Pawsitively Jefferson County, a 501c3 non-profit organization, was founded in 2020 by Sharon Blankenship, who recognized a critical need for a humane and effective solution to the growing feral and community cat population in Jefferson County, Kansas. Motivated by compassion and a desire to protect both animals and public health, Sharon launched the county’s only Trap-Neuter/Spay-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program.
With guidance and hands-on training from an established TNVR program in a neighboring county, our first volunteers gained the skills and confidence needed to begin helping local cat colonies. Since then, our entirely volunteer-run organization has grown into a powerful force for change—improving the lives of cats and fostering collaboration within the community.
Today, Pawsitively Jefferson County has not only made a measurable impact locally, but has also become an inspiration for surrounding communities. We are proud to share our experience, knowledge, and resources to help others start their own TNVR programs and continue the mission of compassionate, sustainable care for community cats.
Our Mission:
Pawsitively Jefferson County is dedicated to reducing the population of feral and community cats through a humane Trap-Neuter/Spay-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) program— the only one of its kind in Jefferson County, Kansas. As a 100% volunteer-run organization, we rely solely on grants and donations to carry out our life-saving work. Through partnerships with Kansas State University and Helping Hands Humane Society (Topeka, KS), we provide essential care, promote public health, and offer sustainable, humane solutions for our communities. We believe every cat deserves compassion, and every community deserves responsible, effective care.