TNR (Trap Neuter and Return)
Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) is a unique program to the area. We have not found another like it around. The program is funded solely by donations. We do not receive any government or county funding for this program. There are tens of millions of community cats in the US and millions of these cats are killed in shelters each year because they are unadoptable. Feral cats are unsocialized cats that do not enjoy being around humans. Stray cats may be aloof but will still enjoy some attention. Both cats are considered community cats. Killing community cats is not the solution – its just taking a life. These cats deserve to live as much as any other.
Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) is widely recognized as the most humane and effective strategy for reducing the community cat population. People who are caring for a colony of feral or stray cats may fill out an application and have those homeless animals spayed or neutered. They will no longer reproduce.
These cats must not belong to anyone and must have adequate shelter and food outside. The person filling out the application must agree to continue feeding and providing shelter after the animals have been altered. This program will greatly reduce the amount of homeless cats euthanized each year.
If you are interested in this program please fill out the application as well as read the two supporting documents from Alley Cat Allies: ABC's of TNR and Ear Tipping.
Feral Cat Assistance Program Application here.
