April Update: Real Work, Real Impact in Nemaha County
At Homeward Bound, progress doesn’t always look big or flashy. It looks like steady, compassionate work happening every single day.
This month has been a powerful example of that.
Supporting the Cats Already Here
A big part of our mission is caring for the cats who are already part of our community. In April, we helped multiple outdoor cats by having them shaved to prevent painful matting. Something that can quickly become a serious welfare issue if left untreated.
We also sent out reminders to our community caregivers about flea prevention as the weather warms up, and offered to cover both vet visits and flea medications when needed. Preventative care like this keeps cats healthier and reduces larger medical issues down the road.
Standing Beside Our Community Caregivers
Our work doesn’t happen alone. It happens alongside the people who are already caring for cats every day.
We continued our monthly cat food shipments to support colony caregivers, helping ensure cats are consistently fed and cared for. These partnerships are at the heart of what we do.
We also stepped in to assist a community member who needed help getting their cat to and from veterinary appointments—because sometimes, support looks like simply making sure a cat can get the care they need.
TNR in Action
This month, we received a call about a feral female cat. With the help of a community member, we were able to successfully trap her, get her spayed, and safely return her to her outdoor home.
Because of this one effort, she will never have to endure pregnancy again, and countless future kittens won’t be born into an already overwhelmed environment.
This is the heart of Trap-Neuter-Return. Quiet, effective, and life-changing.
Floyd’s Story
Many of you have been following Floyd, and his journey continued this month.
After appearing to heal from his initial eye procedure, Floyd began showing signs of discomfort again. A follow-up visit revealed a new ulcer caused by his eyelid turning inward (entropion), which required another surgery to correct.
Despite everything, Floyd has remained incredibly resilient. We’re hopeful this procedure brings him lasting comfort and a much-deserved break from pain.
Many of you have been following Floyd, and his journey continued this month.
After appearing to heal from his initial eye procedure, Floyd began showing signs of discomfort again. A follow-up visit revealed a new ulcer caused by his eyelid turning inward (entropion), which required another surgery to correct.
Despite everything, Floyd has remained incredibly resilient. We’re hopeful this procedure brings him lasting comfort and a much-deserved break from pain.
The Work Behind the Scenes
Our recent veterinary visits reflect the scope of this work: from medical treatments and exams to spay/neuter procedures and ongoing care for multiple cats in our community.
Each line represents a cat helped, a caregiver supported, or a future litter prevented.
Why This Matters
There are simply more cats than there are homes—and because of that, removal isn’t always possible.
But prevention is.
Care is.
Support is.
And that’s exactly where we focus.
How You Can Help
This work is only possible because of community support.
If you’d like to be part of it:
Every small action adds up to meaningful change.
Thank you for being part of Homeward Bound 🤍