Trap-Neuter-Return be Outlawed' rel="bookmark">Kaua'i, Hawaii Residents: Don't Let Trap-Neuter-Return be Outlawed

The Kaua’i County Council is considering an ordinance that would require community cat caregivers to register their colonies and make it illegal to feed cats without a permit. This severely limits Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and efforts to care for community cats. Discussions about this ordinance are happening behind closed doors, which is unfair …

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Trap-Vasectomy-Hysterectomy-Return (TVHR) Is No Substitute for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)

As the leading experts on cats, Alley Cat Allies vigilantly monitors and reviews emerging research. In the early days of Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), questions were raised about whether vasectomies might be more effective than neutering. This subject was explored in the 1980s and 1990s, especially in the United Kingdom, and the scientific consensus is …

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Richland, Missouri Embraces TNR

Alley Cat Allies is helping Richland, Missouri make huge strides for cats! We’ve been working extensively in the area, meeting with councilmembers, shelters, and vet clinics to support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) in Richland and beyond. In March, Richland passed an Alley Cat Allies-modeled TNR ordinance with the goal of spaying/neutering nearly …

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"What about Complaints?" Managing Communications When Your Shelter Adopts a SNR or TNR Policy

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This guide provides real-life advice and information from animal services directors who have implemented Shelter-Neuter-Return (SNR) or Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. It will help you address questions about your program or help you make decisions about launching a new program.
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