What is the difference between RTF and TNR for cats?

Volunteer looks after a stray cat. This is a glamorised image created by DALLE-E 3.

Certainly! Let’s delve into the difference between RTF (Return to Field) and TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) programs for cats. But first a charming picture created by another AI computer. In summary, TNR specifically targets feral cats, whereas RTF encompasses all cats and aims to prevent euthanasia while humanely managing the cat population. Both approaches play essential roles in cat welfare …

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What is the best and least stressful way to take a feral cat to the vet?

Hissing caracal at veterinarian

I think this is a very good question. What if you see an injured feral cat and you want to help by taking her to a veterinarian? True feral cats are essentially wild. They are totally unsocialised. This means they aren’t domesticated which in turn means that they are fearful of people. They’re going …

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How do feral cats deal with fleas?

Bad flea infestation on a kitten who is probably anemic as a result

By and large feral cats put up with fleas; that’s how they deal with them. They accept them as a way of life and tolerate them because they have to. It’s strange because I’ve just written a story about a cat hoarding man in the UK. He was hoarding domestic cats and people outside …

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Foxtail dangers: “Had I not noticed he was having issues he wouldn’t have made it out alive”

feral can emergency

A Reader’s Forum story by Mo Betta published August 17, 2019 I’m gonna start off by saying I am a caregiver and have a controlled colony of kitties. I also don’t stop at just TNR, I also provide medical attention to my kitties but I also want to raise awareness for the unforeseen issues …

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Cape Girardeau city officials are seeking to work with local veterinarians to euthanize feral cats.

Kitten in cage

Cape Girardeau, Missouri city officials are seeking to work out agreements with local veterinarians to euthanize feral cats brought into the shelter by animal control. The Humane Society animal shelter stated: “We are not equipped to deal with them”. The decision comes after an animal control officer brought 16 feral cats to the Humane …

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Family who moved into a new home inherited the resident cat

This is the happy ending story about a family who moved into a new home who inherited the resident cat. The former homeowner left a heartwarming note about the cat who had shown up at the home 12 years prior that they were never able to tame. Miranda and her family found a note …

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