NEWS AND OPINION: This is another interesting story about how communities deal with feral cats. It is an issue which constantly challenges the administrators of jurisdiction such as counties and cities and indeed states in America. In this instance a plan by Matawan, which on my research, is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, …
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The process of trap-neuter-return (TNR) is well known in the cat world. It is also called: Trap-Test-Vaccinate-Alter-Release (TTVAR) – “alter” means to neuter (male) or spay (female) Trap-Test-Vaccinate-Alter-Return (TTVAR) Trap-Neuter-Release I will adopt the classic trap-neuter-return or TNR in this article. Note: this page has been upgraded and added to and then republished on September …
by B Introduction This page kicks off with a short post by visitor to the site in about 2008 (the date reads 2012 – the date the site was moved). Yes, a long time ago. She wanted to remain anonymous (for good reasons) and therefore called herself “B”. Her post gathered lots of comments which …
Feral Cats of North Hills, Ca – big debate: humane v. inhumane treatment Read More »
These two adorable young people are Skyler, age 10 and Alli, age 7. They live in Colorado and their work in trap-neuter-return (TNR) is ushering in the next generation of feral cat caregiving. I ran across their video and just had to share it with all of you. Mainly because the sight of a feral …
A letter written to the editor of The Maui News concerning the disposal of community cats at a condo reflects a growing problem that involve businesses either taking cats off and dumping them or possibly even killing them. Mary J. Linke of Centennial, Colorado tells the heartwarming story that began twenty years ago when she …
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Drop traps catch more cats! That’s the motto. Is it true? I am asking TNR volunteers to tell me which kind of trap they use. I am sure there are many variations of animal trap. In this article I’d like to hear on the success rate of drop traps compared to standard traps. The Rupert …
Drop traps are more effective in trapping feral cats. True/False? Read More »
Does trap-neuter-return (TNR) work? This is the big question and a difficult one to respond to accurately. My understanding is that there have not been enough studies to evaluate accurately and properly whether TNR works over a large area. However, having run this website for a long time, I can confirm that I have read …
Alley Cat Rescue in conjunction with ANIMALS 24-7 have provided some interesting data about TNR programs and their success. Some of the information surprises me and a lot of it delights me. It seems that Walt Disney established a large TNR1 feral cat colony at Disneyland in Anaheim, California in 1955. Was this the first …
New data proves that TNR is successful and growing in popularity and professionalism Read More »
Roberta recently passed away. She was much loved. Today, she represents all of the loved and cared for boardwalk cats of Atlantic City. Roberta was adored by the Alley cat Allies community of volunteers who have cared for the boardwalk cats in partnership with the city while conducting a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program for 17 years. …
Japan has decided that trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs to reduce stray and feral cat populations is far superior to simply killing them. This is especially important in the run up to hosting the Olympic Games in 2020. Good news. Good to see TNR getting the backing of the authorities. When China hosted the games in 2008 …
The management of local businesses (confirmed by the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, which operates the plant) in the neighborhood of Astoria, New York City, USA have decided to ban the feeding of feral cats as part of a longstanding trap-neuter-return program because the food attracts coyotes. They say that the ban on feeding the …
The Humane Society of Greenwood, South Carolina is working to identify and help feral and community cats in the Greenwood County area. This may not sound like big news to some, but with so many communities against TNR, it’s good to see anyone out there helping animals. On November 2, the team at Humane Society …
Zoo Miami, aka Miami-Dade zoological Park and Gardens, have decided that they need to get rid of all the cats that are living outside, around their zoo in order, I suppose, to raise their profile by “cleaning up” the area. In order to do this the management have decided to apply TNR principles to all …
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The Niagara Falls, New York community is the focus this month of a heated debate between feral cat caregivers and those who say the cats are causing more harm than good. Niagara Falls City Council member Kristen Grandinetti is at the forefront of this issue, as she has introduced tabled legislation that would tighten regulations …
Will feeding feral cats in Niagara Falls soon become a crime? Read More »
This is a trap-neuter-return (TNR) success story. The reason why this is a success story is because a network of committed people work together to make it a success. When TNR is carried out properly it works extremely effectively and above all humanely. The location is Long Beach Island (LBI). A key element in the …
