Our Mission
Shadow Cats TNR (SCTNR), formerly known as Best Friends in Harford County, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to assisting animals in need in Harford County, MD. Our mission is to establish and manage programs for the welfare of community cats, companion animals, and pet owners needing assistance, in collaboration with other community partners, rescue groups and shelters.
We specialize in controlling the community cat population through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). As a result of the TNR process, we often acquire, along with feral cats, friendly and semi-friendly cats and kittens. We work to place these cats into appropriate homes through our adoption and barn cat programs. SCTNR seeks to educate the public on the importance of spaying/neutering all pets as well as controlling the cat populations in our county.
Our Impact
SCTNR is committed to controlling the cat population within our communities through spaying / neutering and vaccination. This includes pets, adoptable cats, working cats, and outdoor community cats. SCTNR adopts cats into the best suited and loving homes through our Foster and Barn Cat programs.
Cats Spayed & Neutered in 2024
Cat Placement - Adoption 2024
Total # of cats SCTNR spayed or neutered in 2023 = 1,984
Total # of cats SCTNR placed in indoor, forever homes in 2023 = 313
Total # of barn cats SCTNR placed in working homes in 2023 = 156
Our Partners
“Nothing of significance was ever achieved by an individual acting alone. Look below the surface and you will find that all seemingly solo acts are really team efforts. ”
Veterinarian/Clinic Partners
The cost of spaying/neutering and vaccinating the number of cats SCTNR helps in one year would be too overwhelming to afford without strong partnerships. We are grateful for the veterinarian clinics who offer both surgery and medical care to SCTNR at reduced rates.
Neighborhood Partners
Shadow Cats TNR is a volunteer and foster based rescue; we do not have a facility or central location. We are extremely grateful to our neighborhood partners that host events for us at their stores and accept donations on our behalf. Please support these businesses by shopping at their local stores!
Media Partner
We relay on multiple sources to help spread the word about or organization. Radio and television are just a small part in that. Thank you for supporting us!
