Trap, Neuter, Return
What is TNR?
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane, simple, and effective method for managing feral and stray cat populations in your community.
When to Use TNR
TNR is the solution when you notice:
- Your neighborhood is overrun with feral (wild) cats
- Stray or abandoned pets in the area
- A never-ending cycle of unwanted kittens
- Problem behaviors like fighting, yowling, and spraying
How TNR Works
- Trap feral and stray cats
- Neuter/Spay them to prevent breeding
- Return them to their territory
Benefits of TNR
For the Community
- Reduces feral and stray cat populations over time
- Eliminates the cycle of unwanted kittens
- Decreases problem behaviors (fighting, yowling, spraying)
For the Cats
- Keeps cats calmer and healthier
- Reduces aggressive behaviors
- Male cats roam less after neutering
- Female cats don't have repeated litters
- Healthier cats are better able to defend themselves from predators
Why TNR Instead of Removal?
- Feral cats are not socialized - they cannot be "turned" into house cats
- Placing feral cats in shelters or homes causes severe distress
- TNR is more humane than removal for community cats