Hypoluxo cat colony being trapped, euthanized despite neutering program

The colony of 35 feral cats that has enjoyed a carefree life on the lawns, patios and sidewalks of Quadrille Villas is in jeopardy.

Despite a trap, neuter and release program that has successfully sterilized and micro-chipped many of the cats, others are still reproducing and damaging residents' property.

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"It's a little bit out of hand, yes," said resident Sue Murray, as five cats slipped in and out of her patio. "Well, more than a little bit."

The homeowners association board voted to hire a trapper who has caught at least seven of the feral cats and taken them to Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, where many feral cats are ultimately euthanized.

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"Very sad and disappointed," said Tami Schreurs, a volunteer for the Darbster Foundation, which trapped and sterilized many of the cats and then released them back into the colony."I mean, this was a lot of work and a lot of money. We're trying to save these cats' lives, and now they are all in jeopardy."

Schreurs said ACC workers called her when a scan of six cats brought in by the trapper revealed their micro-chips. She relocated them to another colony.

However, she is worried about the remaining cats and what will happen to them.

The HOA president, who would only identify herself as "Debbie," said she also loves cats, but the problem has gotten out of hand and too many residents are facing repair bills.

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Hypoluxo cat colony being trapped, euthanized despite neutering program