TNR
At Johnson County Humane Society, we are dedicated to combating overpopulation of community cats. By humanely trapping, neutering and returning cats to a well managed colony, we prevent the vacuum effect from occurring which allows an influx of unaltered cats when others are removed.
What is TNR?
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the humane approach to addressing community cat populations, works. It saves cats’ lives and is effective. TNR improves the lives of cats, addresses community concerns, reduces complaints about cats, and stops the breeding cycle. TNR improves the co-existence between outdoor cats and humans in our shared environment. This is why so many cities are adopting it.
Scientific studies and communities with TNR programs are proof that TNR reduces and stabilizes populations of community cats. Alley Cat Allies was formed in 1990 to bring TNRwhich was already successful in the UKto the U.S. We launched a national movement with our educational materials, regional workshops, mobilization of advocates, and re-writing of laws. As a result of this hard work, TNR has become mainstream.
For cats and for communities: TNR works.
The Iowa Humane Alliance provides low cost spay/neuter for community cats. Check out the Community Cat package through their I-TRAP services!
They also have a Last Litter package option for female cats and their entire litter of kittens.