Ear Tip Ranch

Ear Tip Ranch

Sandy, UT

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Ear Tip Ranch is an 8-acre sanctuary based in Sandy, Utah, dedicated to providing a safe, permanent haven for unadoptable feral and community cats who cannot return to their original colonies. Residents receive ongoing veterinary care, food, insulated shelters, and affection while living out their lives in peace. The organization advocates for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and works to save cats facing euthanasia or unsafe environments.

Areas served Sandy, Utah

Ear Tip Ranch serves Sandy, Utah.

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What types of cats reside at Ear Tip Ranch?

The ranch provides a permanent home for feral and community cats that cannot return to their original locations due to safety or health concerns, including cats scheduled for euthanasia or those from colonies whose caretakers moved.

Are the cats at the ranch vaccinated and altered?

Yes, all resident cats at Ear Tip Ranch are spayed or neutered and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Are donations to Ear Tip Ranch tax-deductible?

Yes, Ear Tip Ranch is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible.

How does the ranch view outdoor cats and TNR?

The organization believes Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most humane and effective method to reduce community cat populations, viewing sanctuary relocation only as a last resort for cats that cannot safely remain outdoors in their home territory.

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Ear Tip Ranch serves as a permanent sanctuary for feral or community cats where relocation is an absolute last resort, primarily taking in cats facing immediate health or safety hazards, cats facing euthanasia at shelters, or cats displaced when dedicated colony caretakers have moved.

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