Overview
How It Works
LogACat rewards community members for verified care actions — feeding, TNR, vet transport, and emergency rescue. Bounties are funded by the community and paid out after proof is reviewed and approved.
The core principles: pay more for verified outcomes than simple activity, keep routine tasks affordable, increase payouts over time when tasks go unclaimed, and prevent duplicate or fraudulent claims. Medical costs are reimbursed separately from labor bounties.
Programs
Bounty Types
Six bounty types cover the full range of stray cat care.
🍽️ Feeding / Colony Check
$4 – $8 / visit
Rules
Paid per visit, not per cat
One payout per colony per scheduled window
Photo proof required every time
Visits must meet minimum interval to qualify
🏘️ Managed Colony Care
$40 – $60 / month
Rules
Caregiver must check in consistently each month
Missing check-ins can reduce or cancel payout
Only one active caregiver stipend per colony unless admin approves otherwise
✂️ TNR Completion
$60 – $100 / cat
Rules
Payout only after verified completion
Required: clinic paperwork, ear-tip photo if applicable, release/return proof
One TNR bounty per cat unless admin approves repeat
🚗 Vet Transport / Vet Visit
$35 – $60 / trip
Rules
Requires visit completion proof
Vet bill reimbursed separately if pre-approved
No labor payout for canceled appointments unless admin approves partial
🚨 Emergency Rescue
$50 – $100
Rules
Requires urgent case proof (photo/video of condition)
Medical reimbursement is separate from this labor bounty
🏥 Medical Cost Reimbursement
Actual approved cost
Rules
Invoice upload required
Reimbursement covers approved expenses only
Outside funding must be disclosed — platform pays only unpaid balance
Quick Reference
Payout Table
Default starting amounts at launch.
| Task | Base Payout | Escalation Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Feed / Colony Check | $4 / visit | $8 |
| 🏘️ Managed Colony Care | $40 / month | $60 / month |
| ✂️ TNR Completed | $60 / cat | $100 |
| 🚗 Vet Transport / Visit | $35 / trip | $60 |
| 🚨 Emergency Rescue Intake | $50 | $100 |
| 🏥 Medical Reimbursement | Actual approved cost | Case-dependent |
Auto-Escalation
Escalation System
If a task goes unclaimed, payouts increase over time to attract help.
Escalation starts the moment a bounty is posted.
Escalation pauses once the bounty is claimed by someone.
Escalation resumes if the claim expires or is canceled.
Escalation stops at the bounty cap — it cannot exceed the maximum payout.
Admin override: admins can manually raise, freeze, or reset escalation at any time.
Formula: current = min(base + time_bonus + difficulty_bonus + community_boost, max)
Modifiers
Difficulty Levels
Applies mainly to TNR, vet transport, and emergency rescue.
Easy
+$0
Friendly cat · easy pickup · short drive · single visit
Standard
+20%
Normal feral handling · standard trap & transport · basic waiting time
Hard
+50%
Trap-shy cat · multiple attempts · long-distance · overnight holding
Extreme
Admin sets
Repeated fails · severe injury · dangerous location · complex coordination
Process
Claiming Rules
How to claim a bounty and what happens if you don't complete it in time.
1
See an open bounty
Browse bounties on a cat's profile page or on the Bounties page.
2
Claim the bounty
Click Claim — the active window starts immediately.
3
Complete the task
Feeding/check: 6–12h · Vet transport: same day · TNR: 24–72h · Emergency: 1–6h · Colony care: monthly.
4
Upload proof
Submit required photos, paperwork, and notes before your window expires.
5
Verification
Admin reviews and community votes on your submission.
6
Get paid
Payout released after approval.
⏱ Claim Expiration
If you claim a bounty but don't complete it within the active window: the claim expires, the bounty reopens, and escalation resumes. Repeated failures may reduce your trust score or block future claims.
Documentation
Proof Requirements
Each bounty type has specific proof requirements. Incomplete submissions will be rejected.
🍽️ Feeding / Colony Check
Photo of food/water setup or cat/colony
Timestamped submission
Location confirmation
Optional short notes
✂️ TNR
Before photo if possible
Trap/transport confirmation
Clinic paperwork or appointment proof
After photo or release confirmation
Ear-tip photo if applicable
🚗 Vet Visit
Appointment confirmation or discharge paperwork
Transport confirmation
Invoice or summary if reimbursement requested
🚨 Emergency Rescue
Photo or video showing urgent condition
Intake or handoff proof
Clinic or foster transfer confirmation if applicable
Integrity
Anti-Fraud Rules
False or duplicate claims result in nonpayment, suspension, or permanent ban.
General
One payout per valid completed task
No duplicate claims on the same event
False submissions may result in nonpayment, suspension, or permanent ban
Feeding Abuse Prevention
Paid per visit or colony, not per cat
Cooldown enforced between paid visits
Proof required each time — no payout for repeated uploads from the same visit
TNR Abuse Prevention
Unique cat or case ID where possible
No repeated TNR bounty for same cat without admin override
Clinic proof required — no payout for "attempted" TNR unless bounty explicitly includes attempt compensation
Medical Reimbursement Abuse Prevention
Invoice required, receipts reviewed
Outside funding must be disclosed
Platform pays only unpaid balance if another source already covered part of the bill
Location Abuse Prevention
One active monthly caregiver per colony
Duplicate colony listings may be merged
Multiple bounty posts for the same cat can be combined into a single case
Community Feature
Community Boost
Any user can increase a bounty if a cat has been waiting too long or needs urgent help.
$5
$10
$25
Custom amount
How It Works
Boosts are added on top of the current bounty — they do not replace proof requirements
Boosted cases are visually highlighted in the feed
Boosts are nonrefundable once the task is completed
If a bounty expires without completion, the boost can remain on the case, transfer to a relisted case, or be refunded as platform credit
Funding
Community Funds
Bounties don't start with money automatically. When posting a bounty, you choose how to fund it: contribute yourself, request from a community fund, or leave it open for others to boost.
General Community Fund
The site's shared pool. Anyone can donate to it. Bounty posters can request disbursements, which are approved by admins. Open to all verified caregivers.
Organization Funds
Rescue groups and individuals can create their own fund, invite their network to contribute, and approve disbursements themselves — without admin involvement.
How to fund a bounty you post
When you post a bounty, you'll be prompted to: donate directly to seed it, request from the General Community Fund, request from a specific organization fund you have access to, or post it unfunded and let the community boost it over time.
Legal
Payout Denial & Terms
A payout may be denied if any of the following apply:
Proof is missing or insufficient
Task was not fully completed
Claim expired before submission
Task was duplicated or already claimed
Cat or case identity was misrepresented
Reimbursement requested without invoice or prior approval
User violated platform rules
ℹ️ Platform Note
LogACat is a community-operated platform. Payouts depend on available fund balances. All reimbursements are subject to admin review and community verification. Repeated fraudulent submissions result in permanent account suspension. By claiming a bounty, you agree to these terms.