*Whether YOU lend your Time, Money, or Voice, TNR is a Powerful Way to make a Meaningful Difference for Outdoor Cats in your Community.
If you have noticed feral cats in your neighborhood and are wondering how to help, you are not alone.
While adopting them or taking them to a shelter often is not feasible - since feral cats are typically not often socialized and not immediately adoptable - there is a humane and effective alternative: Trap Neuter Return (TNR).
This method involves humanely trapping outdoor cats, having them spayed or neutered and vaccinated, and then returning them to their original location.
*Supported by major animal welfare organizations like the ASPCA and the Humane Society, TNR is Proven to Stabilize Cat Populations, Reduce Nuisance Behaviors, and Improve the Health and Safety of Community Cats.
TNR programs vary from place to place, but most rely on dedicated volunteers who help trap, transport, and care for cats during recovery.
Once at a participating veterinary clinic, the cats receive sterilization, vaccinations (including rabies), and are ear tipped to show they have been treated.
While feral cats are typically returned to their territory, adoptable strays may be rehomed.
Recovery times depend on the cat's health and gender, and some may require longer indoor care or placement in safer outdoor settings, like barn cat programs.
These efforts not only improve individual cats’ lives but also make Neighborhoods More Harmonious by Decreasing Behaviors like Yowling, Fighting, and Spraying.
*TNR is Safe when Done Properly and Offers Long Term Benefits for BOTH Cats and Communities.
For those interested in getting involved, connecting with a local rescue group is a great first step.
Many organizations offer training, supplies, and support for volunteers, and online resources are available for areas without formal programs.
*If you are unable to volunteer, financial contributions are always helpful - donations help cover the costs of surgeries, vaccines, food, and humane traps.
Chewy editorial team recognizes the compassion behind every effort to care for community cats and supports humane, effective solutions like TNR. With the right tools, knowledge, and heart, anyone can help give outdoor cats a safer, healthier life.
