If there is another feral cat caregiver in the immediate area you should first check with them. Some people keep very accurate records for their colony cats and will be able to give you updated information. In any case, what you do depends on your location: If you live in a town or municipality which mandates TN R [...]
TNR Chicago | Trap Neuter Return Information & Education
Educating The Community About Feral Cats And Trap Neuter Return Programs
How to TNR
Below, you will find all of the resources we have available to help you with your TNR program. You may browse through the articles at your leisure, or use the search box at the top right of every page to search the for the answer to your TNR questions.
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Will the feral cat come back after being returned to the trapping site?
The cat may stay away for a few days. However, after she has calmed down and re-acclimated herself, she will most likely visit more frequently and stay for longer periods of time, especially if you are providing food and shelter.
I think the cat may be friendly. Should I try to pet him while he’s in the trap?
Do NOT put your finger into a trap to try and pet a cat. It is best to leave them alone and not risk personal injury or undo stress on the cat by trying to pet him. Remember that there are passive ferals and aggressive ferals. Even if the trapped cat is not lunging he may still be [...]
When should I trap feral kittens?
As soon as kittens are weaned from their mother’s milk and out walking around on their own they are ready to be trapped. This can be as early as 5 – 6 weeks old.
What can I do about a feral cat that will not go into a trap?
Some feral cats are very trap savvy. Some even eat in the trap without triggering the trip plate. All you can do is be persistent. If you have been trying to trap for a while without success, you might want to take a week off and then start over by getting the cat used to eating in the [...]