Trap, Spay/Neuter, Vaccinate, Return Program, (TNVR)
CJAR is dedicated to the humane treatment of free roaming outdoor cats and supports TNVR as a best practice for reducing community cat populations.
What We Do:
- Provide support and training in TNVR through best practices set forth by Alley Cat Allies.
- Work with trappers/caregivers in scheduling veterinary appointments.
- Conducting public advocacy on behalf of community cats and the benefits of TNVR.
- Provide financial assistance for TNVR of community cats.
Have you seen a community cat?
Learn to trap
Trainings are held by request. You will learn about community cats and best practices in TNVR. You can also borrow or return a trap at these sessions which usually last about one hour.TNVR can reduce community cat numbers by socializing young kittens and finding them homes.
How Old is That Kitten?
The age of a kitten is important when trapping. You don’t want to separate a young kitten from its mom if it can be avoided. Young kittens rely on mom to not only feed it the best nutrition it can get but she also keeps them at the right body temperature and helps them go to the bathroom, which they can’t do on their own until they are about three weeks old.
Once a kitten is eating on its own and exploring away from the nest, around 5 weeks old, the kittens can be trapped and brought inside for socialization and a life indoors.
Safety First
- Be safety smart!
- First and most important; if you are bitten by a cat, seek medical attention as soon as possible!
- Infections from cat bites start deep within the tissue and rise to the surface over several days.
- Once a cat is trapped it can act on instinct and be unpredictable. Do not attempt to touch or handle a cat in the trap.
- Learn more about Rabies here