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» T/N/R, Adoptions, Rescue, Hoarding: Do they all go together?
T/N/R, Adoptions, Rescue, Hoarding: Do they all go together?When
people decide to do TNR, they also must be clear on what they aim to achieve. If
you’re considering embarking upon this important task, be specific about what you
can do well and what you can't. It’s very important so you don’t get in over
your head.
If you
already trap regularly and believe that you can trap and adopt out every cat,
you are mistaken. If you think you can trap and take every cat that might not
be in an ideal situation, you are also mistaken. And if you think you can adopt
out every kitten you trap, you are mistaken. I am not talking about the person
who traps once a year. I am talking about the person who does this on a regular
basis.
Set your
limits, goals and decide what you can and cannot do. It’s not healthy for you
OR the cats to trap them, keep them in cages and only HOPE one day they will tame.
Truly un-socialized cats don't really like you anyway, so why not spay or
neuter them and be on your way.
There is
a recent hoarding situation in Florida, in which the person both trapped cats
and took cats from the city and put them all in cages. When officials busted
the hoarder, they had 700 cats living in cages in their own filth. Tragically,
now the humane community has 700 cats to deal with. not to mention the
suffering of these poor angels who could have been living their lives out in
the place they were originally found.
A cat
rescuer in California created a similar situation, albeit with fewer cats. I told
him once that he really needed to TNR the older kittens, stop trapping for a
while, and focus on getting the socialized kittens adopted. He said he felt “all
kittens deserve a soft pillow to sleep on.”
Well, he
didn't take my advice, continued trapping, didn't adopt out and he, too got
busted. Now people who were going
about their own business helping cats had to stop and help him-otherwise these
cats would have ended up at Animal Control and, as you know, no pillows for
them. Instead, their bodies would have ended up in trash cans instead, a scene
that sadly plays out every day in America’s shelters.
No one
wins this way, especially not the cats. Keep focused. Do what you do best. Have
boundaries. Take good care of yourself and be ethical in all that you do with
the cats. Make sure their best interest is at heart. Remember: You are no good
to them if you are in jail for animal cruelty and neglect. Aug 02, 2011 More Stray Talk |
Interview with Christi Metropole
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Comments (4)
Chainamarie:
Sep 25, 2011 at 08:46 PM
I have 6 cats all came from alleys. Now, there is another somewhat small 'colony' that I'm dealing with. Like the guy in the above article I want every cat to sleep on a soft pillow. It is such a fine line to walk - to put a friendly kittie that has been spayed/neutered back in the alley when you KNOW it wants to stay indoors.
For me it is a hard thing to deal with.
How does one deal with this? Also when you are doing this with another person and you have different opinions as to what to do with the cat(s), such as to leave them outside in winter or what shelter to let them go to, or what persons basement to put them in. Then arguements start.
glen broemer:
Oct 25, 2011 at 05:49 AM
my cat ran off and i need a trap asap
please call as soon as you can
glen
310 457 6160
day or night
thanks
lydia:
Nov 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM
TNR or TNH? Trap Neuter RELEASE! not Trap Neuter HOARDE. I build cat houses out of wood crates and then I put plastic storage bins (with a 6" whole cut out) inside that. Add a piece of scrap carpet and a blanket. As long as cats have food, water and shelter from rain and wind they can survive the winter. They prefer to chase bugs and lay in the sunshine than be locked up and overcrowded.
Denise Crain:
Dec 07, 2011 at 06:37 PM
12/7/11
I have been feeding 2 black cat adults and one that is about 13 weeks old in my backyard since there is no where else to feed them.The 13 weeks old is also black, don't know if they are male or female. I was told the woman who had them moved but left the 3 cats. I have asked around if anyone is missing cats or if they would like to take care of them but nobody wants too. I have been taking care of them by feeding them and trying to be friendly so one of the adult cats I am able to pet also the kitten will play with a string with me. I really need your help to come and trap them and get them spayed or neutored and also feed them since I am moving the 1st of January. I have 2 indoor cats that are brother and sister and the male goes crazy when he scents the outside cats.He will jump on top of the microwave then to the window ledge and hiss, meows then starts scratching the window. I will donate money for your help for gas and what ever else. Here is mt address and cell#
4703 W 173rd Street
Lawndale CA 90260
714-292-5236 Thanks Denise Crain