Population Control: TNR

TNR is one of the most recent tactics being used to control the feral cat population. TNR stands for Trap-Neuter-Return. This is a method in which cats are captured, spayed/neutered, vaccinated against rabies, and surgically ear tipped to indicate that they have undergone TNR. This method has been proven effective, and it definitely improves the lives of existing feral cats. Organizations such as the Humane Society encourage TNR. However, they also encourage current owners to have their cats spayed/neutered. After all it is these domestic cats that are often the origin of feral cats.