Humane Solutions for Community Cats
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most effective and compassionate method for managing community cat populations.
What is Trap-Neuter-Return?
TNR, sometimes called TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return), improves the lives of community cats, prevents the birth of more homeless kittens, and addresses neighborhood concerns. It's a proven solution that works.
Trap
Cats are humanely trapped and transported to a veterinarian.
Neuter
Cats are spayed or neutered by a licensed veterinarian.
Vaccinate
They receive rabies and other vaccines and are eartipped for identification.
Return
After recovery, the cats are returned to their original outdoor home.
Need Help with a Cat Colony?
If you are aware of a community cat colony in your area that needs assistance, please fill out the form below. We will review your submission and get in touch if we are able to help.
Found Kittens? Don't Kit-Nap!
If you find a litter of kittens, their best chance of survival is with their mother. She is likely nearby searching for food. It is crucial to wait and watch from a distance for several hours to see if she returns.
Moving the kittens prematurely can be a death sentence. Only intervene if they are in immediate danger or if you are certain the mother is not coming back.
Benefits of TNR
- Ends the cycle of reproduction.
- Reduces nuisance behaviors like spraying and fighting.
- Improves the health of the cats.
- Saves taxpayer dollars by reducing shelter intake.