Questions on TNR

nebula11 · Oct 17, 2005

I have been reading over information about TNR programs that you have on here...It is definitly something i want to get into, as I believe it is my duty, as i repect cats and will be getting into an animal profession.....

In my neighborhood I have never seen a feral cat...which is good, but in my parents neighborhood there are quite a few, though the whole neighborhood feeds them regularly, and i know one women in particular does TNRs when she can....
actually to tell you the truth, the ferals in my parents neighborhood are living a pretty coosh life for ferals, they are all very well fed and taken care of...but I think I want to help out in that neighborhood.....

Now my question.........how does the neutering work?
Does it come out of my pocket?
are there certain vets that do this work for free?
or do these TNR foundations fund it?

Also are "traps" supplied by the organization, vets, or myself

I think those are the questions I have right now...thanx

tnr1 · Oct 17, 2005

Nebula11..it will be different for different organizations. What I would recommend you do is start contacting TNR groups in your area:

http://www.alleycat.org/orgs.html#ma

Here is a list of low cost spay/neuter clinics in Massachusettes:

http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.html#ma

Also..here is some other good information:

http://www.alleycat.org/resources_care.html

This article came out recently..you may want to contact them:

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66680
Katie

nebula11 · Oct 17, 2005

Originally Posted by TNR1

Nebula11..it will be different for different organizations. What I would recommend you do is start contacting TNR groups in your area:

http://www.alleycat.org/orgs.html#ma

Here is a list of low cost spay/neuter clinics in Massachusettes:

http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.html#ma

Also..here is some other good information:

http://www.alleycat.org/resources_care.html

Katie

Thanx katie...

leesali · Oct 17, 2005

Thank-you for wanting to get involved with TNR & for caring about these forgotten ferals.

Check out Allie Cat Allies web site...very informative: http://www.alleycat.org/resources_care.html

Now my question.........how does the neutering work?
Does it come out of my pocket?
are there certain vets that do this work for free?
or do these TNR foundations fund it?

I have found that most vets. will reduce the cost for neuter/spay if it is a feral cat and will be released. I have also found that there are some organizations out there that will partially fund you...try Spay USA http://www.spayusa.org/ They helped me fund TNR with my little colony of 5.

Also are "traps" supplied by the organization, vets, or myself

You may want to contact a local humane society (or something similar)...I have found that they will lend out traps for the purpose of TNR.

Generally, vets. will do a low-cost spay/neuter...you do the trapping and dropping off/picking-up at the vet. Unfortunately, because these are low-cost procedures, (my vet) will not keep male or female overnight. So...if you are dealing with a spay, the female should be kept recovering for 24 to 48 hours...if it is a neuter, you can release within 24-hours. That's pretty much it.

Wishing you luck in your quest to help

tnr1 · Oct 17, 2005

Originally Posted by Nebula11

Thanx katie...

Don't know why I listed California first....seriously, welcome to the fold!! Most ferals/strays are well fed...but they should be spayed/neutered so they don't add to the overpopulation.

Katie

nebula11 · Oct 17, 2005

Originally Posted by leesali

Thank-you for wanting to get involved with TNR & for caring about these forgotten ferals.

Check out Allie Cat Allies web site...very informative: http://www.alleycat.org/resources_care.html

Now my question.........how does the neutering work?
Does it come out of my pocket?
are there certain vets that do this work for free?
or do these TNR foundations fund it?

I have found that most vets. will reduce the cost for neuter/spay if it is a feral cat and will be released. I have also found that there are some organizations out there that will partially fund you...try Spay USA http://www.spayusa.org/ They helped me fund TNR with my little colony of 5.

Also are "traps" supplied by the organization, vets, or myself

You may want to contact a local humane society (or something similar)...I have found that they will lend out traps for the purpose of TNR.

Generally, vets. will do a low-cost spay/neuter...you do the trapping and dropping off/picking-up at the vet. Unfortunately, because these are low-cost procedures, (my vet) will not keep male or female overnight. So...if you are dealing with a spay, the female should be kept recovering for 24 to 48 hours...if it is a neuter, you can release within 24-hours. That's pretty much it.

Wishing you luck in your quest to help

Thank you for the info......I gotta give it to you guys...this is real dedication, I can see this getting expensive real quick,and i know some of you have been doing this for years....bless you.....
I am hoping i can live up to the challenge

jane_vernon · Oct 17, 2005

Ok, this may seem naive but what is TNR?

girlieq · Oct 17, 2005

Trap Neuter Release

People trap ferals, have them fixed, and then release them. It helps manage the population, and it's a much better option than shooting all of the strays.

jane_vernon · Oct 17, 2005

Ah, excellent!

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