescott
I have helped fixed over 200 feral cats in the south east Los Angeles area and could have not done this without Fix Nation. They're the only resource feral cats have in Los Angeles, every other non-profit or clinic looks away from the feral cat population. Considering that the feral cats bring in thousands of kittens to shelters on a yearly basis. Non-altered cats are the root of the issue of the over populated and reason why we have high kill shelters in all of Southern California. The solution is to fix all feral/ non feral cats to reduce the high kill rate of feline population and Fix Nation is the only resource we have to helping cats . Thank you
FixNation is an incredible organization. The work that they do for our community is life changing for both the animals and the humans. Thanks to their hard work and passion they make the world a better place one cat at a time. Their staff and volunteers are knowledgeable and kind. We're so grateful for everything that FixNation does.
I have been working with Fixnation for about 5 years now trying to make a difference with the very large feral cat population in Los Angeles. I have trapped 70 + cats and fostered numerous kittens. The staff is friendly and caring. It’s nice to walk in and have them call me by my name. Armando and Michelle are a pleasure to work with. A great organization making a difference.
Let me start by saying how overwhelmed I was with the growing cat population happening in my neighborhood. Although I tried to rescue and adopt out as many kittens as possible, it was a never ending battle. I had to get the colony spayed and neutered, but knew I would never be able to afford it through a private vet. I found fixation through a cat rescue and finally found hope. Michelle at the front desk was very patient with my questions and helped me set up appointments to pickup traps and schedule appointments for spaying. Monique explained to me how to work the traps and the best method for catching. Armando was always there, positive and upbeat with a friendly smile, explaining how the surgery went. All the cats also received a rabies shot and a flea treatment. I was able to release the cats back into the neighborhood and it's comforting to see that they are all healthy and doing great. I really appreciate all the help provided through this great organization!
I'm writing this review because I feel relieved that I actually trapped, neutered and returned a feral Mama and all 6 of her feral kittens to my backyard!! I could NOT have done it without the amazing people at FixNation. From the first phone call, to the video showing you exactly how to trap a cat, to the encouraging words when I picked up the traps and all through the 15 day process of catching all 7 cats. But those were just encouraging words...it doesn't even cover the surgeons, anesthesiologists, assistants and office staff who fix, flea treat, vaccinate, and administer rabies shots to these babies and take good care of them for free. Each one making a difference. It was awesome. I am so grateful that my backyard community will not grow further. Thank you to each and every person at FixNation.
What a blessing FixNation is to the community cats and their caretakers and pet cats and their owners in Los Angeles County! Because FixNation exists, thousands of felines, who would have perpetuated an endless cycle of litters, will no longer do that. Instead, they will be able to concentrate on keeping themselves alive and healthy.
I have seen this in action in my own neighborhood. I have taken dozens of cats there over the years. I have trapped them, and they have been health checked, vaccinated, and fixed at this worthy nonprofit, and then I rerelease them back where they came from. I have seen the cats in the colony I care for become healthier because the males do not fight for females and territory and the females are not constantly pregnant.
Additionally, owned cats can have the same benefits at a greatly reduced rate so pet owners can afford to break the cycle of unwanted kittens.
I appreciate the work FixNation does on behalf of the homeless and pet cats of the county.
I rescued two little feral kittens and fixnation made it possible for me to get them spayed, shots and microchip for a fraction of the cost it would normally have cost. While there, I saw a number of people bringing in a LOT of trapped ferals for the free spay/neuter. Everyone there treated every cat with respect. I was honestly impressed.
I have been involved in animal rescue and advocacy for the past 20 + years. During this time I have been a witness to thousands of companion animals ending up in the “shelters” because they didn’t have a home. I have always been an advocate for the underdog and learned early on that ironically, cats are the underdogs of the companion animal world. The number of homeless cats far outweighs dogs and the number of homeless cats living in the streets of Los Angeles is heartbreaking. Spay & Neuter is where it all begins and where it can end! FixNation understands this better than anyone and is committed and dedicated to reducing the population of the homeless cats of LA and surrounding areas. Their model is so brilliant that it has been taught to and employed by other animal welfare groups both locally and internationally. They walk the walk and talk the talk. It is an absolute honor to be a part of this stellar organization.
After getting to know the founder of FixNation and seeing firsthand the passion she has for cats and for the clinic's spay/neuter mission, I can honestly say this is my new favourite charity. The love and care Karn Myers and her clinic staff provide to homeless cats is inspiring and humbling...the world needs more people like this, kind souls striving to make the world a better and more compassionate place. FixNation is making a difference!
I think this organization is a wonder! They helped me TNR a mother cat in my yard and I was able to get the kitties all vaccinated and placed. I would not have been able to do that without them and they probably all would have ended up in a shelter and most likely killed. The staff is kind and helpful and go out of their way to make sure all your questions are answered. Please donate and spread the word!
I take all my foster kittens here to be spayed and neutered. It's fantastic and they always come home to make a full recovery. The fact that they are fixing all homeless cats that are brought in is unbelievable! Trapping, fixing, and releasing homeless cats back into their environment is the very best chance we have of reducing the homeless cat population. Fix Nation is making that happen.
Feral cats tend to wander on to the property where I live because we have a really nice garden setting. And since we are such a nice group of neighbors, we end up feeding the cats. Then we trap them, take them to Fixnation, and all is well.
Thank you FixNation for providing the educational materials, the traps and the low-cost/free fixing program. Life is so much better with fixed cats. :-)
They’re so patient and so kind! You don’t find a place more caring than Fixnation. Other places charge you and make it kinda difficult to help. But fixnation makes it convenient . So grateful for their services !
I am a community trapper and colony caretaker. I love working with Fixnation. Booking an appointment with Michelle is so easy. God Bless the Myers for developing this excellent organization which truly uses funds to help cats.
This place is AMAZING. They were patient as I bumbled my attempts to rescue some kittens (due mostly to me not knowing about FixNation until after I let the cats out into my bathroom).
Their services are so important in helping feral cat populations throughout the city. The TNR method not only stops breeding but they vaccinate and such too so that the cats do not spread illnesses.
I hope word keeps spreading about this wonderful group and people truly understand the importance of fixing animals to keep them out of overcrowded and underfunded shelters.
FixNation save my sanity!! I have been so stressful about the feral mom cat kept having babies for years, the neighbors constant complains, and my mom’s nonstop nagging, etc. Finally I took some time off from work and use fixnation free spray services for feral cats to fix the problem!! At first I was stressed and worried...all kind of what ifs went through my minds.. i was afraid the mom cat would get hurt or the baby would got trap in the process or wat if my mom went crazy and dont let me put the cat inside the house once it got trap, etc. Anyway...luckly FixNation has steps by steps dummy guide & procedures helping me to trap the cat to easy my worries and anxious abt the whole things. 1st I took their online course for 1 hr, and answered few questions after completion, then email them for appointment, to pick up the trap, then trap the cat, brought her inside...brought her in for surgery on the following day w/ appointment, then picked her up the same day!!! All done smoothly, it’s because people there are so helpful and their instructions are so clear!!! The hardest part for me was hearing the cat cried constantly nonstop at night, the mom cat crying inside the house, and the kitten (which i couldnt catch her yet) crying for her mom outside the house...really loud. People couldnt sleep straight for these 2 nights, I had to sit in the bathroom w/ her to make the mom cat quiet, I had little sleep too and lucky I didnt have to work on the wks. Finally day 3, afer the surgery and constant crying, the mom cat was released outside and reunion with her baby!!! The whole thing made me feel like a single mom with several babies and struggle to take care of them while working, lol. Its impossible for me to do so without organization like FixNation helps. I think im not gonna feed any additional feral cats again unless I have the house and time for it, or maybe when I retire. So much time, energy, effort, n responsibility, lol. I had made small tiny bit donation and I will make another donation later this year. Please support their great service for the love of cats!! Thank you FixNation!!!
I could not manage without Fixnation. We here in LA are so lucky to have this amazing free resource. It encourages me to to keep going, to trap for other people, to trap every week and try and make a difference for homeless cats. The staff are lovely and knowledgeable and helpful. I think I've taken in over 700 cats since they first opened. I mainly take ferals into Fixnation but whenever I have taken kittens off the street and tamed them, these also go in through Fixnation. Their prices are so reasonable for companion animals. Here are two that I trapped in hills full of coyotes and they got fixed, tested, microchipped etc at Fixnation and then my friend adopted them.
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Before Fixnation I was trapping cats in my local neighbourhood and getting them fixed with my vet. I was paying for this myself and so was limited in the amount of TNR I could do. Also the cats were just getting fixed, they weren't having shots, being flea treated, de-wormed, given fluids or any of the extra treatment that Fixnation provides. I cannot thank Fixnation enough for what they do. I feel compelled to do more as a citizen, because they provide this wonderful service, I feel I should do more and I do. In 2010 I trapped 24 cats at one location. I recently handed over the paperwork to the homeowner - 80% of the cats were females and it hit home how much this one colony would have grown if it had not been for Fixnation. I cannot rate Fixnation highly enough and my trapping friends and I regularly say - "How did we ever manage before Fixnation".
I had been looking everywhere to get my male kitty neutered and was coming up empty-handed at every turn. So many places advertise free or low-cost services, but the fine print would tell a different story: only for feral cats, city residents only, no appointments available, etc, etc.
I was becoming frustrated in the fact that I wanted to do the right thing, but no one was making it easy to actually accomplish anything.
Then, simply by chance, I stumbled upon FixNation.
They answered my email promptly! They scheduled an appointment for my kitty to be neutered in one week! They provided all kinds of additional services (completely optional) at the time of drop-off! Their facilities were clean, organized, and filled with people who clearly cared about animal welfare. But the best part was that the surgery would only cost $40!!
I picked Mr. Socks up around 4:00 that same afternoon. While dispappointed about his missing accessories, he was in good spirits and seeemed to have come through like a champ. Thank you, FixNation! You made it easy for a single mom to afford to take care of her cat and her wallet at the same time!
P.S. While I was there, about 10 kittens were brought in by people who had trapped them in order to get them sterilized. This breaks my heart and reminds me how important it is to spread the word about responsible pet ownership. They all need homes. :(
It starts with one!
The single most lifesaving thing anyone can do to save cats AND kittens is spay/neuter. LA is home to an estimated 3 million stray and homeless cats, and a single female cat can have up to 3 litter per year, meaning 12-16 unwanted kittens.
If shelters had glass walls, everyone would be supporting spay/neuter, but in LA finding low cost and FREE services for stray and pet cats is an insurmountable challenge.
FixNation is the ONLY nonprofit in LA that will fix every cat that comes through it's doors in a trap for FREE. There are no restrictions, the kitties receive superior medical care, and the staff does a fantastic job at meeting the demand of people who travel sometimes hundreds of miles, just to take responsibility for homeless animals and make sure they're not adding to our already over crowded shelters and streets.
Do we need FixNation to expand, and open more locations to meet the demand, YES. High quality, free and low cost spay/neuter is real rescue and fixing cats directly impacts our shelters, neighborhoods by preventing kittens from being killed at a shelter, or a life on the street.
I sincerely hope you'll support FixNation and maybe someday instead of focusing solely on adoptions, we'll get to the root of the problem, save lives and become "FIX" Nation!
Back in early 2016, I noticed that our neighborhood started having random cats loitering the walls and yards. I've lived at my place for 20 years and that sight just broke my heart a little. Well, a lot.
I started googling. Reading. Asking around. Walked in to my local humane society and they were unphased. They blatantly said that they'll loan me a trap for a fee and I'll need to pay for all clinical services rendered. If I refuse, they'll end up putting down the cats that I bring in. Grrrrr~
Just as I was about to give up, I found an article about Fix Nation! I was glued to their informative site. Read it forward and backwards! Learned the true meaning of human compassion through the practice of trap-neuter-return. Immediately, I signed up for their TNR training course and voila, I was skipping out of their office with a trap, instructions, confidence, and most importantly, lots of hope and optimism for the feral kitties in my hood.
