There’s something unexpected living under my deck for years and it’s changed how I think about an issue our community quietly faces.
A small group of community cats has made a home there. At first, I had the same reaction many people do with concern and uncertainty about what to do. But I quickly learned there’s a better way to handle it.
These are community cats, not typical pets. Trying to remove them doesn’t solve the problem because new cats will simply move in. What does work is Trap Neuter Return, or TNR.
TNR humanely traps cats, has them spayed or neutered and vaccinated, and returns them to where they live. It prevents new litters, reduces issues, and stabilizes the population over time.
That’s where organizations like Spay and Stay (link) make a real difference. They provide the resources and guidance to handle situations like this the right way.
Working with them turned a frustrating situation into a manageable one. The cats are cared for, no new litters will be born, and the issue is under control.
If you have feral cats in your area and are looking for a good, humane solution, give Spay and Stay (link) a call.
Sometimes the best solutions start right in our own backyard.
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