Feral Cat TNR
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The Program
Friends of BARC was alerted that the citizens of Houston were willing to help with the population explosion of stray (feral) cats—they just didn’t know how. That’s when we decided to step in to offer some assistance.
What is TNR?
The “Trap, Neuter, Return” (TNR) protocol is a world-recognized & approved model to halt the breeding cycle of feral cat colonies. Cats are trapped, sterilized & returned to their habitat. This stops the growth of these colonies & discourages outside cats from comimg in to these territories.
Of course, less kittens being born on the harsh streets of Houston means less kittens ending up in the City Shelter (BARC), which in turn increases the chance of adoption for the cats that are there. This aligns quite well with the mission of Friends of BARC.
The Friends of BARC TNR program loans traps & supplies, as available, offers paid surgery vouchers at select area clinics and advises on trapping & surgery aftercare.
Get Involved
To learn more about the TNR model from one of the national leaders in the field, Alley Cat Allies, visit www.alleycat.org – there’s a wealth of information there that any TNR advocate should utilize.
For more information, please email feraltnr@friendsofbarc.org.