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Dear Loyal Supporters,

We are sad to share that A Feral Haven officially closed its doors on December 31, 2025. This decision was not an easy one, and we will deeply miss working with each and every one of you.

Since A Feral Haven began in 2014, the landscape of feral cat care in our community has grown. Over the years, we have seen a significant increase in organizations providing the same or similar services. While this progress is something to celebrate, it has also led us to recognize that our organization is no longer uniquely needed. With full hearts, we step aside knowing that feral cats in our area continue to be well supported.

We are incredibly grateful for the support you have shown A Feral Haven over the past 10+ years—whether through donations of money, food, equipment, or your time. A special thank you goes to the 200 dedicated caregivers, whose compassion and commitment ensured that feral cats were safe, cared for, and never went hungry.  We also want to recognize the volunteers that helped neighboring caregivers trap and feed colonies.  We are grateful to the people that inherited colonies and continue to support the legacy of their original caregivers.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Meggan Freeland at Southkent Veterinary Hospital for her continued support and partnership. Her expertise and dedication played an essential role in helping us carry out our mission. 

Below is a summary of the number of cats helped over the years.

1,605 feral cats received TNR services

• 918 female and 687 males

• Let’s assume a female cat will have 2 litters of 3 kittens, which would be 6 kittens per year.  Since 918 females were spayed, then a potential 5,508 kittens were not born into feral colonies.

None of this outstanding work would have been possible without the generosity of our individual donors, grantors, and businesses that hosted fundraisers and donation banks. 

All remaining funds and equipment from A Feral Haven will be donated to Feral Cat Solutions and Community Cats in Michigan. If you would like more information or wish to connect with them, they can be reached at feralcatsolutions2021@gmail.com or (951) 852-7063. We hope you will continue supporting feral cats throughout West Michigan by partnering with this wonderful organization. Through Feral Cat Solutions’ commitment and collaboration with other groups, they have helped over 2,134 feral cats through TNR efforts, and even more through their adoption program.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of A Feral Haven’s journey and legacy.

With sincere gratitude,

Carleen Bauer
Sara Bennett
Eden Hutzel
Moni Allen