FN is truly one of its kind in LA County. It doesn't pretend to be sassy. It's practical. It's resourceful. And most of all, it's working! TNR works and there is still a long way to go to help share the success stories... even globally!
Thank you to the front end staff and all of the clinical teams that make this world a less cruel place for the cats on the streets. Fight on!
I brought my cat in when I noticed that she was in heat and all these other cats were coming around the house just stalking her; I felt like the father of a teenage girl. Haha. The crew at FixNation was very helpful, especially the two girls at the front and Mando the guy who helped me fill out the forms. They all took the time to explain the process to me as well as the things I needed to do to care for my cat after the surgery.
Now my cat is all good; check her out!
Every step they guide you through is the right step and every contact is excellent.
- Training video is clear.
- Borrowing traps is straightforward.
- The trapping method WORKS.
- Drop off and pick up of cats goes smoothly.
- They took excellent care of the four cats I brought in to be fixed, every time.
Staff are friendly, helpful and professional and most important, my small local cat colony won't be breeding more homeless cats.
An excellent and important organization! Thank you FixNation!
I don't know what I would do without FixNation. They have helped me help more than 50 cats over the years, and treat some of them for medical problems, all for no charge. They are an incredible asset to all of us in LosAngekes who care about homeless cats and want to end their suffering.
FixNation is my Hero. They helped me trap, neuter, and return a dozen feral cats which began with a starving and pregnant black cat whose recent capture brought us to a zero growth colony. FixNation's ultra-humane program and caring staff are exactly what nonprofit services should be. Thank you FixNation.
Here's the story:
My partner walked into the house nearly in tears for a bone-skinny black cat in the middle of the street munching on a tossed piece of pizza. I moved the street-treat to a safer location as she warily watched and then returned to it. We put out some nutritious food and she became a snarling, lurking, hissing, fang and claw baring denizen of our back yard. We enjoyed watching her thrive and resigned ourselves that she was not likely to become friendly. At least our feral freeloader never became friendly with us as she bore an annual litter for three years (4m + 3m1f + 3f). Each year, with the support of FixNation, we trapped, neutered, and returned the kittens but only this year with the innovation of a drop-trap did we capture Momma and achieve a Zero Growth Feral Colony.
We've enjoyed observing, learning, and writing about our feral felines. We have suffered loss as only one of the original litter of 4 males remains, Nanna, the one dedicated to Momma, not a wanderer like its mates. Two of the second litter, Tawny and BigBiff, are tame to touch and BigBiff enjoys brief cuddling. We lost Fluffy from the second litter this summer and Feisty, the Alpha wannabe, was run off by the other adults who are sometimes seen ambushing the outcast when he comes around. The final litter of three ring-tailed females is a story in progress. One, LilBiff is shaping to being touched while the other two, Grey1 and Grey2, have their mother's wariness. After being fixed two weeks ago, Momma is much more relaxed and it will be interesting to see if she remains small or gets larger. In all there is an intact, familial, feral colony of 7 healthy cats that cannot breed more. We and the community get to enjoy their charm, antics, and beauty. There's Momma, Nanna, BigBiff, Tawny, LilBiff, Grey1, Grey2 with Feisty around but no longer in the colony. With FixNation, we've stopped seven males and four females from breeding, littering, and multiplying into many times their number.
We also have two cats in the house who go into the yard at times to eat grass or lay in the sun. The grey one in the image is RT for ring-tail. She's 7 years old and staked her territory early with the first litter and Momma. The ferals give them their space as they do for the occasional interloping opossum or raccoon; however, low flying and crawling critters are food.
All of this is made possible because FixNation is part of my community.
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I love cats and am not afraid to say it even though a cat gave me my first scar at the age of four and it is still brightly visible on my left hand just behind the index knuckle. My bad for reaching for a kitten in the nest on the third level hayloft of our barn.
I've been blessed with a few wonderful souls masquerading as cats over the years and now have two rescued house cats. Recently a black feral mother gave birth to four kittens under my house and then took up residence in my backyard. While searching how to manage the situation I found FixNation and decided to take a chance on them. I couldn't be happier.
Being a prior service U.S. Marine, I know engagement, professionalism, and efficiency when I encounter it and that description fits FixNation to a T. Skeptical at first, I found friendly and engaged people providing support with care and concern underlined by efficiency. That makes FixNation the hands-down best organization I have ever dealt with. FixNation is a clockwork operation doing exactly what it professes to do. I appreciate that and encourage their support.
I am so so grateful to have such a caring organization. I came across a feral that needed to be spayed asap for she was about 4 months old. The people that work there are so caring and very informative. They also have low cost services! I would definitely recommend.
We, my husband and I, love cats but we are only going to have so many in the house (rescued from the backyard)...
However, we still feed a community of about 14 in the yard - some that are there all the time and some that just come by for meals and to play. We have dog houses with heaters, blankets, climbing trees, toys - it is a virtual playground and home for them - and they are fun to watch...
Again, however - the colony was growing and enough is enough... so I found FixNation and thank goodness we did!
The organization is great - the procedure of watching the videos and going through the training prior to being able to pick up the traps is exactly what everyone should go through in order to be humane to the cats during what is probably a very traumatic experience for them (being caged, being away from their colony, having surgery, etc.).
They are professional, quick, thorough, friendly, and accommodating to your needs.
I donate money each other the times I have brought cats in - have trapped and fixed 8 now... and still a few more to do.
The cats all return to the colony and fit right back in... and actually seem to get along better than before because there is no competition now.
Highly recommend their services and their mission!
Words couldn't begin to describe the appreciation we have for FixNation. They have helped us spay/neuter up to 20 cats in our area! We love our neighborhood kitties and are able to provide food and love to the cats we do have thanks to FixNation helping us control the population. Communities everywhere would benefit so much from an organization like FixNation. I hope they are able to stick around forever!
FixNation is truly a gem of a non-profit organization. Thoroughly professional in all aspects of their timely communications, training of clients to help kitties in the most humane manner, and personal care and interest that they take with each human and feline. I am tremendously impressed with every contact that I have had with FixNation. I feel very capable of helping my kitty colony survive and remain healthy and with zero population growth. Please reach out and donate in anyway you can to sustain this wonderful organization. They will reward our nation with a needed service that helps individuals control the feral cat population by trapping, neutering and releasing. Thank you so much!
I have been bringing kittens/cats, ferals/strays/my own to FixNation since 2008. I don't know what I, or the cats, would do without them! They are an incredible, desperately-needed organization. Love all of the staff and volunteers immensely!!!
Fixnation is indispensable! Los Angeles has so many stray cats who's only barrier to a loving indoor home is the cost of spay / neuter. I have rescued & fostered over 60 kitten bottle babies and Fixnation was the clincher in getting them all successfully adopted to loving homes. We fostered Fifi - a feral pregnant kitty who had 7 adorable kittens! All were adopted w siblings & Fifi too! The staff is amazing! The service is amazing! The love is amazing! So worth your donation. A small donation even helps SO MUCH! Thank you!
My mom and I live in North Hollywood in a home that is visited by many cats. We have adopted 4 of them. Because of FixNation's lower fees, we have been able to have all of these cats micro chipped, spayed or neutered and given all the vaccines they need to keep them healthy.
The staff are very helpful and friendly and knowledgable. I am very grateful for their services.
FixNation is amazing. Service is great and the best part is that the people who work there are caring, attentive, and welcoming. They love seeing you and greeting you with a big smile. The way they greet the dogs and cats is very heart warming. I very much recommend for its service and their low prices for vaccinations.
Fixnation is great. There were so many ferals springing from left to right and it can gets pretty expensive feeding them. But with the help from fixnation I can continue to feed them without worrying about the cost of having to get them fixed
This organization is amazing & I wish I found it earlier. My neighborhood has an overpopulation of feral cats & a few have made my backyard their home. One momma kitty has decided my yard is where she dumps her kittens after she's done weaning them. The first batch of kittens didn't stay very long (1 was run over & the other 2 just disappeared). When she dumped off the 2nd batch, I was determined to get these ones fixed. After calling several vets, I found out they either don't fix feral cats, or it would be around $200 or more to fix one. Then I found Fixnation online. After filling out an online application, & taking a brief online test, I was able to borrow 3 traps & set an appointment to take all 3 kittens in at once. Everyone at Fixnation was very helpful & my appointment went smoothly. All 3 cats are now fixed & have their shots, & the best part was this was done for free! Batch 3 was just dumped off last week, and my next step is to trap the momma & these kittens & hopefully get some control over my neighborhood cat population with the wonderful help of Fixnation.
FixNation helped out a dad cat and his three sons in my neighborhood. They are very thorough with instructions and procedures to make sure all cats are treated humanely, and taken care of properly. All four cats are doing well with no problems after being released.
Everybody at FixNation is courteous, and prompt with email & phone communication.
I couldn't have done this without their help.
Fixnation is an wonderful organization. We had a feral cat issue, and limited time to take care of the situation. Fixnation employees were incredibly understanding and accommodating. All cats/kittens were treated extremely professionally, and with the utmost care. All cats are doing fine, and our issue has gratefully been addressed. I cannot recommend FIXNATION enough!
FixNation is a great company for those who are in need and homeless pets. I got my cat neutered about 7 months ago at Fixnation and it went very well. My cat recovered very fast and did not have any complications post surgery. Yesterday, we went back for deworming which also went well. Everything was done quickly and painless for my pet. The cost of every procedure they offer is very affordable. Great staff and services!
My two kittens got spayed/neutered today. Fixnation were super efficient and convenient from the get go - from making the appointment and their responding and today from drop off to pick up. They were extremely friendly and professional and costs were reasonable. I highly recommend this organization.
Thank you FixNation for offering such a valuable service.
Thanks to your wonderful organization, I will be able to spay and neuter the feral cats that are currently living in my backyard!!!
Everyone at FixNation was very helpful. The youtube videos are easy to follow. I recommend them to anyone with feral cats.
Fixnation is the best source for helping give homeless cats the best life they can have out on the streets. I donate annually and more often when I can.
This is the first time I've personally brought in a stray cat for TNR. They took wonderful care of her.
The neighborhood cat population in my neighborhood was growing rapidly after a mild winter with some extra rain, so I needed help...helping.
Fixnation is a great educational source on why Trap Neuter and Release is the humane but also most successful option for dealing with feral population.
Their website and learning materials are thorough, easy to understand und professional; taught me everything I needed to know and everything I should.
Their staff is friendly, helpful, well organized and thorough. The process is well thought out and they set up tools (eg an online course and a video to teach you how to trap) to streamline the process.
I got to borrow 3 humane cat traps plus covers (to keep the cats calm and comfortable) free of charge.
I trapped the cats and took them in. They were great, treated them and when I picked them up they were fine.
The day I was there they treated about 120 cats, all thanks to donations with no help from the city (kinda embarrassing for Los Angeles).
That equals roughly 6 million cats that they took off the streets in just one day. Pretty impressive!
I donated today and I hope others will as well because they are doing a good thing - in a good way.
I am not a 'cat person' but when a mama cat & her kittens decided to hang out around our property, I knew I had to do something. I didn't want the cats to be caught by the pound & killed so I did some research & found FixNation. I was given clear instructions on the trap, neuter and release (TNR) process and was able to use their traps for free by simply putting down a deposit. The website also provides a lot of information about why TNR is the best way to control the feral cat population. FixNation is an excellent organization. They are very organized; the staff is knowledgable and friendly; and they are providing an important service to the community.
