TNR - Trap-Neuter-Return programs have proven to be the most effective and humane way of controlling the population of feral cats. Feral cats can live long, healthy lives when they are a part of a managed colony, about 10 years. Unaltered and alone, the life expectancy is about 2 years. Communities see dramatic drops in cat intake and euthanasia at their local shelters as a result of TNR practices.

TRAP – Feral cats tend to be pretty elusive, so you must catch them first. This is done with a humane live cat trap, which doesn’t harm the cat in any way. “Here kitty, kitty!” doesn’t usually work. 

Neuter – Once caught they are transported to a vet to be surgically sterilized, generally this includes a health evaluation, vaccinations and clipping the tip of their ear to identify that they have been through the TNR process already, in case they are caught again in the future.

Return – After the trip to the vet they are returned to the same area they were caught, and usually kept confined overnight for rest and recovery, before being released back into their colony.

WAAG’s TNR Team is ready to help stabilize your feral cat colony. Click the button below for more information on the process.