An Overview of TNR: Trap Neuter Release of Feral Cats
I’m going to be writing a lot of posts about TNR, but I thought it made the most sense to start off with an overview of what it’s all about. There are no hard and fast rules or protocols Something important to keep in mind. There may be ideals in terms of recuperation time, or number of vaccines given for example, but the ideal is often not the reality. Standards of care vary in different countries as do resources, so everyone involved in caring for ferals does the best they can with what they have. What do the letters TNR stand for? Trap-Neuter-Return or Trap-Neuter-Release, both mean the same thing. What is the process/what is it about? The point of TNR is to help reduce the feral cat population, and the suffering of cats and kittens that usually goes on as a result. Cats are trapped, brought to the vet (private or to a spay/neuter clinic), fixed, then released back where they were trapped. Caretakers provide food and water, and often build shelters in the winte...