The growing homeless cat population in my neighborhood was getting out of control and I knew something needed to be done. After a little research, I found Fixnation. What an awesome place! They gave me the training needed to safely trap the cats and they took care of the rest. They provide such a needed service to the homeless cats in Los Angeles county. Thank you Fixnation!
The walk in doggie vaccination clinic was quick and easy. The staff was so nice. Knowledgable and soooooo friendly. My regular vet wouldn't see us with out an appointment so we got it don't so easy instead!! The facility is cool open and very friendly.
Thank you FixNation for offering such a valuable service. I spied a momma cat and three little kittens living on the side of my house and the kittens in my garage. I phoned my go to gal/neighbor Chona who advised me what to do and she would make an appt for mommakitty. I followed her instructions on feeding so when the trap was placed, mommakitty would be there at the feeding trough. She set the trap, mommakitty and one kitty were there. We walked into the house, I turned on my security camera. Lo and behold the kitty had already sprung the trap! Found out it was a she, 2.5 pounds, and she is now nuetered. Next will be mommakitty when another appt can be made. Thank you for doing this valuable service to our community.
Thanks to the wonderful people at FixNation, and assisted by Best Friends Animal Society, I was able to have 12 of my feral cats/kittens spayed and neutered. They were so kind and caring to my cats and me. They gave my furry babies good medical care, the shots they needed, and also defleaed them! I needed assistance in catching my ferals and the combination of FixNation and Best Friends Animal Society helped me greatly! I am on a very tight budget and FixNation has helped my feline family to now live healthful lives. They are a blessing! Thank you so much!
They are highly organized, good at calling back and confirming appointments. Basic services are free. No bureaucratic restriction. Make procedure easy and informative, give out humane traps. They personally care about animals : cats and humans and most importantly are pragmatic. They spay , neuter , micro chip and offer vaccines including rabies.
Let me explain why i say so..
Late last year I moved to city of Hawaiian gardens, and my new home came equipped with 6 feral cats , 2 adults, 3 kittens and the queen already pregnant with new litter.
To make long story short: i looked into shelter, they were all full and with a euthanization rate of 40% . To make matters worse there are no government vouchers available for feral/stray cats in the city of Hawaiian gardens. The city has a high feral or stray cats population. They fight for food and territory very aggressively causing trouble to feline and humans.
Two months of scouting for the vouchers or organization to get them fixed only one responded: FIx Nation. With traffic it is a long drive for me, so i looked closer and had no luck.
I made appointment with them they were quick to respond with the details on what needs to be done. i had previously asked around to rent out a trap and went with them . first they are free with a refundable deposit and their traps are large enough to catch a Tom cat, without any harm to the rescue. There was an introductory walks you threw the process and you just show up and rest is done.
Because of FIX Nation the cats are safer, and the little children in the area who chase the cats around are safer as well.
If it weren't for this organization, I wouldn't be able to help with the overpopulation of cats in the neighborhood. The local humane societies are completely outrageous prices for TNR and unrealistic for the income of the area. Thanks to FixNation I was education on feral and community cats, trained on trapping and the resources I needed were provided. They are very systematic and there are rules that need to be adhered to. If you adhere to their procedures, it is beyond worth it!
Five years ago, a stray, neighborhood cat had a litter of the best kittens any cat owner could ever ask for. I found them all homes (including my own) and needed to get the mom and another much older kitten of hers fixed. When I brought them in for their appointment, I was shocked at the amount of cats that were being brought in and that this was just in one hour of one day. From that day forward if I was going to support any organization, it was going to be FixNation.
I have a large amount of feral cats living by my home. TNR is really the best solution for them since this is their home. FixNation is great at serving members of the community who want to make a difference. I've grown close with the cats I've had fixed by them and they now live fat happy lives with no more homeless litters!
the knowledgeable staff was so informative and helpful. I'm working on getting as many community cats spayed and neutered as I can and will use this resource going forward.
Thanks to FixNation 5 adorable kittens born to a stray, as well as their mom` have found loving homes. Thanks to FixNation's low cost spay and neuter program, I was able to cover the cost of spaying, neutering and vaccinations, so the cats did not end up in a shelter. The service I received was above and beyond what I had expected. The staff returned my emails promptly, everyone I dealt with was helpful and caring. I'm currently participating in the TNR program they offer (completely free of charge!). I hope they will be around forever, because they really make a tremendous difference in our communities.
My experience with FixNation.org is that of a client turned volunteer. I was hooked after my first initial experience of taking 4 local strays from my neighborhood to them to get spayed and neutered. Everything from the in's and outs of trapping to the post op pick up was carried out with the utmost professionalism. Since then, I have had the pleasure of getting to know the staff. Their devotion and love of cats is inspiring. FixNation.org is doing their part to rectify the staggering number of homeless cats in LA and I am proud to say I know them!
FixNation has helped me control the feral cat population at my fathers home. I'm not sure what I would have done without their help. This is a great organization and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
We found Fixnation through a wonderful woman named Julie who tirelessly works at saving cats and dogs, through adoptions and spaying and neutering cats at Fixnation. We had a small feral cat population of one mom and five kittens that quickly grew. With the help of Fixnation we have been able to humanely trap and neuter all but one of our feral cats, and we are working on that one. The staff at Fixnation are more responsive than any other business I know. They are compassionate, helpful, and perform services I have not found elsewhere. I am amazed at how tirelessly they work at their tasks and are always pleasant.
I came across a story about TNR by mere chance one day and it was exactly what I was looking for. There were too many cats and often sickly kittens around my neighborhood and the park across the street didn't help. FixNation had me come in one morning to teach me how to use the traps, care for the cats, and how the whole thing worked, they answered all and any questions. The process is really simple and worth it. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to catch all the cats and school started so they actually set me up with a great person that helps me catch the cats and she takes them in for me. They are really dedicated to helping and are very nice. I seriously recommend them. I live pretty far from their offices as I am closer to Downtown LA but the drive really was worth it and I've noticed that the cats are more relaxed and there aren't kittens suffering anymore. SPREAD THE WORD!
This is a great organization to gain knowledge of feral cats and spread the goodness of Fixnation. Great experience to help homeless cats get fix and vaccinated for free. They also have low cost vaccinations for your pets. Please donate or help the homeless cats and kittens.
I became introduced to FixNation when I found that a business associate was a hoarder of cats. So depressed at the conditions in which the animals were living, I went to FixNation and with Best Friends their help was above and beyond incredible. These people are ANGELS disguised as human beings!!!!! THEY ARE MY HEROS! I have taken my own cats to them and many fosters and their services are invaluable. Whenever I have money, I donate as much as possible -- THEY ARE OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD WONDERFUL!
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Two years ago in December, to my horror, I discovered that someone I had done business with had 200 cats! Not knowing where to turn, I went to FixNation and their associates at Best Friends who helped tremendously. Words cannot express my gratitude to them for helping the kitties so I donate whenever I can. They deserve all the support we can give! I sing their praises all the time. I told a friend who is wheelchair bound and unable to take her kitties and they helped her get them in to the facility. WONDERFUL MAGNIFICENT ORGANIZATION!
We had been referred to FixNation a few years ago by another 'cat person'...attempting to rescue feral cats and fix them is tough work...Fixnation made the TNR a painless and a wonderful experience. Thank you all at Fixnations for the incredible work you do...Hopefully, one day, there will be no homeless cats. But until that time comes, we are forever grateful to the kind and caring staff at FixNation.
Terry & Julia Miller
I learned about Fixnation about three years ago when I was able to trap and release a feral mom cat that had four kittens. I adopted two of them and the other two found forever homes. Over the three years I have TNR'd several ferals and found homes for their kittens. The folks at Fixnation are wonderful caring folks. I want to give a special shout out to "Joe" who is a tireless volunteer who transports ferals and cats to Fixnation and back for those that can't other wise get there. There are so many great organizations but none more deserving than Fixnation and the good work they do for ALL pets. God Bless You.
Growing up my family always had a soft spot for animals. Getting our pets "fixed" wasn't a priority until we were overrun with pups and kittens.
As an adult we purchased a property in Lakewood, CA and I never turned a blind eye to a hungry stray. In 2008 we saw more and more homeless cats. When kittens showed up in our yard in 2009 we knew spay/neuter was the only solution. My Daughter worked for a cat hospital in Florida. She told us of an organization called Fixnation located in Sun Valley. I was unsure of what to do to gets these feral cats fixed. We actually caught a young male and bought him in. He spent the weekend on the curtain rod making quite a mess down the walls. We guided him back into our yard and I then contacted Fixnation.
I went in for a trapping lesson and picked up loaner traps. Our first night trapping we caught 3 cats. I was in tears leaving them there unsure of how they would be treated. I was amazed how the staff treated these feral cats and the respect and kindness they showed. It took more than 5 months to trap them all, our curtain rod friend being the most difficult. Since that time I have been a huge TNR advocate and have proudly trapped and released over 200 cats. Most of them have gone through the doors at Fixnation and I advise anybody wanting to TNR to use their services. I help people with strays on their property but my main responsibility is a large shopping area located in Long beach. It's an ongoing project! I own my own traps now and have learned so very much about feral cats and their plight thanks to Fixnation. Without their guidance I would have never learned humane trapping and after care. I feel as if I've done some good with my life helping these cats. The poor cats don't understand and are scared to pieces. Without this organization, thousands of unwanted kittens would be born. If they survived, more kittens. It's nature's cycle but with countless euthanasia rates in local animal shelters it's the right thing to do. Karn and Mark have helped so many of us and the cats with this organization. Without them and their dedicated staff we as trappers couldn't do what we do. They have made all of this possible. Bless Fixnation and thank you!
I can't thank FIXNATION enough!!! Together with a neighborhood team, we have been managing a feral colony in our hood! Fixnation does an amazing job to help our communities. They spay, neuter, microchip, test for FIP & FELV, deworm, and even more recently they have extended their outreach to provide a clinic on Saturday mornings for cats and dogs. It is always very organized, the staff is knowledgable, courteous and sensitive to the prescient beings being left in their care. I don't know how they do it, but they spay/neuter at least 100 cats a day. Karn started an amazing organization! I am so grateful & reinvigorated that such altruistic people exist. It reaffirms my place in the world. Thank you FIXNATION!!! I look around my HOOD and know what amazing work you do! =^..^= Rocky
FixNation has been an amazing help at keeping the feral cat population in my neighborhood in control! I had no idea what to do when I found a feral cat and five kittens in my basement this summer, and FixNation came to the rescue. I am very proud to partner with them in their TNR mission!
I've seen the "behind scenes" of FixNation and I want to assure everyone that this team works hard to do a great job. I love seeing the staff hold and play with a kitty or talk to the cats as they walk by. Every person in the clinic genuinely loves cats and treats each one with love, kindness and care as if it was his/her own, and being a huge cat lover that really speaks to me. This isn't just a job for these people; it's a passion. The important work of FixNation isn't over at 5pm. They constantly go above and beyond to help cats in need. FixNation is truly committed to saving, improving and benefiting the lives of all cats. Thank you!
Its a scam. If you live in the southern, wealthy, half of Los Angeles county, they'll give you deals and discounts until it's $10-20 an animal. Drive down from the poor, northern half of the county, where median incomes are under $35,000 - nope, you pay full price. Because no one in the poor area "owns" their cats. Hmm. Says who? Oh wait, the prejudice non profit fix nation. I guess it's a good group if you don't need them. But if you're one of the lower income masses they claim as clientele to get government funding? Go away
FixNation has helped me fix many kitties who have appeared in my back yard over the years. The staff is kind and helpful. When I was moving from my house to an apartment, they allowed me to post a flyer asking for help for my three sweet ferals who I was taking care of in my back yard (in addition to the five indoor kitties I had adopted). Through FixNation, I met a wonderful colony manager who saved the ferals by helping relocate them to a safe place with another colony manager. I have renewed faith that there are people out there like me who truly love animals and want to help be part of the solution. We all imagine a world where there are no homeless or abandoned animals, and FixNation is helping make that happen. I can only hope that the concept catches on and spreads throughout the U.S. and beyond. Thanks for all that you do! I am grateful to you!
