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Welcome to Mission Meow Merced County Division
Recognizing the need for greater animal welfare resources in underserved Central Valley communities, Mission Meow Cat Rescue and Adoptions Inc. expanded into Merced County after helping a local volunteer address a growing community cat population. What began as a single effort revealed a much larger need for sustainable, prevention-focused solutions and inspired the creation of our Merced County Division.
Rather than simply responding to cats in crisis, our Merced County Division emphasizes proactive, preventative measures that address the root causes of cat overpopulation. Through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), community education, and local collaboration, we work to prevent suffering before it begins
To learn more about our history in Merced County click here
Our Approach to Community Cat Welfare
Mission Meow’s Merced Division focuses on Trap-Neuter/Spay-Return (TNR), a humane and effective approach to preventing unwanted litters, reducing community cat overpopulation, and improving the health and well-being of outdoor cats.
The City of Livingston serves as our home base and primary focus for TNR efforts. Through our collaborative working relationship with the City of Livingston, we are committed to creating meaningful, long-term change for community cats. While Livingston remains our primary focus, we welcome future opportunities to support TNR efforts throughout Merced County, working toward a lasting impact one community at a time.
Because our resources are dedicated to prevention, we do not provide intake for stray cats or kittens.
While fostering and adopting kittens saves individual lives, the cycle of overpopulation continues without prevention. TNR addresses the root of the problem by stopping unwanted litters before they are born, allowing us to reach more cats and make a difference beyond individual rescues.
To learn more about TNR, community cat resources, and ways to support prevention efforts throughout Merced County
Merced Michis Success Stories
In 2026, Mission Meow’s Merced County Division has successfully trapped, neutered/spayed, vaccinated, and returned community cats in the City of Livingston, potentially preventing thousands of kittens from being born and saving lives through proactive prevention. Many of these efforts have focused on a busy commercial area. TNR is helping reduce overpopulation while improving the health and welfare of community cats.
Momma Brioche's Story
For nearly six years, Momma Brioche survived in a patch of bushes hidden behind a busy area filled with businesses and constant activity. While people came and went each day, she quietly raised litter after litter, eventually becoming the matriarch of a large colony. For years, she endured the challenges of motherhood, giving birth time and time again while struggling to survive outdoors.
Then one night, everything changed. A Mission Meow volunteer successfully trapped Momma Brioche and took her in to be spayed. For those involved in TNR, trapping the main momma cat is a moment of celebration. It means breaking the cycle of endless litters and giving a cat the chance to live a healthier, more peaceful life. After years of producing kittens, Momma Brioche will never have to experience another pregnancy.
Today, Momma Brioche spends her days peacefully in the colony she helped build. She can relax in the bushes she knows so well, surrounded by many of her offspring, waiting for her scheduled meals and enjoying the life she deserves.
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All photos on this site are cats we have helped in Merced County!
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