How much is a TNR?

TNR costs roughly $50-$60 for the entire process, while it generally costs roughly $100-$105 to euthanize a cat. There are even a few TNR programs throughout the U.S. that cover the full cost for TNR, making the expense for the individual trapping the cat $0.

Is TNR cruel?

It is a cruel alternative to euthanasia because many of these cats get injured or diseased and receive no veterinary care. Animal shelters and rescue agencies in every state fill up after every breeding season with cats and kittens needing homes.

What is a TNR project?

The TNR Project is a 100% grassroots community group of independent volunteers and self-help trappers in the San Gabriel Valley. We work to end the overpopulation of unwanted cats & kittens and truly believe TNR is the true road to No Kill Shelters.

Does TNR really work?

The claimed ‘success’ of some studies in reducing cat numbers has been interpreted as ample evidence that TNR programs are effective. However, the number of cats that were adopted in these studies contributed markedly to the overall decrease and thus apparent ‘success’ of TNR (Figure 1 [72]).

Why is TNR bad?

TNR programs fail because they do not operate in an enclosed system and cannot spay or neuter a sufficient number of cats to affect feral cat numbers at the population level. Despite the good intentions of many involved in TNR programs, TNR has been found to be a waste of time, money, and resources.

Is TNR a humane?

Trap-Neuter-Return is the humane and effective approach for stray and feral cats. Kittens and cats who are friendly and socialized to people may be adopted into homes. Grounded in science, TNR stops the breeding cycle of cats and therefore improves their lives while preventing reproduction.

Is PETA against TNR?

We believe that trap, vaccinate, spay/neuter, and release programs are acceptable when the cats are isolated from roads, people, and other animals who could harm them; regularly attended to by people who not only feed them but care for their medical needs; and situated in an area where they do not have access to …

How do I get involved with TNR?

How To Get Involved in TNR

Community relations. Educating yourself on the multi-layered process of TNR is a critical starting point.
Planning ahead.
Supplies and equipment.
Dividers in traps are important.
Time to trap!
Recovery and release.
Avoid relocating the cats.

Why is TNR so important?

Why do they tip cat’s ears?

An ear tip is a visual indicator that a cat has previously been altered and vaccinated. Because feral cats can be difficult to get close to, the ear tip can be seen from a distance and helps prevent re-trapping, transport, stress, and unnecessary anesthesia.

What is the best time of day to release a feral cat?

Male cats can generally be released the afternoon following surgery (that is, the afternoon of the day you pick them up from The PAWS Clinic). In extreme cold or wet weather, please keep the cat additional nights if possible, until the weather clears, following the instructions below.

How does cat catch and release work?

In a Trap-Neuter-Return program, community cats are humanely trapped (with box traps), brought to a veterinarian to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, eartipped (the universal sign that a community cat has been neutered and vaccinated), and then returned to their outdoor home.