Fixnation is a great program! They helps me when I had 2 feral kittens that made my size yard their home. The kittens were fixed and given amazing care and are now back to my side yard and I don't have to worry about them reproducing. It is an amazingly efficient organization that is doing great work!
I took my dogs to microchip today Saturday 29, there were very nice and answer all the questions that I need answer , I was waiting at my car and they came over to help me with the dogs.
Thank you very much for all the help, you guys are wonderful.
Elizabeth Sanders
My purpose for leaving this review is to let people know about this wonderful cat resource in our city! I found this organization at at time when I really needed help. Two amazing kittens were abandoned and left in my care. At the time I didn't have the resources to care for more animals because my dogs & cats had serious health issues. Not only was it nice to have an organization get back to me, but the information that I received was detailed and delivered so promptly by Ms. Ivy Ramirez. Although the kittens were a project that came at a difficult time, I learned so much from these furry little ones and I now have passed on Fixnation information to everyone I know telling them to make sure to keep this organization in mind as a wonderful resource for the cats in our community!
Fixnation is a WONDERFUL organization but I have personally made a decision to no longer support their efforts because of Ms. Ivy Ramirez. She is patronizing and sarcastic and I'm not going to tolerate her behavior any more.
Fixnation should re-evaluate Ms. Ramirez's role in their organization, perhaps she would better serve them if she had less contact with the public.
Brought 14-16 Feral cats in my neighborhood to get fixed !!! and I can say without a doubt this organization is magnificent! They really go above and beyond to help our feral felines! Thank you very much FixNation keep doing a AMAZING Job!!!
This org has been a godsend to the greater LA area in trying to keep the feral cat population at bay and in helping to decrease it. W/o this org, we would have been inundated w/ unwanted cats in our neighborhood, many of whom would've been subjected to abuse by less caring if not hostile neighbors.
Over the past 5 years, we have taken in about 40 cats through their TNR program. We have also taken in our pet cats to their low-cost spay/neuter program. I only wish that there was another FixNation more centrally located in LA city because our area of LA really needs the service.
FixNation has always been professional, organized, efficient and caring in providing their services. The dedicated and helpful staff is a joy to work w/, esp. to see how much they care about poor unwanted cats and your pet cats.
I give to this org whenever i can - monetary donations and in-kind donations. I wish the nation could clone orgs like FixNation and have one or two in every major city. What a better world we'd have then.
To all the dedicated staff and volunteers I thank you. They all treated me and other clients (while I was there) with respect and professionlism. I give this locatiton my full support and would go back again. If there is one area to address it is the odor issue, other than that, you won't find a better place. Can't thank you enough. May God bless you for me.
Fix Nation is great if you need help with cats. If there are feral cats in neiborhood they can help to fix them at low or no cost and provides all kind of information and help. Donations are welcome. I have taken there six cats... got info from a friend in art class...
I have been working with fixnation to TNR a colony of 65 cats. They are efficient, friendly and really care about the animals that come into their care for surgery and medical care and are SUPER knowledgeable, taking the time to talk to me about each feral cat and their needs. They are AWESOME!
The staff of Fixnation are amazing. Everyone was friendly, helpful and informative. The veterinarian who saw our cat, Stanton, even commented on how handsome he is. Now, his nickname is Handsome Stanton. Because he was from a litter of strays, and the people of Fixnation have been so wonderful, we have now signed up for their Trap and Release program to help control the cat population in our neighborhood. This program deserves generous funding because they do great work for so many communities and they help so many animals. Thank you, Fixnation!
I can't find anything bad about Fixnation. There were too many cats around my block and my neighbors would always complain but we all felt bad for the cats and didn't know what to do. I finally decided to try TNR and went to Fixnation for help. THEY MAKE EVERYTHING EASY. You have nice and helpful people that teach you everything about TNR and make you realize how unbelievably simple it is to help the cats around your neighborhood. Fixnation is awesome.
I am unemployed and I have a 7 year old male cat whom I could not afford to provide regular shots. I have read about Fixnation and took my cat there. They are wonderful people with great service. I asked about what kind of shots they reccommend to my cat and they were very honest. They did not try to talk me into extra service just what my cat needed. Thank you Fixnation. Now I know my cat will be in good hands in the future!
I found myself overwelmed trying to figure out how I could afford to get the kitty population hanging out on my property under control. I started with one at a time but it seemed that the kitties were populating faster than I could work the vet bills into my budget. By chance I saw a public service announcement on TV talking about Fixnation. My prayers were answered. Now three years later and at least 30 fixed cats I remain grateful for the tremendous services that I have received. The kitty population is under control at my home, mom's home and a friends home. We are eternally grateful to Fixnation and all of the staff that make this very important service possible. I wasnt always able to leave a donation but now Fixnation is a monthly part of my budget. THANK YOU!
With the help of a local rescue group, I've had several of the cats in my feral colony fixed at Fixnation. They are an amazing group and are doing an incredible job. I am so grateful for their help.
FixNation is a God send!! I was becoming overrun by feral kitties and I could not afford to get them all spayed/neutered on my own.....I did the best I could. In desperation, I did a search on the internet and came across FixNation!! I completed the application, and got a call right away. Over the years, I have TNR about 50 cats or so. I even volunteer to TNR other feral kitties in the neighborhood, just to give them a chance at a quality of life. The feral kitties that have survived to date, have become family members now. While some we still cannot touch or pet, we can talk to them and they won't run. We are always happy when we call them by a name we given them and they will come to eat. We have also set up a shelter for them so that they have a place to stay dry.... some kitties use them and some don't but it is there for them. I truly do not know what I would have done without FixNation!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! I wish other counties had a FixNation.....I know there are so many more kitties out there that need help!!
Fix Nation really saved me. I had a problem with a feral cat and too many kittens and none of the other organizations would help. I found out about Fix Nation (from someone from out of state), contacted them and, unlike the others, were very willing to help. I took their trapping class and was able to catch the cats and the kittens and have them fixed. Their staff is professional and friendly. I don't know what I would have done without them.
Thank you Fix Nation!
I contacted fixnation and learned for more than expected about feral cats and the colonies they live in. They provide all the information on what to do to Trap neuter return. A great service!!!
I have never had a cat for a pet, but have always enjoyed their personalities and observing them from afar. Our neighborhood has a rather prolific feral/community cat population and after speaking with a person who is fully immersed in feral cat advocacy, I realized I could help. My husband and I went to Fixnation to be trained on how to humanely trap community cats, get them fixed, and return them to the neighborhood to stop their population expansion and to ensure that they have a long, healthy outdoor life free from the stress of mating or nurturing a litter of unwanted kittens. If not for Fixnation, I never would have made the effort, in all honesty. The people and volunteers who work there have been informative, helpful and just great people who always go the extra mile. Love them!!!
-Dolores Thompson
I wanted to make a difcerence in the cat population in my neighborhood, which had exploded in ferals having litters, but didn't know how to start. I called Fixnation and they provided the resources I needed, putting me in touch with others in my area who could offer advice and lend traps. I have brought over a dozen cats to Fixnation. They were kind, compassionate, efficient, and the services were free to me. I have given their contact information to other community members in my situation to receive the resources they need to stop local pet overpopulation.
FixNation really came to our rescue! Three or four years ago, we found out that a pregnant feral female cat had adopted our crawl space underneath our house to give birth to her litter of 5 kittens, 2 girls and 3 boys. Being a cat-loving family, we already had five indoor cats, and there just wasn't enough room for 6 more. So we fixed up the crawl space with a cardboard floor and 4 or 5 kitty beds. We started feeding them the same food as our indoor cats, and the family naturally decided to stay. About seven or eight months later, Mama (as we later named the mother cat) and her two daughters went into heat. We had to do some quick thinking to figure out what to do. We couldn't accommodate any more cats and the thought that Mama may reject her first litter horrified us. We called around to the city shelters but told us they would euthanize them if they couldn't adopt them out. Then somehow my mother found out about FixNation and their trap, neuter and return program that serves to stem the feral cat overpopulation. We found the solution to our problem! The FixNation staff were super friendly and extremely helpful. They explained what to do, gave tips on how to catch the cats, provided the traps we needed, and even spayed and neutered the cats for free. (But we still decided to give a donation anyway). Mama and her family came back and picked up where they left off. They have become very loving outdoor cats and Mama never rejected any of her kittens. She will even rub up against them and vice versa like one big happy family. I am so glad that FixNation was there when this cat family really needed help. There are so many feral cats here in Los Angeles. FixNation is very much needed in our Community. Without their support, there would be much more euthanasia. I found out while visiting there (with Mama) that they also provide low-cost services to family pets as well for those who cannot afford veterinarian fees. They are invaluable to our community!
Fixnation has contributed enormously to the no-kill mission in Los Angeles. I have been a client from the day they opened their doors and over the years have brought many Community Cats to them to be spayed/neutered. Their operation is extremely well organized, their staff are always helpful and the cats are always treated like gold. They provide a service that our community cannot do without.
Anne Macleod
Fixnation is by far the most incredible organization. They are dedicated to the spay and neuter of homeless cats. Fixnation has spayed/neutered over 100,000 cats preventing unwanted births of many unwanted kittens. The do miraculous work!
FixNation is and has been the leader in helping to decrease and control the feral/homeless cat epidemic that Los Angeles has. Spay/Neuter/Vaccinate and Release is the ONLY solution. I've been working with them ever since they opened and even before that! Thank you for all you do!
Los Angeles has a huge animal overpopulation problem and FixNation is having a huge impact on "fixing" this problem by offering free and low/cost spaying and neutering for cats. This is a solvable problem and they are doing just that. I've taken many cats in their for TNR for Best Friends and for the Stray Cat Alliance and they do a great job!
My neighborhood had a terrible feral cat problem. Just on my street we had 30+ sick adult cats plus kittens being born every month. Cats were getting hit by cars weekly, cat fights with domestic and feral cats were a nightly occurrence, cats were dying from disease and fleas were spreading everywhere. I didn't know what to do. My friend, Max Ho, a volunteer at Fixnation introduced me to Fixnation. Fixnation was so wonderful!!! They trained me on how to properly and humanely trap cats and loaned traps to me. Fixnation went above and beyond to help these poor cats. One of my neighbors and I, with the help of Fixnation were able to fix and treat the diseases of all of the cats and kittens, set up a colony were the adult cats could live out their lives healthy and safe and we were able to tame and adopt out countless kittens to forever homes. Because of Fixnation we have not seen a new feral cat in our neighborhood for over 2 years.
1. Studies estimate that we have over 50 million feral cats in the US
2. Feral cats in the Los Angeles area (and other areas) live in pain from diseases and injuries and suffer from hunger daily.
3. Untreated feral cats carry diseases, fleas and worms...
4. Humans domesticated the cat so we are responsible to care for them.
5. Our ecosystem cannot sustain such an overpopulation of cats
6. Controlling the feral cat population is not only humane, it is vital.
Fixnation is effectively, efficiently, humanely, compassionately and responsibly tackling and having a huge impact on the the feral cat population problem. I have witnessed this first hand. THANK YOU FIXNATION!!! You are the BEST!!!
I am a Fix Nation donor and client. I brought my rescue kitten there to be neutered and the staff was friendly and very helpful! I have also brought in community cats to be fixed and they are wonderfully caring for these animals that might not otherwise receive the help they need. I know when I make a gift to Fix Nation I am helping community cats and the people who work hard to give them a better life.
