From the Field: Partnership is Key to Trap-Neuter-Return in Rockbridge County, VA

… support to protect and save cats’ lives.
I reached out to Rockbridge SPCA to introduce myself and try to set up a time to meet and discuss Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)the only humane and effective approach to stabilizing community cat populations. They were very receptive and interested in my experiences as a former animal …

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TNR Stories: Hyattsville, Maryland

… a  successful Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project with a community in Hyattsville, MD. Watch the video to see how we worked with the community to save cats, and keep them a part of their lives.
More TNR Stories to come! In the meantime, we invite you to join us in saving cats’ lives every day!

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TNR Pilot Program In Anne Arundel County' rel="bookmark">Alley Cat Allies' Partnership With Rude Ranch Enables TNR Pilot Program In Anne Arundel County

BETHESDA, MD  Alley Cat Allies is pleased to announce its latest collaboration with Rude Ranch Animal Rescue in Harwood, Md. Together we are developing a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) pilot project to spay, neuter and vaccinate community cats in Anne Arundel County. The partnership includes a $50,000 grant from Alley Cat Allies, which will …

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Trap-Neuter-Return Timeline (Example)

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Planning is the key to a successful Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) effort! Our sample TNR timeline will help you plan all of the important steps like: setting a feeding schedule for community cats, withholding food in preparation for trapping, humanely trapping, bringing cats to a veterinary clinic for spay/neuter, vaccination, and eartip …

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TNR is Effective on College Campuses

… homes; and a decrease in the number of calls concerning cats on college property.
A long-term study on the University of Central Florida campus found that TNR keeps cat colonies stable and healthy year after year. The 11-year study observed the number of cats on campus decline by 66%, with no new kittens …

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Trap-Neuter-Return Ordinances

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) ordinances sound like a good thing, and sometimes are a good thing. However, if not written carefully or overwritten, these ordinances can actually create barriers to the very humane programs they exist to support.
It’s tempting to think that your community MUST pass a TNR ordinance in order for advocates …

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