FMCA is a wonderful charity that aims to support cats in Montgomery County, MD. They frequently help adopt out socialized community cats. ALSO, they help fund TNR for many community cats that cannot be adopted out. They also have volunteers that help TNR community cats. I can't begin to express my gratitude for all they do.

(They have helped fund TNR for my community cats. There are so many good things I can say just as a community member too.)

I began volunteering with FMCA because I read about their adoption process and thought it was very thorough. I have been doing trap, neuter, return (TNR) work for a decade but adopting out the friendly cats had always been difficult for me. I was looking for an organization that had a good infrastructure for this and I've had a really great experience with FMCA. It seems like a lot of groups do just TNR work or just adoptions, or only fundraising and advocacy, this is the first organization I've come across works across the spectrum of issues related to unwanted cats. They are currently providing funds for me to TNR several "community cats" in my area, this keeps cats out of the shelter, particularly cats that are not adoptable. They also support caretakers by helping them to resolve complaints about colonies. They have the most thorough vetting process for potential adopters that I have seen, this is really crucial for people like me who are great at trapping, caring for, and socializing cats, but would otherwise struggle with the adoption process. I love that FMCA works across the whole organism not just one piece.

I have been volunteering for FMCA for years and while they are not the first group I have experience working with, they are by far the best! Careful consideration is taken during the process of adopting the rescues to ensure that they are going to the best forever homes available. Bonded pairs are not split up and single animal households are carefully chosen for those animals who need that level of care. The volunteers at all levels are highly dedicated to their role, big or small, in helping every animal they meet. The TNR program supported by FMCA is amazing because the feral colonies are monitored for vetting needs and friendly stray individuals are nursed and then made available for adoption. The health and well-being of the animals comes first and I am proud to say I can be a part of the efforts.

I have been volunteering with Friends of Montgomery County Animals for over 10 years. I don't even live in Montgomery County anymore, but I like this organization so much, that I continue to volunteer. All of the fosters, other volunteers, and board members are so dedicated to finding good homes for our furry friends. All of the animals are lovingly cared for until they can be placed in their forever homes. I believe in the mission, and I am proud to support this wonderful group. These people enjoy the challenge, work hard, and make a difference.

This nonprofit has been helping animals for more than 40 years. They are an all volunteer group that among other projects, helps trap and neuter outdoor cats. I came across an individual in need that was overwhelmed with 40 feral cats indoor and outside his property in need of vet care and neutering. I called several places locally and none were able to help quickly except FMCA. With swift grace a volunteer met me on the site where the cats were and scooped up the most sick ones (kittens) and put them in carriers driving them directly to the vet for care. She spoke with the caregiver and arranged to come back for the rest. She was a godsend. I felt so relieved that FMCA cared so much to quickly solve the problem. All the cats are now fixed and the population is under control, many adopted out already. I will continue to donate to them as ALL the money goes directly to the animal care and vet bills. No paid employees.