Reducing the Killing
To achieve our goal of reducing the number of community cats and companion animals euthanized, we support and advocate for the following:
**Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Programs
**High-Volume, Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs
**Barn Cat Programs
**Pet Food Pantries
**Rescue Groups
**Foster Care
**Comprehensive Adoption Programs
**Pet Retention

TNR, Spay/Neuter
Free Roaming Cats
Definitions:
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A feral cat is unsocialized and fearful of people, which makes him a poor candidate for adoption.
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A stray cat once lived in a home, but was lost or abandoned and forced to survive on his own. Strays can usually be quickly re-socialized and adopted, if homes are available.
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A pet cat is a companion animal with an identifiable owner and home.
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A free-roaming cat lives mainly outdoors and spends the majority of time unconfined.
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A community cat is unowned and therefore belongs to the community.
What is TNVR ?
TNVR programs spay and neuter cats to reduce or eliminate reproduction, vaccinate cats against rabies and provide an ear tip (the universal sign of a vetted feral cat).
Why spay / neuter ?
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Reduce the number of homeless pets killed
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Improve your pet's health
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Reduce unruly behavior
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Save on the cost of pet care