About 2 years ago my husband and I began to feed a mother cat, the father cat, and their litter of tiny kittens. We had no idea how quickly this little brood of kitties could grow into a colony of approximately 30 cats! Being devoted animal lovers who already had five cats and a dog living in our home, we knew we could not take them in, and yet we knew that they depended on us. We asked around, only to find that inexpensive spay/neuter programs were very difficult to find in the 90063 zip code. The Humane Society, which opened a mere three blocks down the street, informed us that we were in the wrong zip code to get their services. The same was the story at organizations in Pasadena and other surrounding areas. Our colony was growing quickly, and we were getting desperate. The cats were so beautiful and deserved to live out their lives in the neighborhood they knew as their home. One day as we were watching "My Cat From Hell" on TV, Jackson Galaxy mentioned Fixnation, and we looked it up. We were amazed to learn that they offered free TNR to anyone in the greater Los Angeles area. All we had to do was attend a training session on trapping cats safely, borrow traps free of charge, and transport the cats to and from the clinic in Sun Valley. With the amazing work of the dedicated people at FixNation, we have now had 24 cats fixed, and humanely prevented the births of 18 kittens that would have been living on the streets (or really, in our yard!) in Boyle Heights. Several cats that we have taken in have been able to get needed antibiotics at a very reasonable price. One even had a badly infected tail removed- completely free of charge.
Without the services provided by FixNation, I honestly don't know what we would have done to help all of these beautiful cats. I am grateful to say, that due to FixNation, our house is constantly surrounded by beautiful, happy, and non-reproducing cats every day. May the great work of FixNation continue!
Fix Nation is an AMAZING non-profit! They care for the smallest and sometimes most-forgotten members of our population, and make it possible for feral cats populations to be maintained without reproducing exponentially. When I first bought my house nine years ago, I found a family of feral cats living in my back yard. I found out about Fix Nation, I was able to fix the cats through their Trap, Neuter and Release program. They provided me with training and humane cages, and it worked perfectly at no cost to me. Years later, I have 6 healthy and content members of that feral family still living in my back yard. Fix Nation has expanded their services so that the community can neuter and treat their pets at affordable prices. They have become an active part of the community that has touched thousands of lives, both human and animal. I LOVE Fix Nation and highly recommend them to animal-lovers everywhere.
Fix nation has always gone out of their way to advise me on how to help community cats, taken great care of my fosters I bring in for sterilization, and help others maintain their feral cat colonies. That's why whenever I have a spare dollar, it goes to them.
FixNation was wonderful in helping us get our rescue kitten neutered. They were prompt with communication and got us in at the last minute. You can't ask for better!
The very best help i could have ever found. When needing assistance to get a large colony of cats under control. Fixnation gave me the training and resources i needed to trap, neuter, and return all of them over a comfortable period of time. Now they are all back in their natural environment happier, healthier, quieter, and very adorable. AND, i wont need extra fingers to count them.
Thank you, Fixnation
Joe F
I am most grateful to FixNation for providing free spay and neuter services to feral cats. There is no other way I could have kept the feral cat population in my neighborhood under control, due to limited funds. The staff is a great crew of people, very professional and friendly and always keep in touch either by phone or e-mail. The cats have gotten excellent care. It was worth driving out of the way to get this much needed service. The cats are thriving in my area, with no need to worry about unwanted kittens being born. Thank you again and again to Fix Nation and their generous sponsors.
My fiancé and I reached out to Fixnation about 5 months ago. We have been taking care of a cat colony with over 25 cats for the past 5 years. We attended an amazing class and received two cat traps to begin trapping and releasing. So far we have been able to get 90% of our colony fixed! Fixnation has been such a blessing for us and most importantly the cats they have helped. They are the best. We cannot thank them enough for everything they have done. Cats that we were unable to give the proper antibiotics received care and are thriving. Cats that gave birth to a litter of sick kittens every few months are now healthy.
Our experience with Fixnation has been outstanding, the staff is truly amazing. We can't thank them enough!!!!
I cannot thank Fixnation enough for what they have done for us and our cat colony. We have taken care of cats for many years and struggle to pay for them to be fixed and afford meds and flea control. Most places that are free or low cost do not do a good job at making sure the cats are pain free. Fixnation does wonders, they take the time and effort to make sure every cat is comfortable and taken care of. The staff is amazing, they are so kind and helpful! They have given the cats we care for a chance to live out their lives without fighting and constant pregnancies. The cats have a chance to live long, healthy and happy lives. We owe it all to Fixnation!!
Fixnation is the BEST. Because of them I was able to get 2 free traps and save all our 3 unfixed community feral cats. We need more organizations like Fixnation in order to save all our feral / homeless cats and make their lives easier , healthier and better. Thanks Fixnation.
Not only is this organization A W E S O M E , A M A Z I N G, K I N D &
S W E E T but the staff is as well.
I love you, FIXNATION, for all you do for the feral cats. The Momma cat had 4 litters in less than 2 years, that I know of, and now she and one of the Daddy's and her 4 siblings are saved from further reproducing, thx to FIXNATION. Hopefully, I can trap the last Daddy soon.
I have met nothing but wonderful people while @ FIXNATION. Please support them. They need your donations to continue their wonderful work.
P.S. God Bless those wonderful Veterinarians that donate their time and love for this wonderful cause. Hugs, Gena B.
I am a donor & client of FixNation. They have help us control the exponential grown of the feral colony at my workplace. It has been in-check for four years now!
With the traps FixNation has loaned to us, we have had 14 cats and kittens fixed for FREE and released at my workplace. We've even been able to find homes for a couple of abandoned tames, because they were fixed (for a very low cost) and had a clean bill of health from the dedicated staff at FixNation.
FixNation doesn't just "fix" cats, they help stop coyote attacks in residential and urban areas by keeping cat populations down. This keeps cats and predators safe. It also helps preserve bird, lizard, and rodent life- all vital to a healthy environment!
These folks are great! Please consider making a donation to them today!
I want to thank you all so much for the wonderful work you do. If I had to pay for all the feral cats that I have had fixed by you they would not be fixed now. Thanks to fixnation the very busy momma cat will not be having litter's every three months now, nor will any of the offspring she has had on my property every have or make any more kitties.
You not only treat the animals wonderfully but you are so kind to those of us that bring them in. I only wish I lived closer so I could volunteer, but the antelope valley is just too far away. I tell everyone what a wonderful organization you are. Thank you again for all you do. You are appreciated.
FixNation has been my go-to spay/neuter clinic. I live in Highland Park where there is a large population of homeless cats. Since I do not have the money to fix all of them myself, I appreciate the reduced rates that FixNation offers. Additionally, each time I have brought a cat to be fixed, the staff and volunteers have been caring, informative, and efficient. I plan to get trained on how to trap cats now so that I can continue to make a difference in the homeless cat population in my community. FixNation inspired me to continue this important work because of the ease in which they offer their services.
Wonderful, wonderful amazing group. I had some feral kitties in my backyard, and didn't know quite what to do. Fixnation was great in helping me learn how to use a trap, and getting the kitties fixed and vaccinated. They run shop with military precision, and the kitties were in and out (and recovered) in no time at all. Both cats I fixed are doing wonderfully, and fixnation was a huge part of that! It was encouraging to see so many people there bringing in feral cats, and I am so happy so see fixnation doing a great job of spreading the word about TNR!
TNR is a wonderful, important program that saves and improves the lives of outdoor cats. Thank you for helping the cats!
I brought in my two kittens a year ago and was amazed by how efficient the office is run. I was also struck by how many people line up so very early in the morning, both to have their animals served and more importantly, the feral population. I donated that very day because the service they provide is vital to the feral cat population.
Their fees should encourage people to spay/neuter their cats. The added bonus is the chip and tipping of their ears to identify the cat population. Please give what you can to this organization. They deserve it!
FixNation is an extraordinarily well-oiled cat fixing machine! They manage to spay and neuter thousands of animals in any given month, making the process for the caregivers and trappers seemless. They are the most organized, clean, and professional clinics I have ever seen. I have taken a couple litters of kittens I've fostered to them for spays and neuters and the process was phenomenal. They have great knowledge and expertise in veterinary medicine. All the kittens exhibited no side effects to the anesthesia and were remarkably active after their surgeries. I have used other clinics for TNR and foster cats and saw a marked difference in post-op behavior and condition of the cats. Sometimes I wonder if the other places are not as diligent in making sure the cats aren't getting too much anesthesia. Anyway, I am happy to work with FixNation and look forward to many more spays and neuters for kitties I find in the street that need my help.
I started volunteering at the Best Friends Catnippers clinics several years ago. In one day, with the help of donated time of vets, vet techs, vet students, rescue groups and good hearted volunteers, as many as 150 cats and kittens would be sterilized and vaccinated and some would even find foster homes. But that was one day every other month and it was clear that the need for a more frequent clinic was desperately needed. Enter FixNation. Not only will they spay/neuter and vaccinate feral cats for free, but they offer very reasonable low cost services to the general public who just do not have the $300 some vets are asking for a simple, long reaching solution to the problem of over population. I have referred so many people who have come into cat adoptions to FixNation when they otherwise felt they had no options. If you want to help make a difference, donate your time and/or money to this amazing organization.
I started feeding a feral cat that showed up in my yard last October 2012... Largely due in part because she was hunting and killing the wild finches and morning doves I would feed in the yard. Once I started feeding her, she stopped killing the birds. In early February of this year (2013), my husband discovered that she had given birth in our shed to a bright orange tabby. As soon as the kitten was old enough, I contacted FixNation, was referred to me by a co-worker who fosters cats.
The staff there are knowledgeable and friendly. They handle the feral mom cat and her kitten with great care. I am very thankful for FixNation and the services they provide both tame and feral cats.
ALL cats, cat owners, fosters, etc... are fortunate that FixNation is available to them.
A feral mother cat and 3 of her kittens "asked" me for help. I contacted FixNation and they were great. At first I had an attitude about attending the training before getting the traps but I learned so much that I was quickly disabused of it. The trapping went EXACTLY as they said with regards to which one to trap first and what to do once one has trapped them. FixNation even saved the sight of the mother cat who had a 4" dried grass (w/barb -type) blade stuck under her eyelid. I have cared for them over a year. Sadly, in the last few weeks I have not seen the mother cat nor one of her daughter; I think coyotes might have gotten them even though my yard is fenced in. I take comfort in knowing that they did not die of starvation. One of her daughters started to show me affection and she comes in the house for a while most nights. Taking care of them has helped me with not dwelling on my own problems too much. Fixnation snips the right ear a little to show animal control that the cat has been "fixed". Please let other people know this about ferals so people can focus on fixing the ones that have not already been fixed.
Amazing organization! They give you all of the information you need, including training and providing the traps for a successful T-N-R program. I admire all of the work they do!
The BEST animal services nonprofit!!! I started working with this group when they were quite small and from the beginning they have been organized, friendly and wonderfully helpful people. I have brought lots of cats in to them for fixing, both pets and ferals, and they do a wonderful job with all of them! With the feral cats, I have never had to pay a dime for them, except what I was willing to donate. And their tame cat services are very reasonably priced. I recommend them all the time to other cat owners. They also provide wonderful training for feral cattrappers and caretakers. You can tell everyone who comes in to their very busy facility loves and respects the work this group does. Everyone is happy and pleasant, even at 7am! And even if you don't do things just as they instructed, they are patient and helpful. A truly wonderful group! They deserve 10 stars!
Wonderful group. These people are doing a great service for cats and the people who tend to the care of feral cat colonies. These people receive A+ from me
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A unique charity that is like no other in the nation that I know of. They are the single greatest weapon against homeless animals in Los Angeles. The people who work there are tireless in their quest to tackle this enormous problem. Without this group, the city would have countless more homeless cats. They do great work!
