Nelsonville Community TNR & Rescue
Meet Jade Mourn, founder of Nelsonville Community TNR & Rescue. Jade is a passionate advocate for Nelsonville’s community cats, dedicating her time, energy, and heart to ensuring these often-overlooked animals receive the care they need.
Jade began her rescue efforts by helping a few stray cats around town. What started as a small act of kindness has grown into a mission to trap, neuter, and return (TNR) community cats, provide food and veterinary care, and find loving homes for cats and kittens whenever possible.
Since July, Jade estimates that she has helped spay and neuter 33 cats from Nelsonville, working with several local veterinarians, including our very own clinic in Jacksonville. This past weekend, Jade volunteered at our clinic, where 32 cats were spayed or neutered, including three from her list of Nelsonville community cats. Her dedication is a wonderful example of the impact one committed individual can make when compassion meets action!
As many of us know, Nelsonville has a significant population of free-roaming cats. Managing that population is no small task. TNR requires time, patience, persistence, and a tremendous amount of effort. With female cats capable of having multiple litters each year, the work can sometimes feel overwhelming. Progress may be gradual, but every cat spayed or neutered helps prevent future litters and moves the community closer to a healthier, more manageable cat population.
Beyond her rescue work, Jade is a mom and a Business Administration student, balancing motherhood, school, and her commitment to animal welfare. Nelsonville Community TNR & Rescue operates through community donations, so every contribution helps Jade do more. Donations support trapping supplies, veterinary expenses, food, and the ongoing care and protection of Nelsonville’s cats. You can support this important work by donating to Jade's GoFundMe, or via Venmo, Cashapp, or Paypal.
Jade’s work is rooted in the belief that every life matters. Whether she’s trapping cats, coordinating veterinary care, feeding community cats, or helping kittens find homes, she is making a meaningful difference for animals who might otherwise go without help.
We’re grateful for Jade’s dedication to community cats and for the time she gave to our clinic this weekend. Her efforts reflect the mission we all share: improving animal welfare, preventing unwanted litters, and giving vulnerable animals a better chance at life.
Please join us in recognizing Jade and thanking her for all she does for Nelsonville’s cats! Follow and contact her on Facebook to find more ways to get involved. We’re proud to see community members, rescue organizations, and veterinary teams working together to make a difference, one cat at a time.
