TNR Information
This page is intended to give you as much info as possible in order to effect the best outcome for community cats in your area. You can research on your own at Alleycat. Much of today’s TNR protocols come from their proven successful efforts. For more information the ASPCA website is helpful.
On to our community’s cats! In 2009 when our shelter went “no kill,” the City of Taylor chose the practice of TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) as the preferred method to manage our community cats and TNR was added to our City ordinance. Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-3, Amendment 2009-38: “Running at Large” shall mean not completely confined by a building, wall or fence of sufficient strength or construction to restrain the animal, except when such animal is either on a leash, or held in the hands of the owner or keeper, or under direct supervision of the owner within the limits of the owner’s private property. Any animal confined within an automobile or other vehicle shall not be deemed running at large. All feral cats that are fed as part of a Trap Neuter Return program shall not be deemed to be running at large.” 2009-38Community cats consist of (1) strays that at some time in their lives were socialized to humans and might be able to be socialized again, and (2) wild-born ferals who have never been socialized to humans and never will (though might tolerate their caregiver after many months). This tool will help you determine what you have: https://www.alleycat.org/resources/feral-and-stray-cats-an-important-difference/.
TNR Form
Do you need help at your home? Please fill out the request form.
Colony Management
The management process is simple. First, make changes in their environment to offset negative behaviors. Depending on the negative behavior and desired outcome, the following can be utilized as deterrents to cats
Concrete pavers River rocks Lava rocks
Large pine cones Chicken wire (edges down) Coleus canina (Scaredy cat plant)
Cayenne pepper Coffee grounds Citrus peelings
Pipe tobacco Rue Lemongrass
Citronella oil Eucalyptus oil Mustard oil
Garlic Ammonia Vinegar Chopsticks in potted plants Lavender oil .
CatScat – spike mat ScareCrow– motion activated sprinkler CatStop – motion activated ultrasonic alarm