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Our mission is to prevent the overpopulation of feral cats with humane methods, such as TNR (trap - neuter - return), while protecting their welfare. We also rescue domestic cats that have landed on the streets for various reasons and have no home to return to, providing them with a safe haven and finding them loving new homes.
By making a monthly donation, you can help us care for and provide a stable future for our cats in need.
Trap
The first step in the TNR program is to trap the feral cats in a humane way and to house them in a safe environment until they can be examined by a vet. We do this by setting up special trap cages, which are continuously monitored by our volunteers.
Neuter
Fertile female cats can have up to 20 kittens per year – that’s over 300 offspring in just three years! This rapid population growth has a very negative effect on the well-being of feral cats, which is why it is important to spay and neuter them.
Return
Once the feral cats have been spayed or neutered and have recovered from their surgeries, illnesses and injuries, they are returned to their home territory where kind, cat-loving people will make sure they have access to food at all times.
Not all cats are returned
What started as just a TNR program for feral cats has developed into a comprehensive program for rescuing strays and homeless cats from all kinds of situations.
We not only rescue stray cats but also accept cats that are surrendered to us from homes that have no other options. Older feral cats have also shown that they are quite happy living indoors and quickly get used to the safety and warmth of a loving home.
Our veterinarians
Villikettir works in close collaboration with veterinarians all over the country, in particular with the following veterinarians:
Dýralæknastofa Hafnarfjarðar
Dýralæknaþjónusta Suðurlands
Dýralæknastofa Suðurnesja
Dýralæknaþjónustan Loppur og hófar
Dýralæknaþjónusta Vesturlands
Dýralæknastofan á Egilsstöðum
We would like to point out that Animalía veterinary hospital handles emergencies in the capital area 24 hours a day, by calling 555-0112. Information about veterinarians on call in other parts of the country can be found on the MAST website..
Want to help?
Here are a few ways to help our cause
Donate
We accept donations into bank account 0111-26-73030, ID (kennitala) 710314-1790, but you can also donate through our webshop or support us by buying our merchandise.
Volunteer
Our volunteers do all sorts of odd jobs for our cats, such as driving cats between vet appointments and foster homes, taking shifts at our shelters, and helping with fundraising for our medical fund.
Foster
Foster homes accept our cats into their care until they go to their forever homes. Some cats need time to learn to trust humans again, while others are just waiting to be adopted.
Villikettir around Iceland
Our organization has grown immensely in recent years, as there are so many feral and stray cats all around Iceland that need our help. There is great work being done all over the country. Below you can find information on all our regional departments, as well as how to follow them on social media and support them with direct donations. The ID number (kennitala) is the same as for the club: 710314-1790.
Capital Region
Capital Region
Account number 0133-26-005531
Reykjanes Peninsula
Account number 0133-26-005533
Southern Region
Account number 0133-26-005532
Westman Islands
Westman Islands
Account number 0133-26-005534
Eastern Region
Account number 0133-26-005535
Westfjords
Account number 0133-26-005537
Western Region
Account number 0133-26-005536
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Want to become a member?
The annual membership fee can be paid via payment slip that is sent directly to your bank account at the beginning of each year, but you are welcome to become a member at any time. Click below to be added to the list of Villikettir benefactors. Registration is activated once the annual fee has been paid, which is only 3,800 kr per year. You can transfer money to account no. 0111-26-73030, ID (kennitala) 710314-1790 and send us confirmation at villikettir@villikettir.is. Please note – a transaction fee is added to payment slips sent to online banking.
Do you know of a cat in need?
If you would like to report a cat that needs our help, you are welcome to send an email to hjalp@villikettir.is, send us a message on Facebook or submit an anonymous tip using the button below:
