TNR Resources and Information
One of the main missions of Itty Bitty City Kitties is to reduce to population of feral and stray cats in the Rockaway Beach, NYC, area. We work closely with several local colony caretakers, as well as partner with Far Rock Cats, to tackle the never-ending need for care for Community Cats. Itty Bitty City Kitties provides caretakers with access to TNR resources, training and gear, as well as provides rescue resources and foster placements for friendly cats and young kittens.
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What is TNR?
Trap-Neuter-Return, or "TNR," is the most humane and effective method in helping Community Cats not only get medical care, but to help in reducing the outdoor population of cats, and limiting the numbers of kittens born on the streets. Cats are trapped and brought to a veterinary clinic. They're then spayed or neutered, vaccinated against diseases, and ear tipped (the tip of one ear is cut off and sealed in a painless procedure, which allows rescuers to know if a cat has been through the TNR process or not). After an animal has recovered from the procedures, they are returned back to their original area where a caretakers continue to provides food, clean water and shelter, and monitor the cats for any additional medical needs.
How Can YOU Help Outdoor Cats?
The best way is to get TNR Certified! You TOO can learn to trap and get (often free of very low cost) help for the outdoor cats that call your area home. There is an abundance of information on certification, as well as multiple resources to help you along the way.
TNR Information and Resource Websites:
https://www.bideawee.org/programs/feral-cat-initiative/about-tnr/
https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/
http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/initiatives/nycfci/index.htm
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/trap-neuter-return-of-feral-cats-in-nyc.page
TNR Certification Courses:
https://www.neighborhoodcats.org/tnr-in-nyc/workshops
https://www.bideawee.org/events/tnr-workshops-webinars-suspended/
Local Resources for Community Cat Caretakers in the Rockaway Beach, NYC, Area
Itty Bitty City Kitties is proud to partner with Far Rock Cats to provide High Volume TNR, as well as Resources, Information, Assistance, Support and Food, to Colony Caretakers in Rockaway Beach, NYC.
Are you a local caretaker looking for help with supplies for your colony? Click Below!
Are you TNR certified interested in renting equipment local to Rockaway for TNR work? Click Below!
Are you looking for help to TNR local cats in your area? Click Below!