Feral Cat Management originated out of a need to do something to help the forgotten, unseen, and unwanted cats and kittens that struggled to survive in the Piedmont triad communities. The premise was to provide free sterilization for feral cats and kittens if the caregiver was willing to sign a life- time care agreement. Surgeries were initially funded by money from the usual yard sales and bakes. Further funding came later when The National Humane Society (NHES) was contacted and agreed to help.

Through FCM and NHES 30 cats/kittens were sent each month to local veterinary clinics for testing, sterilization, and vaccinations at a cost of more than $100 per animal. During that time period, NHES resumed its’ plans to complete the construction of their on- site animal sanctuary and had to place a moratorium on funding FCM.

With so many people and cats needing the help that FCM persevered and incorporated a new nonprofit organization called Feral Cat Adoption and Placement (FCAP). Obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status set the group on the road to financial independence.

FCAP was faced with the challenge of finding a more cost- effective approach of tackling the problem of feral cat overpopulation and began exploring other options. In June of 1999, FCAP began their Spay Day program. By locating facilities that could be rented for one Sunday a month and utilizing an all-volunteer staff, FCAP was able to reduce the cost to about $35 per cat. That enabled the organization to significantly increase the number of people and animals they were able to help. In 2002, FCAP sterilized over 600 feral cats/ kittens at no charge to the public.