TNR is a comprehensive plan where entire feral colonies are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and neutered by veterinarians. Kittens and cats that are tame enough to be adopted are placed in good homes. Adult cats are returned to their familiar habitat to live out their lives under the watchful care of sympathetic neighborhood volunteers. --Alley Cat Allies TNR Info

Studies have proven that trap-neuter-release is the single most successful method of stabilizing and maintaining healthy feral cat colonies with the least possible cost to local governments and residents, while providing the best possible life for the animals themselves. Spaying/neutering homeless cats:

• Stabilizes the population at manageable levels
• Eliminates annoying behaviors associated with mating
• Is humane to the animals and fosters compassion in the neighborhoods
• Is more effective and less costly than repeated attempts at exterminations---costs for repeatedly trapping and killing feral colonies are far higher than promoting stable, non-breeding colonies in the same location. Vacated areas are soon filled by other cats who start the breeding process over again. --Feral Cat Coalition TNR Info

TNR works. Cat populations are gradually reduced. Nuisance behaviors associated with breeding, such as the yowling of females or the spraying of toms, are virtually eliminated. Disease and malnutrition are greatly reduced. The cats live healthy, safe, and peaceful lives in their territories. --Alley Cat Allies TNR Info