I believe cats are in danger/a community cat colony site is threatened and I want to relocate the colony. What should I do?
Relocation is a last resort. It’s a time-intensive process that is stressful for you and the cats and may not even be 100% effective. Learn why relocating is dangerous and better approaches.
Helping Community Cats Workshop Script
… inevitably leads to unhappy employees, and higher turnover.
Next up is relocation of community cats. This is something we hear about often, but let me be clear relocation is not an effective means of managing cat populations.
Relocation should only be used as a last resort to save cats’ lives. Even when done properly, relocation …
Cat Sanctuaries: Not an Easy Fix
… cats’ needs.
When large numbers of cats are confined in small rooms or areas, they become extremely stressed and can be exposed to contagious diseases.
Community cats are not socialized to people and cannot live indoors. They are stressed in a sanctuary environment, especially in ones without ample outdoor space or inside.
Relocation, which is
I need to relocate a cat/colony. Should I do this? How do I do this?
… else.
Relocation should only be considered as a last resort and Alley Cat Allies advises against relocating community cats in most circumstances. You can read more about relocation and what to do instead at alleycat.org/Relocation. It also includes a link to safe relocation protocols if you decide relocation must be used as a …
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Negotiating Tips
… common. It may seem like a great, easy solution to everyoneincluding you! The fact is that relocation is not a win for the cats OR the community.
Relocation is costly, time consuming, and may not be effective. It also opens a vacuum in the environment, allowing more cats to move in.
Relocation should only be …
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From the Field: Tree House Humane Society and the State of SNR to Come
… they coexist with the staff during their artisanal beer production. This only proves that there is a chance for every single cat if we look for it. Relocation is a last resort, but this successful program shows that when it’s done with the proper mind and spiritand by following best practicesit can be a …
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Protect Washington D.C.'s Cats and TNR Program
… ineffective trapping and relocation of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of others. Pet cats that sometimes go outside (with or without permission!) and well-cared-for and loved spayed/neutered colony cats are no exception.
Overall, the bill has some good parts to it, but the section dealing with cats is a disaster. It fails to …
Share the Truth About Cats
… does, you can help by providing her an outdoor shelter, food, and water.
Learn more:
alleycat.org/LeaveThemBe
FACT: Community Cats are bonded to their outdoor homes—relocation is dangerous.
Relocation of community cats is an absolute last resort and should only be considered if a cat is in imminent danger.
Community cats are highly …
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Alley Cat Allies Responds to the New Ordinance in Seaside Heights, New Jersey
… project that could be made so that the boardwalk cats need not be relocated. Administrator Vaz has been steadfast in his refusal to consider this suggestion. The relocation of sixty cats is something that our organization does not take lightly. Dune projects such as this have regularly been completed without the removal of cat colonies …
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How to Implement an Organizational Trap-Neuter-Return Program
… community members will want the cats to “go someplace else” after they have been trapped. Educate the public about the vacuum effect and the failures associated with relocation of feral cats. Indicate that cats will not be removed from areas where they currently reside. In some cases it may be necessary to gently remind people …
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