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WE MUST STOP

THE VAST AMOUNT OF
UNCONTROLLED BREEDING

OF ANIMALS IN THIS COUNTRY

SPAY & NEUTER

We don't go looking for feral cats,

we come across them by accident.

Our first impulse is to feed them,

because food and water are

necessary for survival.

Not feeding them and hoping

they'll "go away"

is not an option.

The only option is feeding

and sterilization,

to all members of the colony.

We must take these animals to

a veterinarian for

spaying and neutering.

TNR trap-neuter-spay

has become a worldwide

accepted method of caring

for feral cats.

Non-lethal controls are the most

effective and humane means to

stop colony growth,which naturally

diminishes in growth over time.

Many caretakers are not familiar with the process of trapping cats and transporting them to veterinarians.

While the TNR process is straightforward,

a great deal

of anxiety accompanies the first time.

The whole idea of "trapping"

conjures negative images

and a fear that the

cats will be hurt or traumatized,

or that they will no longer trust

the caretakers.

The majority of feral cats

can remain where they are;

sterilizing them is the priority.

Many people want to tame

and place them in homes.

However, this is highly unrealistic.

Taming an adult feral cat takes

time and energy away

from the main objective

of sterilizing and stabilizing the

existing feral cat population.

Most feral cats prefer

living outdoors and would be

unhappy in our homes.

Another important step

is finding a veterinarian

who will work with you

and with wild cats.

If you have your own veterinarian

explain what

you want to accomplish.

Establish the protocol beforehand so you get the services the cats need:

spay or neuter with an injectable anesthesia, ear-tip, full exam, ear-cleaning, three-year rabies vaccination, and deworming.

Determine the estimated cost of veterinary

care for each cat.

You can then estimate a

budget for the entire colony.

Some veterinarians will offer

discounts on their services since

you are providing a community service.

To defray veterinary expenses,

ask for financial help from neighbors

and businesses where the colony resides.

Many of them will be pleased

that you are taking action

from which they will benefit.

After all vet work is completed,

holding the cat overnight

for recovery is usually

the maximum amount of time

required for most cases.

Only cats who experienced a difficult

surgery need to be held

for more than a day.

Request that during recovery they be placed in a quiet room away from dogs or other stressful noises.

The cats should be left in their covered traps for safe and easy transport and returned to their colony the next day.

With a well-organized plan,

feral cat colony management

can be carried out with ease

When a colony has been sterilized and stabilized, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you have

helped the ferals under your care.