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Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR or TNR).
Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Release of feral cats = TNVR
Implementing a TNVR Program is a proven way to help control the cat population, hence reducing the number of cats that are killed each year by animal control or other organizations.
What is a FERAL cat? They live among us all. They live in the woods, under decks, behind restaurants and just about everywhere imaginable. They are the forgotten cats of our community. It begins with a domestic cat, abandoned by irresponsible owners and left to breed and have litter after litter. The kittens grow up and, since they have no human contact, become unsocial and "wild". They continue breeding and within seven years can produce over 400,000 cats!
But YOU can help these innocent victims of human abandonment.
provide :TRAPS, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORTATION, GUIDANCE AND QUALITY CARE to FERALS in HERNANDO COUNTY & NORTH PASCO
HOW IT WORKS:
Paw Warriors will train one person or a group of people interested in getting colonies of cats/kittens spayed/neutered. We will loan our traps for this project by texting (352) 403-9633 and arrangements can be made for pick up of traps. We will be glad to show you how and explain the procedure. It will be up to you to call Pet Luv and make an appointment and transport the cats to/from the clinic for their surgeries. You will need to call Pet Luv (Hernando County) (352) 799-9990 or
PAWS (Pasco County) (727) 939-paws or Tip My Ear-TNR or go on line for the Snip Program to obtain various vets and their phone #'s to obtain appointments.
(Proof That It Works!)
Implementing a TNR Program to help with 'stray' cats is a proven way to help control the cat population, hence reducing the number of cats that are killed each year by animal control or turned into shelters.
Educating the Community on Humane Education
If anyone knows of a group (adults or children) that Paw Warriors could help present and educate humane education and how to become directly involved with TNVR, please contact Tracie Steger (President/Founder) @ (352) 403-9633. We'll be glad to come and share with our community. It takes a village to help our community with battling over-population of unwanted cats through advocacy and humane education.
What is a Stray (or FERAL) cat?
They live among us all. They live in the woods, under decks, behind restaurants and just about everywhere imaginable. They are the forgotten cats of our community. It begins with a domestic cat, abandoned by irresponsible owners and left to breed and have litter after litter. The kittens grow up and, since they have no human contact, become unsocial and "wild". They continue breeding and within seven years can produce over 400,000 cats!
Who do they belong to? They belong to us all, and we are all responsible for them. Their fate is up to each and every person. They need to be spayed and neutered and re-released. Feral cats are best kept in the area to which they are accustomed. Relocating them can cause them to become confused, nervous, and vulnerable to dangers such as predators and traffic. They will become more docile with other cats once they are sterilized and in turn will keep the spread of disease down to a minimum. They will not spray urine or be howling in the night. They deserve our help!
