Cats

TNR

HydraArk strives to maintain a more balanced population among the island's much-loved cat community with regular TNR (trap, neuter, release) sessions. We bring licensed vets to the island for a period of several days to weeks to spay and neuter, as well as provide treatment for infections and parasites.

Vaccination & Treatment

A program of systematic vaccination will reduce the transmission of such illnesses as cat flu, feline leukemia, and FIV. This, in conjunction with a balanced population level and regular, year-round nutrition, will take us a long way toward our goal of maintaining a healthy cat community on Hydra.

Feeding & Colonization

A long-term HydraArk goal is the establishment of supervised cat colonies around the island. Members of a functioning colony will come around regularly for food, which will in turn make it that much easier to recognize individual cats and monitor the population for signs of illness. This will also simplify trapping eligible cats for neutering, vaccination, and treatment.

Volunteers will regularly feed and monitor each colony of perhaps 10 to 15 cats. Through donations, HydraArk will provide the food for this effort. We also would like to support others in the community who already feed cats by providing them with food. If you are a feeder or you know someone who is, please contact HydraArk.

Dogs

We do endeavor to provide neutering, vaccination, and medical treatment, as well as to place these dogs in homes. We encourage visitors and individuals who are interested in adoption to contact us, so that we can organize the dog’s trip to destination.

Equines

Farriery, Dental Treatment, Health care

Seminars

These specialized vets  provide information and advice to equine owners, animal welfare volunteers, and vets on how to trim feet correctly and, in general, how to keep the animals healthy.

Wild life

Wild Bird Rescue

Hydra Ark has recently begun to rescue injured wild animals. We organize the trapping and the trip of animals in distress to Wild Life Sanctuaries. Please consult our “Links & Resources” page.