Cities Around Jefferson, Iowa, Choose Trap-Neuter-Return Over Bullets
… and counties throughout the state haven’t been rounding up and killing cats by gunshot to address cat populations. Instead, they’ve been running humane programs like Trap-Neuter-Return – with great success.
Animal Protection and Education (A.P.E.), an Alley Cat Allies Feral Friends Network member, has spayed or neutered an estimated 15 …
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Step by Step Guide: Trap-Neuter-Return
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the humane and effective approach to community cats. During TNR cats are humanely trapped, taken to a veterinarian to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, eartipped and returned to their outdoor home. Our video takes you step-by-step through Trap-Neuter-Return so you can learn how to protect and …
An Amazing ACO: Jackie Nowinski Bridges Gap Between Animal Control and Trap-Neuter-Return
There’s a reason Animal Control Officer Jackie Nowinski became known as the “cat liaison.” When she started working for Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) in 2012, the city ordinance allowed Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for community cats. However, many of her fellow officers were skeptical of the approach, and the shelter didn’t have …
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Organize your Community for Neighborhood TNR
… your own humane box traps, deterrents, and other equipment. Plan for how you’ll cover the expenses. Our Financial Resources and Fundraising Tips will help.
Launch your TNR program. After all of your planning and community collaboration, it’s time to TNR some cats! Just follow our Step-by-Step Guide to Trap-Neuter-Return …
An Amazing ACO: Tim Reeder Establishes Lifesaving Trap-Neuter-Return Program
… Alabama, but not before leaving a lasting lifesaving legacy for cats. In his time on the job, Reeder saved countless animals’ lives and helped kickstart a successful Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program.
He became an ACO in 1987, before TNR was an established method to address community cat populations. Reeder watched as far too many …
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An Amazing ACO: Cat Cottle Opens Shelter to Trap-Neuter-Return
Antioch Animal Shelter in Antioch, California’s, Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program may be brand new, but it already has the most important tool for success: the support of the community! Just a few months ago, Officer Cat Cottle flung the shelter’s doors wide open to the help of local TNR advocates. Together, they …
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Trap-Neuter-Return in Core Creek Park
… and causing trash pile-ups. Public outcry in late 2015 prompted the municipal government to bring in a team of animal organizations to tackle the issue using Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).
Distinguishing Program:
Animal Lifeline, a support organization for rescues, shelters, and municipal groups that advocate for animals, and RedRover, an animal disaster relief and …
Just the Facts: TNR and Vaccinations
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Vaccinations are one way Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) protects community cats.
Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations are considered a standard and valuable element of TNR–a program that is extremely successful at stabilizing populations of community cats, also referred to as feral or outdoor cats. The program is also called Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return …
Going the Distance for Trap-Neuter-Return
Many people take the initiative to learn Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) after they see community cats in their own back yard or neighborhood. Lisa Chang took action after she learned about cats in another state.
During her winter break, Chang, a New York teacher, traveled more than 200 miles to Silver Spring, Maryland, to carry …
Anne Arundel County Passes Trap-Neuter-Return Ordinance
The Anne Arundel County Council in Maryland voted unanimously on January 2 to pass an ordinance that removes barriers to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). The ordinance will save community cats’ lives by keeping them out of shelters and returning them to their outdoor homes.
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