Well, I fit this category as well as client served and occasional volunteer, in addition to being a volunteer tutor coordinator for an Adult Literacy Program , so I feel qualified to say that Fixnation is
outstanding in its services to feral cats, which would not be possible without its dedicated volunteers who must indeed have an extremely competent coordinator. I spent some time recently at Fixnation having a feral adoptee chipped and had a chance to observe the smoothness of the intake process especially...I was really impressed with the teamwork of the volunteers in all areas.
I have managed to adopt and house 2 formerly feral cats...and would never have known that part of their history had it not been for the practice of clipping one eartip.
I would love to see Fixnation extend its services to the Northeast Los Angeles Area and Pasadena. There are so many feral cats hiding out in the hills in these areas, coming down to their feeders when the need arises, and so many very low income feeders who remain ignorant of the help they and their kitties could be receiving from Fixnation or a similar service.
I have only been volunteering a short while but every time I go there it is very rewarding. To be able to help such a great organization is an honor. FixNation is dedicated to making a huge impact on the cat overpopulation issue and they are doing amazing work.
FixNation has been an invaluable ally. The veterinarians and volunteers make the humane possible. Over the past few years people have been dumping un-neutered cats when they move out of the neighborhood. The pets become strays; the strays have litters, and soon there's a pack of hungry, un-neutered, feral cats ripping patio furniture and howling in the night. Some of the neighbors wanted to have the cats picked up and euthanized. I fought for a better, more humane, option: capturing, fixing and releasing the cats. I can catch them with my humane traps. But FixNation has my invaluable ally. I couldn't do it without them in this economy. Thank-you FixNation! Bev G./NOHO
FixNation provides an invaluable service in the LA area. I've been feeding a feral cat colony for several years, and each year the food attracts unfixed females who then have kittens. FN provides traps and expert spay-neuter care, including explicit instructions for aftercare. The work hard, they give advice about caring for cats and neighbors who might not be sympathetic to efforts to maintain a colony. LA could use 50 FixNations, and I hope that they get the recognition and support they deserve.
I got a rescue kitty who turned out to be older than her size... my family and I feel in love with her and decided to keep this last one of the litter (the others were placed), but she quickly started to show indicators she was going into heat. With limited monies, we didn't know where to go and what to do. The animal shelter directed us to FixNation in Burbank -- what a blessing! They took really good care of her and the stitches from her spay were the best I've ever seen -- I've had foster kittens I've had to take elsewhere and let me tell you, never again!!!! Our kitten has the smallest, cleanest incision mark ever! And she is healing well -- unlike the last litter (they had so many complications from the wound bleeding to infection). I'll bring all the fosters here! Thank you! The entire experience was great -- everyone was super friendly too.
Our family just moved to a home in West Lancaster and quickly found that there were several feral kitties hanging around our back yard. We kept being awaken in the middle of the night by the sound of them in heat or mating. I went to Petsmart to see if I could speak to anyone about some sort of assistance since I would see cat adoptions there all the time. I found some brochures on "Forgotten Angels Cat Rescue" and "Fixnation". I contacted Cathy at Forgotten Angels first and she put me in touch with Liz Cava at Fixnation who made me several appointments in case I wasn't successful right away and also gave me links to her videos with tips on how to trap. Cathy set me up with a "trap class" in Palmdale and they provided the actual traps and covers free of charge. As of today I have successfully trapped all our ferals (total of 4) thanks to Liz and Cathy's advice and assistance. I can not say enough about how great these programs are. I had to drive an hour each way (Burbank area) a total of 3 trips but it was well worth it. I have given 2 separate donations to Fixnation and will do more in the future. They work so hard for little or no money at all and have to put up with all kinds of craziness. LOL! They really do work on the public donations so please donate anything you can for this wonderful group. I will be donating to Cathy as well for providing the traps that allowed me to get them all. I appreciate everything these people do for these poor creatures. If I find anymore I will do it again. Thank you so much for your help!!!!!
I already had 5 cats of my own and was feeding 3 to 4 strays, then my friends mom died, and she was feeding two cats and they kept having babies, and she was elderly, and diabetic, and not well, and her cats and kittens were starting to run wild, her son just dumped them on my porch, and left food, and drove off, It took me two weeks to catch them all and seperate them, so i could tame them to find homes for the kittens, and keep all of them I did nt find homes for, and I had the 4 females fixed at fix nation, they did a great job, all of my cats are fixed. and they helped me out a whole lot, I now only have 10 cats. I found good homes for the rest. I am thankful for Fixnation. I tell everybody about their program. I have ran into several woman in Palmdale and Lancaster who are on fixed incomes, and are letting their cats multiply, They need help. They dont drive, their on fixed incomes, and their cats they feed are running wild. You need a special program for the elderly. I am having my own financial issues with irs taking more than half of my wages, and i am having to work two jobs. So I am not able to help these woman. IRS is putting me over the edge of the breaking point. DEBBIE
I wasn't a "cat person" before, until I noticed there was a feral cat living outside my house. I began feeding her and soon I noticed she was pregnant and she also had a very bad eye infection. When she had the babies I took all of them to the vet and he recommended keeping them inside the house so I could give mom her medication. He also said he could fix all four cats (mom and the kittens) but of course he would charge a lot of money. I couldn't afford that since I already had two rescued dogs at home. I began searching the internet and found FixNation. I got in touch with Liz Cava (a wonderful person) and she helped me. Mom was fixed first and when the kittens were old enough they were fixed as well. I felt such a relief. I fell in love with the kittens, so I kept them, but since I continued feeding mom outside, more cats started coming to eat. With the help of FixNation, I've been able to trap 15 more cats. They loaned me the traps; were kind enough to keep rescheduling appointments whenever I could not trap any cats and Liz would reply to all of my e-mails. The office staff is very kind and understanding. I really don't know what I would have done without FixNation. Plus, I discovered that cats are wonderful creatures that deserve caring. I'm really grateful for everything that they do.
Everything went well for my first (4) feral cats. This morning, I released them; one did not want to go out, one just walked out, one ran out and one dashed out of the traps! They all look very, very good ! I am so impressed with FixNations Services, excellent, clean work!!! The ear tipping was just enough not over done. Two of the feral cats came back right away to eat and were launching around as usual. I totally understand and agree with bringing them back to their own colony. I am sure they are glad to be back and free once again! You have a great team of workers and your Vets are very professional at thier work, careful and thoughtful. Keep up the good job!!! Thanks everyone!!!
Thank goodness for this AMAZING Clinic. All of us who do TNR (trap neuter return) can only continue our efforts because of Fix Nation. Please support in anyway you v=can and share the word.
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I had a growing problem with feral cats multiplying in my backyard. My daughter found FixNation on the Internet and they saved me from a guaranteed explosion in feline population. FixNation helped me more than I can explain and it was an absolute pleasure to deal with everyone there, to the point where I missed them after fixing the last cat in the colony. I cannot imagine how bad the feral cat situation would be without them.
"I got into into trapping 10 years ago by helping caretakers of various sites to get their strays fixed. These caretakers usually were old ladies without traps, transportation or money to get the cats trapped and pay for the surgery. When Fixnation was set up in 2007 I was able to expand my efforts by having more traps available and not having to pay for the sterilization. I also started to maintain a small trap depot for them in Pasadena thus shortening the trip for trappers in my area. Local volunteers now come to my house for the traps and training but still take the trapped cats to Fixnation in Burbank. Many caretakers and trappers share stories with me about their colonies and all express the same relief that there are no more kittens born in their colonies and the fixed cats thrive and are more healthy. Vicious fights between males stop and the females are no longer pursued by males. FixNation has become essential to our community for the good work they are doing in limiting the expansion of feral cats. I find the staff committed and often going beyond the call of duty to help. I feel good being a volunteer for them. Alice B."
Words can't express the dedication and hard work of this organization. Feral Cats are the forgotten felines and the castoffs of uncaring humans. Fix Nation advocates Trap-Neuter and Return. It also educates people on how to take care of these beautiful creatures and how to control the cat population. They have wonderful volunteers and clients that have dedicated their time to helping with the feral population. With this organization, there has been a decrease in euthanization rates at the shelters .
There is no other non-profit like Fixnation. They are one of a kind, yet they operate conscientiously and with high standards. They have little to no competition, yet they deliver every time. I hope Fixnation is here to stay as they offer a much needed service. I also hope that other non-profits use them as an example of a well run, successful and well respected non-profit.
FixNation was a godsend. After cats being hit by cars, and kittens getting sick from lack of nutrition, I reached out for help. I didn't want the kitties to be put to death but they needed to be fixed so the cycle would stop. I felt overwhelmed but all the people at fixnation reassured me I could take control. My neighbor teamed up with me and in a short year we brought in 100 kitties. I am so happy to say we have Not had 1 new litter of kittens in 2 years. And we actually adopted 1 of the last kittens taken in. All the staff went above and beyond to save the life of this kitty.
Fixnation was so helpful to me when I found feral cats at my work, I was able to trap, spay & return them to the property w/ in just a few weeks. I admired all the hard work everyone does at Fixnation that I wanted to be a part of the Fixnation team, so I now volunteer every week to help others who love cats as much as I do.
they are meticulous in their care of the cats and despite the large volume of cats which are fixed there on a daily basis, they are very careful not to make any mistakes. I and other rescuers who use them on a regular basis feel very lucky to have FIX NATION available to us. I do not know what we would do without them!
When I moved into my house, there was a feral colony there to greet me and my family. We had cats of our own so we needed to ensure all cats were spayed and neutered. I went online and solicited help from the rescue community. My prayer was answered by Stray Cat Alliance and they got me in touch with Fixnation for the TNR I needed. For me, this is the best place to get feral and stray cats spayed and neutered because they are there for you five days a week. You can go there, call them or email them for any information you might need. If they cannot answer your question, they put you in contact with someone who can. They always have the best interests of the cats at heart. The reason the help from them is to me life-changing is because after I got all my neighborhood cats fixed, I have gone on to helping others trap and I now make a weekly trip to Fixnation to take cats from my area to Burbank. I believe if Fixnation was not available to me, I would be spending a lot of time searching for veterinarians and researching their services. Thank heavens for Fixnation!! Spread the word.
I have been trapping and rescuing cats in LA for 15 years. I used to getting the cats fixed with different vets. Paying for it myself, limited the amount of TNR I was able to do.
Since I discovered Fixnation, not only can I help more cats, the cats are also getting much better service.
In the past I was just able to get them fixed. With Fixnation they are getting vaccinated, flea treated, given fluids and many other treatments, Fixnation provides. I am forever grateful for Fixnation!!!
Their service is outstanding, the difference they make in the lives of cats and the people who care for them is remarkable.
The staff is helpful, kind, compassionate and I love them for their dedication!
I couldn’t go on without them.
Time after Time in my rescue efforts I ran into people, neighbors and unfortunately vets who are uneducated when it comes to feral cats and lacking the compassion and support one would hope for. Many times I was physically, financially and mentally exhausted.
Coming to Fixnation is like being embraced, you are understood, cared for and everybody get’s it!!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you
If I ever win the lottery you are the first to benefit!!!
You deserve every donation possible for your great service!!!
I have been trapping & releasing feral cats for several years now. I would seek out places that had deals to fix these poor unfortunate animals.So many times I left feeling that they really didn't get the best. I ran into some women who told me about Fix Nation. So I filled out the application and made a trip to Fix Nation. I will say it is the best place I have ever gone to & I have gone to many clinics. I have been going to Fix Nation now for a couple of years & I really hope that I never have to go any were else ever again. The people @ Fix Nation really show how much they care for these cats. You have a special problem with a cat they help you out the best they can. Right now they are helping me out with trying to get a pregnant feral in for care. It has been such a blessing to have a good clinic that is free for feral cats. With everything going on with the economy I can still feed all my feral cats & get them fixed @ Fix Nation for free. Knowing that they get the best care from compassionate people. I really feel so good taking my feral cats to Fix Nation. I just love how organized they are as well. It is just the BEST!
