**10/15/24: Many humane societies in the Southeastern Wisconsin area have taken in emergency transports from the hurricanes. Consequently, their veterinary clinics have been overwhelmed and spay/neuter appointments available to other rescues have become scarce. We hope to resume our usual volume in the next month or so.**
Please note we do not provide emergency trapping services. Please call Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission at 414-649-8640.
What do studies say about TNR?
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TNR - Trap, Neuter, Release (sometimes TNVR; Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release)
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Community Cat - Any cat living exclusively outdoors, with or without a caretaker
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Feral Cat - Feral cats are not socialized to humans. Not all community cats are feral, and not all feral cats are unowned. Feral refers only to the cat's behavior.
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Friendly Cat - Friendly cats are fully socialized to humans. Most cats living outdoors fall somewhere between friendly and feral.
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Colony - A group of cats living together who share a social bond. A colony of cats may become insular and fight off other groups of cats or individual outsiders.
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Cluster - An area with a high number of community cats that do not necessarily share a social colony bond.
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Companion Cat - An cat that is socialized and adopted as a companion to humans
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Working Cat - A cat with a caretaker in a barn, warehouse, or similar indoor/outdoor habitat whose job is to be a mouser. These cats are often as least semi-feral and are unsuited for adoption as companion cats, but make great employees!
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Caretaker - A person who routinely cares for one or more community cats. They are the best possible ally for a TNR group!
Glossary
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TNR - Trap, Neuter, Release (sometimes TNVR; Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release)
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Community Cat - Any cat living exclusively outdoors, with or without a caretaker
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Feral Cat - Feral cats are not socialized to humans. Not all community cats are feral, and not all feral cats are unowned. Feral refers only to the cat's behavior.
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Friendly Cat - Friendly cats are fully socialized to humans. Most cats living outdoors fall somewhere between friendly and feral.
-
Colony - A group of cats living together who share a social bond. A colony of cats may become insular and fight off other groups of cats or individual outsiders.
-
Cluster - An area with a high number of community cats that do not necessarily share a social colony bond.
-
Companion Cat - An cat that is socialized and adopted as a companion to humans
-
Working Cat - A cat with a caretaker in a barn, warehouse, or similar indoor/outdoor habitat whose job is to be a mouser. These cats are often as least semi-feral and are unsuited for adoption as companion cats, but make great employees!
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Caretaker - A person who routinely cares for one or more community cats. They are the best possible ally for a TNR group!