Category: Community Cats & TNR
Trap-neuter-return, colony care, and community cat programs.
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How to Tell if a Community Cat Has Already Been Fixed
Before you trap, check whether a stray or community cat is already sterilised — ear tips, tattoos, microchips and physical…
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Keeping Community Cats Safe Through Central Valley Summers
How to protect outdoor and community cats through extreme summer heat — water, shade, shelter design, and the warning signs…
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Found Newborn Kittens? What to Do and What Not to Do
Found newborn kittens outside? How long to wait for the mother, how to tell their age, and the two mistakes…
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TNR in Fresno: How to Start With the Cats in Your Neighbourhood
A practical guide to trap-neuter-return in Fresno, CA — local clinic options, borrowing traps, trapping safely, and returning cats to…
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Low-Cost Spay and Neuter in Fresno: Every Option Compared
Compare every low-cost spay and neuter option for cats in Fresno County — prices, who qualifies, what is included, and…
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Managing Community Cats Near an Apartment Complex or Business
Why feeding bans don’t work, why TNR is the real solution, and how to talk to tenants and neighbors about…
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TNR and Local Ordinances: Is It Legal Where You Live?
How TNR and community cat feeding laws vary by city and state, and why checking local ordinances matters.
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What to Do If a Community Cat Is Injured or Sick
The right first steps for a sick or injured outdoor cat — call a vet, avoid DIY remedies, treat outdoors…
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Ear-Tipping Explained: Why Vets Do It and How It’s Done
What ear-tipping is, why it’s the universal sign of TNR sterilization, and why it’s safe and painless.
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Community Cat Colony Record Keeping: A Practical Guide
How to track a cat colony’s medical records — DIY spreadsheets vs. dedicated apps.