| We are a small cat rescue group in the west San Fernando Valley and need help with TNR for feral and stray cats. We provide the humane traps, TNR training, arrange spay/neuter appointments at FixNation and work with you every step of the way. What Is TNR? TNR stands for Trap, Neuter and Return. It refers to using humane traps to trap feral cats, taking them to a shelter or mobile facilty and having them neutered (sterilized) and vaccinated. After they have been neutered, the cat is returned to their home (where they were trapped). Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method, in which entire colonies of cats are trapped, vaccinated, and sterilized by a veterinarian works extremely well to curb the numbers of unwanted, feral cats. The right ear of the feral cat is eartipped (cut off) so that you can know which has already been neutered so if they wind up in another trap they can be released immediately. Homes are found for young kittens, who can be tamed. Healthy adults are returned outdoors, where volunteers feed and look after them for the remainder of their lives. Simply put, TNR is the most humane and cost effective way to control the feral cat population.  |
