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Make a donation to an animal welfare organization.
Whether it's a local shelter or a national organization, even the smallest donation makes a difference. The Winn Feline Foundation is always a worthy cause -- it's a non-profit organization that supports feline health and medical studies.
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Volunteer at a shelter.
Anything you can do will help. The cats truly benefit from being petted, held, and played with. Shelters are always looking for help even if it is for just a few hours a day once a week.
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Donate items.
Shelers always need supplies. Find out if your shelter has a wish list. You can also donate newspaper, towels, or cat toys. Check with the shelter before donating food though, because shelters keep the cats' diets consistent to prevent intestinal problems.
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 Vaccinate your pet.
Obtaining vaccinations – particularly against rabies – will protect the health of the neighborhood and your own family and other pets. Resident pet cats should be protected from possible transmission of viral diseases fatal to cats, such as the feline leukemia virus (FeLV).
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 Help a neighbor.
Help a neighbor. Perhaps someone in your neighborhood could use a little help with their cat. One of my elderly neighbors no longer drives, so I take her cat to the veterinarian for her.
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 Remember the homeless cats.
This is a difficult time for cats who fend for themselves in cold climates. If there's a feline rescue group in your area, they may be able to capture the cat. If capture is out of the question and a homeless cat has no escape from harsh weather, create a make-shift shelter.
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