FixNation is a lifesaver, both for countless animals and for people like me, trying to make a positive difference in our communities' animals' lives. They lift our burdens with their excellent services, efficiency, and compassion, making it possible for us to do infinitely more than we could without them. I am so grateful to the entire organization; I only wish there were more FixNations all over the world!
Our neighborhood had a sudden influx of cats and kittens. I was taking them to a local discounted vet but I realized I couldn't afford to do it all. A friend told me about Fixnation and the amazing work they do to help feral cats get fixed to live a healthier happier life and to help individuals who couldn't burden all the costs. I just wished every city had an organization like Fixnation that helped the public help the stray and feral cats and those who want to do the right thing by the cats but who financially cannot. Fixnation is a true champion and hero.
I have been taking cats/kittens to FixNation, as well as a couple of other Feral Organizations for about two years now. They all provide a wonderful, and very much needed service to the cats and the community. Without them, I would never have been able to help control the cat population in my neighborhood. BUT, FIXNATION is by far the best! They are so totally organized, responsive, and caring. They have gone out of their way so many times to help the cats/kittens that I have brought it. Not just with spay/neuter, but helping these poor animals in so many other ways. This is a great organization, and I wish we had many more just like them in every city and county in the US. FIXNATION is FANTASTIC! Liz, Karn, the technicians -- they have all been wonderful. Janet Mattsson
I emailed Fixnation for help with 5 feral cats. I filled out the online questionnaire and waited a week, no response. I emailed again and was told they received my app and they would call me in a week. I did get a call a week later for a woman that was very unhelpful. I had one trap but I needed to be lent at least 4 more so that I could try to trap all of the cats at once. The woman told me I had one trap and I did not need to be lent another. When I insisted she told me I would have to wait more than a month to actually get the traps. She was extremely unhelpful and to me it was a waste of time. She told me there was other places I could take these cats for spay and neuter and rudely told me that anybody else I spoke with would tell me the same thing. The Fixnation web site is very helpful but it misled me into thinking that the person that would call me would be helpful too. I ended up buying 2 traps and taking my ferals to the Spay Neuter Project LA and they deserve 5 stars for their customer service!
I have always noticed roaming cats in my nieghborhood over the years but always thought they belonged to someone, until one day I notice kittens running around . I strated feeding the mom and babies then more homeless cats started coming. I felt sorry for them and I read about the difference betwween ferel cats strays and tamed. I witnessed kittens dying of sickness or getting hit by cars. It was very heart breaking, kittens were born in our yard . I knew I had to get momcat fixed and kittens. The two kittens were socialized by us and were rescued . They are our pets now, but I still needed mom to get fixed and two other females . We did not want any more cats or kittens sufferingso I searched in the internet about TNRbut all the ones I found were only areas restricted, such as Pasadena. The kittens were fixed by my vet paid of course but I couldn't afford all the others ferals much less handle them they are wild. I fainally found Fixnation at my niece's dance studio! It was a flyer telling about this free program TNR! I contacted them and so far I've gotten the three females fixed and Three tom cats! I just need two more tom cats . Fixnation is a blessing for feral cats, and people should care for them in each city and nieghborhoods. I left flyers at places where I noticed ferals cats are fed, I hope these people take advantage of getting these cats helped ,and not just feeding them.
I've been taking stray cats in my neighborhood to get fixed for nearly 3 years and never had an issue. They do amazing work, which is much needed in LA! The staff/volunteers are wonderful, and the facility is clean and well organized. Thank you, Fix Nation!
I was never really a cat person, per se, an animal lover in general. Last year, I had to make arrangements for a crazy ginger to move to the UK with his owner, whom I was a live-in assistant to. I moved to a part of town where residents let their dogs run free, and no one seems to think about fixing their animals, let alone the ferals. Even though that 'little ginger %$#!' was a handful, I missed him, and hatched a plan to adopt a cat from the nearby North Central Animal Shelter. Well, I didn't have to; only days after I told a friend about this plan, a short-haired ginger appeared in my backyard! At first I thought it was a female, as its belly was so distended, but it was an intact boy, who was sleeping on my bed within a week. I knew of the importance of spaying and neutering, and did a little research. I brought HP Lovecat in to FixNation, rather astounded by the endless carts full of mewling, occupied traps, the dedication of the folks I dealt with, and, upon my return, the feline knowledge of the staff (I learned, for instance, that ginger cats are more prone to skin issues, and that my little guy had a foot infection, which they were able to provide me low cost medicine for onsite.) I was even given information on low cost health clinics and other resources. To find out that there are over one million homeless cats in LA proper (coupled with the appalling trend of 'owner surrendered' pets, including senior cats, left at county shelters as of late), no person with a soul should forgo helping, if they can. And FixNation makes it so easy to do so! With the training and humane traps they provide, as well as the no-cost to trappers policy, you can't loose. As Gandhi famously stated, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." I am constantly singing the praises of FixNation, often to total strangers (as I did last night, at a performance by the trained cat act, the Acro-Cats). I even wrote about FixNation for the BEST OF LA issue of the LA Weekly: http://www.laweekly.com/bestof/2011/award/best-feral-cat-spay-clinic-1513714/. Supprting FixNation, to me, is so much better than sending off a check to some far away animal cause, because the results are right in front of your eyes. I love FixNation!
I have worked with countless nonprofits, both for animals and humans. I know of no charity more worthy than Fix Nation. What's best about FN is that they promote REAL solutions to the overpopulation of cats in our nation. Instead of simply rescuing, FN promotes a long-term solution which is the spaying and neutering of cats. They make it available to everyone and for all cats. This helps the thousands of cats that are currently homeless but more importantly PREVENTS the suffering of millions and millions of cats by fixing the cats now alive.
There is a feral cat colony where I work. The CEO said that he would be calling county animal control to have the cats removed, and directed employees to stop feeding the cats immediately. I asked permission to extend the time frame prior to calling animal control by a week or so, which he graciously agreed to do. He even agreed to make a significant donation to any group that would come on site and help. What a nightmare followed. I must have made thirty phone calls and sent a dozen e-mails, trying to get some help. You've heard the term, "crazy cat lady?" One after another after another, from the woman who said she would come to trap the cats for $3000 per cat, to the woman who told me it is my fault if the cats continue to suffer, because all I have to do is to learn how to trap them. Really? At my place of employment? I'm somehow going to learn how to trap cats? FixNation was no help at all. They gave me their extensive list of terms and conditions, and no matter how many times I faxed them the explanation of the situation, they claimed they did not receive my fax. It saddens me that I was unable to generate any help for these poor critters. I have no words of praise for FixNation.
I was spending a lot of time at the Los Alamitos Race Track. Not betting, but around the stables. Where did all these cats come from? There were a lot of mice, but do cats really enjoy eating them or just catching them. There were a couple of people who were feeding about 10 cats each. And then I became one of the feeders. It's unusual to be allowed to visit all the stables, expecially at night. But I make friends easily so I was invited to visit each one of them at my discretion. It wasn't for the million dollar horses, though. It was for the cats. I didn't even pay attention to the horses. "You have been in my barn over 10 times and you didn't even notice Freaky," Adan Farias would say, and then he would laugh. Adan was crazy about cats. He had the best quarter horse in the country and he put as much effort into caring for his cats. The cat population was exploding and I started caring for more and more cats. Even the vets would send me to a sick or injured cat explaining that they had never treated small animals. So I became the "cat man," or the "cat doctor." Litter after litter of cats, it was cat season. I contacted various agencies with limited success. A cat rescue volunteer, a track employee, suggested FixNation. I called FN, explained my situation, and FN rolled out the red carpet. It was a very long carpet. Trap training; rules, policies and procedures and a bunch of cages and covers and off I went. My two kids, both jockeys, wanted to help. For weeks we captured, transported, to and from, the strays and ferrals to FixNation. FN personnel were beyond incredible with their help. They loved my cats, each and every one of the over 100 that were spayed and neutered to date. The project continues and we probably have another 100 to do. And we will, with the kind help of FixNation. My son, Jockey Eswan Flores, was so impressed with FixNation that he is currently sponsoring them at the Santa Anita Race Track. Eswan is proudly wearing his pants with the FixNation Logo. I am honored to tell this story about a group of people who want to make a difference in the lives of cats.
To whom it may concern... In 2004 I moved into a room to rent in the back of a house in Woodland hills. Every time I would enter or exit the dwelling creatures would scatter. It wasn't long until these starving animals were my introduction to animal welfare. I didn't do much but feed them until I witnessed what they do to their sickly young...Eat them! Appalled and shocked I got on the internet and found a place I could take them to stop the reproduction process.. I talked with two lady's who opened up my heart in a way that changed my life. Karn Myers and Elizabeth Cava taught me how to be a 'catch and release' trapper. I gratefully spay/neutered over a dozen cats from that colony. This as you know stopped the unnecessary destruction of hundreds of feral cats. Last month I spay/neutered 5 more from my new residence in West Hills. While I was at the amazing non profit facility that they have put together I witnessed the most humane folks take time out of there lives to selflessly help animals... I walked out of there with tears. Thank you, thank you, thank you ' Fix Nation Inc' ! M Forcier
My heart broke two years ago as I witnessed two tiny kittens in my apartment building so hungry that they were eating a black plastic bag. I knew I had to do something about this endless cycle of misery for homeless cats having kittens that they could not feed. After making inquiries from different cat charities, I was refered to FixNation. They are totally dedicated to the cause of humanely reducing the feral cat population of Los Angeles via their Trap Neuter Return program. I have managed to somewhat stabalize the colony in my area through TNR and keep a regular eye on the cats remaining by giving them food and water. The job that the Karn Myers and all the volunteers at FixNation is not glamarous but they are at it Mon to Fri working hard to help stray cats at their excellent facility. Thank you Fixnation for giving hope to people like myself who can with your asssistance do something for these poor creatures.
Hello there, first off I want to thank Karn, Liz and the staff at Fix Nation. Have you been to the Lancaster pound or SPCA lately? They are so overcrowded that they put down the feral cats within three days, the tame cats are put down within 5-7 days. Put down as in destroy/killed, some unwanted/ no longer loved, no room for helpless cat/kittens (yes kittens too) that some careless/irresponsible person BROUGHT to the shelter. Yes these animals are either picked up or an individual brings them there. There's thousands that meet an untimely death in the shadows, without free/low cost spay/neutering programs that Fixnation provides, there would be thousands more. I've brought in 10 feral cats, and I would not have been able to afford to do it without them.
I trap cats all over the area and use the services of FIX NATION on a weekly basis. They love ferals and the care the ferals recieve at FIX NATION is unmatched by anyone. They do their utmost to accommodate the often unexpected situations which sometimes occurr when I am trapping feral cats in the middle of the night. Once I only had appointments for 3 cats but I was using a large drop trap and 10 cats went into the trap! I had no choice but to trap them all. FIX NATION was able to spay/neuter all 10 cats for me which was so helpful. Another time I caught a feral with a leg that was almost totally amputated and they performed the amputation for me. They have really stepped forward to assist in all manners related to my feral cat trapping and I would be in serious trouble without them as would all my fellow cat trapper friends. The staff is very competent and the facilities are clean and well organized. I am so thankful every day of my life for FIX NATION and their incredible staff.
I became "involuntarily" involved in feral cats when a feral colony moved into my property many tears ago. Since then I have been TNR'ing all the cats in my neighborhood. When I discovered FixNation it was a godsend for me, and the many cats I was now trapping with TNR. This organization has now Spay/Neutered nearly 80,000 feral Cats in Southern California alone. This has prevented literally "Millions" of unwanted homeless kittens. Everyone else is mostly "Talk", but Fixnation is the only 5-day a week Feral Spay/Neuter clinic in the country, and their impact on the feral cat communities in Southern California has been nothing less than spectaular. I am extremely proud to volunteer my time to them.
