Cat Safety
Cats Sheltering in Car Engines in Winter: What to Do
Outdoor and community cats may shelter in engine compartments and wheel wells when the weather turns cold. A...
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Guides for trapping operators
Practical answers on raccoons, TNR colonies, route planning, and running a smart-trap fleet.
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Holiday Gift Ideas for TNR Volunteers and Cat Rescuers
The best gifts for TNR volunteers make cold, dark trapping nights easier and help community cats. Consider practical...
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Feral Cats Around Your Business: How to Work With a TNR Group
A local TNR group can help your business address a growing feral cat colony humanely and sustainably. Clear...
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Cat Living Under Your Porch in Winter: Help It or Move It?
A cat sheltering under your porch in winter may be a lost pet, a community cat, or an...
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Winter Shelters for Community Cats Without Inviting Raccoons
Good winter shelters keep a colony warm, but a poorly placed one becomes a raccoon den. Here is...
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Withholding Food Before TNR Trap Night: How Long and Why
Withholding food before TNR trap night helps make the trap bait more appealing to cautious community cats. Learn...
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What Does an Ear-Tipped Cat Mean? Read the Sign Before You Trap
A flat-topped ear usually means a community cat has already been sterilized through a TNR program. Learn to...
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Stray Cat Keeps Coming to Your House: Feed, Shelter, or Trap?
A visiting cat may be lost, owned, or part of the local community cat population. Learn how to...
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How to Start TNR in Your Neighborhood: A First-Colony Plan
Start a neighborhood TNR effort by organizing one colony around confirmed clinic appointments. This practical plan covers preparation,...
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Feral Cats at an Apartment Complex: A Property Manager's TNR Plan
A practical TNR plan can turn recurring cat complaints into a consistent, documented property program. Learn how to...
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Feeding Outdoor Cats Without Attracting Raccoons and Opossums
Feed outdoor cats during a short daylight window, then remove every bowl before dusk. A consistent routine helps...
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Drop Trap vs. Box Trap for TNR: Which Fits This Cat?
Use box traps for most colony cats and a drop trap for the difficult holdouts. This practical comparison...
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Winter TNR: Is It Too Cold to Trap Community Cats?
TNR can continue through winter when weather, clinic scheduling, and warm recovery space align. Use these practical safeguards...
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