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Thank you for inviting me to contribute!  I enjoyed reading and responding to everyone's questions, and seeing the passion and dedication that the members here have to ALL cats - pet and community/feral!  I'll be back to see what's happening on The Cat Site again, that's for sure! -Amanda

There have been a lot of great points made in this thread already! I think there are lots of things that can be done regarding cats on/near school grounds before anyone resorts to removing or relocating them.  Relocation itself is very difficult and time-consuming, and often the hardest part of...

Yes!  :)  Thank you again for everything you do.  :) -Amanda

Good luck, Norachan!!!  Keep trying, you'll get her! -Amanda

It sounds like you're doing all the right things by making sure the moms are returned as soon as possible, and keeping an eye out for the kitten nest.  It can be tough sometimes, but all your hard work for the cats really does make a difference, and positively impacts their individual lives...

AWESOME!  It's great when positive messages about TNR get picked up by the media!  I'm sure you'll do great! -Amanda

You could go ahead and try to trap her now, but if she is pregnant the kittens will be aborted.  There's another thread on here that talks about that a bit!  If you know for sure she is pregnant and really don't want to take her in before she gives birth, then I would probably wait until the...

I've heard people swear by fried chicken!  Never used it myself, but it's good to know that it's an option... :P -Amanda

Agreed!  Sometimes it still happens, but those are usually the extra-savvy cats.  :)  I have seen those traps, but I've never used one!  If it gets to the point where I have a cat who won't go in a regular box trap, I usually skip to using a drop trap.  But I would definitely like to try a...

Awesome answer!  SO funny about the dry cat food... you never know what will do the trick!  -Amanda

You're right - it can be very difficult to tell if a cat is male or female, let alone if a female cat is pregnant.  The gestation period for a cat is just 63 days (give or take a few days), and they usually don't start showing until a month or so into that.  And even when they do start showing...

Thought I would turn the tables, and ask all of YOU a question!  :)  For those of you who have conducted TNR, what different types of bait have you used?  I'm curious as to what your go-to regular baits are, and what you use for those cats who just aren't interested in the usual bait. So, let's...

Hello, and great question! Alley Cat Allies actually recommends not testing (which you mention!).  Getting the cats spayed/neutered is certainly the most important thing you can do, since it may help inhibit the spread of the viruses in the first place.  Spaying/neutering will eliminate/reduce...

Yes!  :) -Amanda

Oh my goodness, that is an adorable kitten!  You're definitely right - gotta act quickly to prevent multiple litters this spring!  And 'Kitten Season' is right around the corner... if it hasn't already started! While some trappers and caregivers have used a regular carrier, it is always best to...

This is an awesome tip!!!  Definitely a good way to be able to selectively trap that one cat you're after, using a regular box trap.  Thanks for sharing! -Amanda

Yeah, they're pretty solid!  Both trap brands are great, and also have great customer service available if you do have questions or problems down the line. -Amanda

Hello!   Wow, it sounds like your group has been doing a tremendous amount of great work for California cats!  I'm very sorry to hear that the sanctuary will be closing.  For the cats that are socialized, I would certainly recommend starting as soon as possible to try and find them new adoptive...

I'm so glad that you are ready and willing to advocate for cats in your community, in addition to caring for them!  Last, year, Alley Cat Allies released an advocacy toolkit for people who are interested in improving the laws and policies for cats in their community.  You can read it in full...

Yay!  Just saw the latest question in this thread made it into it's own.  :) -Amanda