I was a volunteer with the Best Friends Catnipper clinics, supporting their TNR (trap, neuter, and return) program for feral and homeless cats. Since I believe whole-heartedly in the philosophy of TNR, it was natural that when FixNation was established to support the same goals, I wanted to help. I, along with other volunteers, respond to phone messages and emails from both long-tiime clients and new clients-to-be, helping with everything from processing applications, giving information, to explaining our protocols and scheduling reservations for spay/neuter services. Like most non-profits, I'm sure that FixNation would benefit from additional fund-raising activities so that it could expand its services and resources.
Fixnation has been the backbone and major support of my own Cat Rescue and Adoption Group called Krazy For Kats. I began my work in rescue a few years ago when I was called on by a friend to assist a feral cat and her babies in a backyard. It was my 1st experience in working with ferals and while I have had cats before, I was unaware of the extent of the homeless cat population in Los Angeles. When I took the kittens to a local vet and told them about the feral colony in the neighborhood, they immediately had me contact Karn Myers and Mark Dodge to get educated on proper TNR. When I rescued this first feral cat family, I realized that I had a burning desire to work more closely with animals. Karn invited me to volunteer at their free spay/neuter clinic a week later. I was shocked at the amount of cats that were brought in to be fixed! I never knew there were people who actually dedicated their time and energy to help these homeless, starved and often injured cats on the streets of LA! I found that I could no longer turn a blind eye. I was so impressed by the dedication of Karn and Mark that I immediately began to volunteer at their spay/neuter clinics. I started with TNR and then began taking in the baby kittens to place for adoption. While working with Fixnation, my own rescue group was formed and I brought 100's of cats per year to their clinic for medical treatments. I have been with Fixnation from the beginning and watched it grow into the amazing organization that they are. During my volunteer work, I was able to get first hand knowledge on how to take care of the cat/kitten rescues, how to educate the public on spay/neuter in my cat adoptions and become a part of a team of animal lovers that have devoted their time to saving lives. Fixnation has become THE place to go for all rescue workers in TNR. It is also where we refer our adopters for basic medical care with their own cats. The clinic staff and vets are extremely knowledgeable, caring and always there to assist you. Fixnation is one of the GREAT Nonprofits of California and deserves to be recognized on the highest levels. Thank you Karn and Mark of Fixnation for your vision, dedication and love for cats. You are an inspiration to us all! Michele Guzy, Founder Krazy For Kats, Inc.
FixNation shines like a beacon of hope in the fight to reduce the population of homeless felines in Los Angeles. Thousands of cats and kittens living on the streets count on FixNation to help them stop the over-population problem. These dedicated and caring individuals provide free, full-time spay/neuter clinics for homeless stray and feral cats. They take the time to educate people on TNR, loan out humane traps and offer support and guidance. And its all free of charge for feline ferals. But, they do not stop there. They also provide low-cost, affordable spay/neuter services for tame pet cats. These folks stay focused on their mission, reamin positive and friendly despite seeing an unceasing demand for their services every day, week after week. God Bless Karn and Mark and Liz and all the many folks of FixNation who fight the good fight on behalf of the unfortunate and homeless cats of our city to make a better life for them.
I am writing you about the wonderful clinic for cats, FixNation, which provides free spay and neutering for feral and stray cats, and reduced rates for homed cats. Between FixNation and their monthly CatNipper clinics, they have seen close to 79,000 cats since their creation. I live in and around areas of Los Angeles with a high volume of feral cats. Because of FixNation's existance, my helpers and I have been able to take close to 1500 cats for spaying and neutering to thier clinic from 2007 through 2011. This invaluable service not only helps the lives of thes altered animals. It helps to relieve the emotional and financial burdens of the people who care for them, as well as calming antagonism in certain neighborhoods. The staff and volunteers are incredibly dedicated, thoughtful and professional. They have made an incredible diffference in so many areas in the southland that I deal with( Lincoln Heights, Highland Park, Cypress Park, East Los Angeles, Julian township in San Diego county, to name a few) and I am only one trapper. Please help them to continue this invaluable work.
This is the best Spay and Neuter (S/N) clinic in Los Angeles if not Southern California. They have perfected the process from the moment the cat is brought in to the clinic to when it leaves. New S/N clinics should copy the model for the well being of the cats and the human. For the huge volume of S/N Fix Nation gets through successfully on a daily basis (anyway from 80 to over 100 cats), it is a testament of their professionalism and Veterinary skills. Dr. Creighton rocks. She and all the other Vets will go out of their way to help the kitties even though they are a strict S/N clinic. The Vet techs are also remarkable in keeping everything straight. These people really really care about the feral kitties. Great job Fix Nation!
FixNation is an example of what an animal welfare agency should be. They provide spay/neuter services to feral cats at no cost. The positive effect of eliminating the ability of stray cats to breed is huge. It impacts the community, fiscally and ethically by preventing stray animals from re-populating feral colonies with more and more homeless cats. FixNation's value is almost impossible to calculate. First rate vet care available from a dedicated, talented staff dramatically improves the life of every animal that passes through the clinic. They operate on a very tight budget and deserve support (of all kinds) from the public that benefits from their services.
My perspective on FixNation is from the inside looking out, as I manage operations from top to bottom every day. This being said, my bias is tempered by the fact that I always seek fairness and honesty in all I do. Let me say that I am grateful for everyone who has helped make FixNation what it is today, the only organization ever established dedicated to delivering to the community 100% of the resources needed to make TNR effective all under one roof, and fixing upwards of 70 to 90 cats per day, 5 days a week. Seeing all the caregivers, volunteers, staff members, directors and donors who make contributions to us makes me realize that teamwork is transcending and has made FixNation a truly great operation, which we are proud to see has been embraced by Los Angeles so enthusiastically.
Thanks to the community for embracing FixNation, the organization I and my wife have worked so hard to make a lasting difference and bring about the Day of No More Homeless Cats in LA. Thanks also to all the volunteers, donors and staff for your invaluable contributions. The combination of all the above has created a force unlike any seen ever before, and that makes FixNation the best of its kind. No wonder Los Angeles Magazine rated us the "Best of LA" last year. Seriously, as an insider having sacrificed a great deal to help FixNation, I know what an impact we've made and continue to make, so keep it up everyone!
I started volunteering for Fixnation almost two years ago because I believed in their mission, and they responded promptly to my email! I'm always amazed how many nonprofits don't do such a simple thing. I have worked with scheduling and customer service, cleanup, small fix-it jobs around the clinic, and with art. Twice a month, I create new promotional art for the bulletin board in the lobby, and have also worked with Fixnation to create fine art cards to thank special donors. This is a great group of people doing really important work.
FixNation has spayed 4 of the feral cats in my townhouse complex. They have been so helpful through the whole process, providing trapping tips and care tips for feral populations. TNR is the best and most humane way to manage feral cat populations and FixNation provides such a valuable service to the community.
The individuals that make Fixnation possible do some outstanding and humane work. Thank you for assisting me in TNRing my colony of cats. I have always loved cats and helped in every which way possible. But I found myself with two female cats birthing up to two times a year and soon had a colony in my front yard! It was difficult to see how many of these little guys would eventually die due to irresponsible drivers, extreme weather, etc... I would not have known what to do without Fixnation, after TNRing the colony stopped multiplying and were not running wild through the neighborhood like before. They became friendlier and somewhat tame with me. THANK YOU! May your mission continue to grow and teach us how to be responsible pet owners.
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My fiance and I purchased a new home last May, and unbeknownst to us there was a rather large feral cat population that came with the territory. This summer we were able to TNR six cats with the help of Heaven on Earth "Spayship" program and of course FixNation. We're so glad that we found FixNation, they have implemented a very effective and feasible solution to a situation that can quickly get out of hand. Though we are hopeful that we won't see anymore "unwanted" kitties roaming the 'hood, if we do find any others in need of S/N we wouldn't hesitate to work with Heaven on Earth and FixNation again. And, we'd certainly recommend them to anyone with a similar situation.
FixNation is a GREAT resource. One cat "abandoned" in a park quickly became 5 and then 11. With their program, I was able to Trap-Neuter-Return all of the cats in the "colony" and it is no longer expanding. I will never bring another cat to the pound!
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FixNation is the answer to the prayers of countless feral cat caretakers! It offers free spay & neuter services for stray and feral cats allowing caretakers to fix entire colonies at no cost to the individual - which would have otherwise been financially impossible! Because of FixNation thousands and thousands of cats will be fixed and the cycle of multiple litters of homeless kittens born on the street will be stopped. FixNation is providing an extremely valuable service to the LA community and surrounding areas - improving the lives of cats & colonies and working toward the day when there will be no more homeless pets!
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I "found" FixNation in January 2009 after three feral cats "found" our backyard. I truly had never heard of feral cats much less how many of them there are. We fell in love with these three and knew they should be fixed. FixNation responded to me nearly immediately, taught me how to trap, LOANED me traps, and provided FREE fixing for them. I found it all hard to believe! They helped me give these three little guys an even greater shot at better lives than me simply providing food. Then some more cats showed up, and FixNation helped me take care of all of them as well. One day while waiting for my cat to be brought out for discharge after surgery, I had a chance to watch the staff BUSTING THEIR BUTTS. I thought they might like some volunteer help, and sure enough they did. I've been there for just under a year. To this day it still amazes me to watch the passion and dedication these folks have to their cause. At work every day Monday through Friday at 6:45 a.m.??? Barely pausing for some lunch??? Going home HOPEFULLY by 5:00 p.m. so they can come back and do it all again tomorrow??? These people are inspirational, and I am so glad I am able to contribute.
Review from Guidestar
FixNation is an organization that is providing a desperately needed service to help LA's homeless cats and reduce their numbers. I have been consistently impressed with what I learn about FixNation and their work! In just 4 years they have already fixed nearly 75,000 cats! This has prevented millions of kittens from being born. They train community trappers to help manage homeless colonies and provide free traps as well. Everyone should know about FixNation -- taking advantage of their services and also spreading the word to others! I hope to trap my first feral soon, with FixNation's support.
Fix Nation is an amazing facility! Truly state of the art with caring vets and staff. I foster mom cats and kittens from the shelter and I take all of them to Fix Nation to be spayed and neutered . It could not been more convenient as they are so well run and organized. I have been so delighted with their services that a volunteered one time to help paint the facility so I was fortunate to see all the behind the scenes care which is how I can confidently state it is state of the art. So clean, with all the latest technology, equipment, etc. They even have warmers to keep the cats/kittens cozy while they are recuperating. Human hospitals could take a lesson. I can't say enough wonderful things about Fix Nation and I of course refer anyone and everyone I can there. We are so lucky to have this facility offering these services and everyone should utilize them so there are no more unfixed animals!
I have had the good fortune of utilizing FixNation's services for a few years and am eternally grateful to them. I have taken many cats, both family pets and ferals, to FixNation to be spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and de-wormed. Every time I visit FixNation, i am greeted by friendly, capable people who are always helpful and kind to the cats and me. Having had such wonderful experiences, I have convinced friends to bring their cats in to FixNation as well. A friend of mine has performed surgeries at FixNation and she said the facilities and care given are better than many private practices. FixNation is well-organized, clean, highly capable and leaves visitors feeling hopeful for the future of cats In our communities. I am forever in debt to the kindness and services provided by FixNation.
FixNation 02/14/2012
We're very sorry that you were not satisfied with FixNation's services. Our program supports community members who volunteer to trap homeless cats and bring them to us to be spayed and neutered. We provide all of the training and resources needed to trap cats, including the loan of free traps, and classes are offered weekly. At this time we do not have staff in place to work in the community actively trapping cats. We certainly would never state that we would trap cats for a fee, much less $3000! You must have confused communicating with our office with someone else.