Community Cats Program Handbook: Operations

Calico community cat
Note: Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) is also referred to as trap-neuter-return (TNR). ...Read More
Feral cat meowing. Trapping cats for TNR is important to caring for outdoor cat colonies.
The following are guidelines recommended by Best Friends Animal Society for trapping community cats (free-roaming, stray and feral cats) for the purpose of trap-neuter-vacc...Read More
Black and white outdoor cat
When the temperature outside begins to drop, it’s time to make sure the outdoor cats in your community have warm shelters where they can go to remain safe and comfortable....Read More
Two cats near cat trap being used for trap/neuter/return
Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return: What is it? Trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) is a humane, non-lethal alternative to the trap-and-kill method of attempting to man...Read More
Veterinarian wearing scrubs holding a brown tabby cat, surrounded by sheet covered humane traps
Trap-neuter-return (TNR) is a common-sense, cost-effective solution for managing populations of unowned, free-roaming cats (sometimes called stray, feral, or “community cat...Read More
Gray and white community cat with a freshly tipped ear to indicate he is a feral cat who is part of a managed cat colony
Trap-neuter-return (TNR) is a common-sense, cost-effective solution for managing populations of unowned, free-roaming cats (sometimes called stray, feral or “community ...Read More