Category: Community Cats & TNR
Trap-neuter-return, colony care, and community cat programs.
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TNR vs. TNVR: What’s the Difference?
TNVR adds one explicit step to TNR — vaccination — here’s why the distinction matters.
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How Much Does TNR Cost — And How to Fund It
Real per-cat TNR costs, plus grants and funding sources that help cover them.
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How to Socialize a Feral Kitten
The critical age window and realistic techniques for socializing a feral kitten.
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Community Cat Feeding Station Best Practices
How to place, build, and maintain a community cat feeding station — location, waterproofing, and schedule.
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TNR Myths Debunked: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Common TNR criticisms, checked against the evidence — abandonment, cost, feeding, and whether it actually works.
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How to Build a Winter Shelter for Outdoor Cats
A simple, cheap DIY insulated winter shelter for community cats — materials, design, and what to avoid.
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Do Community Cats Need Vaccinations? What TNR Programs Actually Do
Why rabies and FVRCP vaccines are a standard part of TNR, and how vaccinating a colony builds herd immunity.
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Barn Cats & Working Cat Programs: A Second Chance for Unsocialized Cats
How barn cat and working cat programs give unsocialized cats a humane alternative to euthanasia.
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What Is Kitten Season? Why Shelters Fill Up Every Spring
Why shelters overflow every spring and summer, and how fostering during kitten season saves the most lives.
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How to Become a Community Cat Colony Caretaker
What it actually takes to care for a community cat colony — feeding, shelter, medical care, and getting permission first.