TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return)
Trap-Neuter-Return provides a life-saving, effective solution for our cat population. There are so many reasons to embrace and promote TNR. Trap-Neuter-Return: Stabilizes feral cat colonies.
Trap-neuter-return (TNR) is a humane and effective method for managing feral cat populations. The benefits of TNR include:
- Population control: TNR effectively reduces the number of feral cats over time by preventing reproduction. This helps to stabilize and eventually decrease the size of the feral cat population.
- Improved health: Sterilized cats are less likely to develop certain health problems, such as uterine infections and cancer, and are less likely to fight with other cats, which can reduce the spread of diseases
- Reduced nuisance behavior: Sterilized cats are less likely to roam, yowl, and spray, which can reduce complaints from the neighbors about noise and odor.
- Cost-effective: TNR is typically less expensive than traditional spay and neuter appointments. Cats are sterilized at a lower rate, increasing the number of cats sterilized per dollar donated.
- Community involvement: TNR programs often involve community volunteers, which can help to promote education and awareness about feral cat issues and build community support for TNR and other humane animal management practices.
- Increased welfare: TNR ensures that feral cats are not trapped and euthanized, and that they receive veterinary care and sterilization. This improves their overall welfare, and they are able to live in the colony with their social group, which is important for their well-being.
It’s important to note that TNR should be executed by trained personnel, and that it should be a part of a larger plan for feral cat population management and community education.
