trap-neuter-return
Catch, fix, release
Trap-neuter-return, often abbreviated TNR, is a method of managing feral cat populations.
Cats are humanely trapped, surgically sterilized, and then released back to their original location rather than being euthanized or kept in shelters.
Advocates argue it reduces colony sizes over time while being more humane than culling; critics question its effectiveness at controlling populations.
The city adopted a trap-neuter-return policy for its stray cats.
Sterilize a female animal
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
- releaseTo let go
- captureTake into custody
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
clinic · eartip · colony · vaccination · recovery · anesthesia · humane · population control
One who maintains property
- feeding stationSite providing animal food
- shelterProtected place or structure
- community catsUnowned outdoor feline populations
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
territory · outdoor cats · food · water · headcount · socialization · relocation · adoption
spay
Sterilize a female animal
surgery · clinic · eartip · colony · vaccination · recovery · anesthesia · humane · population control · feral
caretaker
One who maintains property
- feeding stationSite providing animal food
- shelterProtected place or structure
- community catsUnowned outdoor feline populations
monitoring · territory · outdoor cats · food · water · headcount · socialization · relocation · adoption · established
animal welfare
Non-human health and treatment
- humane societyOrganization protecting mistreated animals
- ASPCAAnimal welfare nonprofit
- rescueSave from harm
volunteer · donation · awareness · education · ordinance · policy · municipal · compassion · activism · outreach
- catscat, kitten, kitty, feline, tabby
- animal sheltersanimal shelters, no-kill shelters, shelter dogs, shelter staff, shelter volunteers