2003 Initial effort began to manage cat colonies through fledgling spay/neuter/vaccinate, feeding, fostering and adoption programs. This was done by our founders: Gloria La Mothe and Barbara Villareal.
- 2005
- Status as non-profit 501(c) (3) organization established.
- 2006 A busy year:
- Drs. Lowell Novy and Patricia Chism donated their services to begin free spay/neuter/vaccinate clinics in April at SCAC facility. Recruitment of professional and lay volunteers to operate the clinics begins.
First four clinics held at SCAC facility with a total of 219 cats altered!
- 2007 First free spay/neuter/vaccinate clinic held at new site on Payne Lane (donated by Rory McNeil) in March. Seven clinics held in 2007 with a total of 492 cats altered.
- 2008 Ten clinics held in 2008 with a total of 569 cats altered!
- 2009 Dr. Bud Adams joined the clinic veterinary staff in March. Ten clinics held in 2009 with a total of 643 cats altered.
- 2012 Vet Tech Dayna Ferrier passed away leaving Purr-Angels a large donation. This was invested for 8 years and was used to buy our current property at 106 E Oberlin Rd. per Dayna’s last wish.
- 2014 Dr. Patricia Chisholm lost her battle with cancer.
- 2015 Dr. Jennifer Gibson joined the clinic veterinary staff in April. In Sept 2018 she moved to Oxnard, CA
- 2017 Dr. Amy Fousek joined our veterinary staff!
- 2019 Our beloved Dr. Novy retired after many years of dedication to the Purr-Angels’ mission.
- Dr. Harmony McPherson joined our veterinary staff!
- 2020 Dr. Nina Akana joined our veterinary staff. She was instrumental in helping us establish protocols in our new building that we moved into in July 2020. She relocated to Shasta County in 2021 to pursue her own practice.
- 2021 Dr. Timothy Groves from Bend, Oregon joined us in our mission to prevent unwanted kittens. He and Dr. McPherson make a great team!
- 2022 Dr. McPherson opened her private practice in our building in March. Ponderosa Veterinary is very successful in serving our area! 10 clinics were held in 2022 with a total of 360 cats altered!
- 2023 As we continue to have ‘double vet’ clinics we can average 30-40 cats altered per month. October was a SUPER month with a total of 50! 12 clinics were held in 2023 with a total of 525 cats altered!
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- This brief history shows the progress that has been made in managing and controlling the Siskiyou County feral/homeless cat population. As our programs expand, so does the funding and volunteers necessary to provide this community service. Our programs are totally supported by tax deductible community donations and PURR-ANGELS fundraisers. Please help us to help Siskiyou County!
