Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)

On this page you will find useful information about the meaning of Trap-Neuter-Return (commonly referred to as TNR) which improves the lives of feral cats, improves their relationships with the people who live near them, and decreases the size of colonies over time, while helping answer the needs of the homeless cat population in our community.

Please note that Trap, Neuter, Return is a portion of the Klassy Kats of Butts County team, and "INTAKE" of stray cats is not our goal. We are not Animal Control. Our TNR program is geared towards breaking the cycle of the growing homeless cat population in our community. If you do not desire to TNR kitties on your property, you will have to contact Butts County Animal Services at 770-775-8011. RESCUES ARE NOT LICENSED OR LEGALLY ALLOWED TO INTAKE STRAY ANIMALS. We also cannot guarantee the outcome of cats picked up by or dropped off at Butts County Animal Services.

**If you have a very sick or injured stray/feral community cat, please visit your local emergency or urgent vet OR call your local animal control.**

We are an ALL volunteer organization, and work strictly off of donations, and grants where possible.

We have the tools available and are willing to guide you through the TNR process.

We do not assist with spaying friendly household pets without a special request, which is a separate request outside of the scope of this TNR process. Please contact us separately if you are requesting assistance for something other than TNR.

Much of the information provided below comes from an organization called Allie Cat Allies, and a link to their organization, along with more detailed information about how you can help our "community cats" in a safe and humane way can be found on their website.

In a Trap-Neuter-Return program, community cats are humanely trapped (with box traps), brought to a veterinarian to be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, eartipped (the universal sign that a community cat has been neutered and vaccinated), and then returned to their outdoor home.

How does TNR stabilize and reduce feral colonies?

Trap-Neuter-Return quickly stabilizes feral cat populations by stopping the breeding cycle of cats through sterilization and therefore improves their lives while preventing reproduction.

How does TNR improve cat lives?

Trap-Neuter-Return relieves cats of the constant stresses of mating and pregnancy. Mating behaviors cease, like roaming, yowling, spraying, and fighting. Cats are vaccinated against rabies and their overall health improves.

How does TNR answer the needs at your home and in the community?

The population stabilizes so no new kittens! Cats become better neighbors. Colonies become quieter as behaviors like yowling or fighting stop for mating, calls to authorities about the cats decrease significantly, and community morale improves

How can you learn more about TNR, participate in TNR, or donate to the TNR program for Klassy Kats of Butts County?

Remember the more you can participate in the TNR process, the quicker we can assist you in finding the best solution, and MOST IMPORTANTLY = help to SAVE cats lives, and PREVENT unwanted kittens from being born!

Trap Loan Program:

Please watch this short clip created by Alley Cat Allies regarding the TNR process. Alley Cat Allies is an excellent source for lots of TNR information, and the importance of spaying and neutering community, outdoor, and feral cats.

https://youtu.be/IarsSTLUdTw

What if I can make my own appointment and just need to borrow a trap (or I don't know how to use one)?

Our Trap Loan Program is the fastest form of assistance that Klassy Kats can assist you with. We have traps that can be borrowed and used for your own scheduled TNR appointment (see our Spay and Neuter page for great low cost places that do TNR appointments). We will be glad to teach you the "tricks of the trade" and show you how to use a trap. We do request a trap deposit but it is given back upon trap return.

How do I find out about borrowing a trap from Klassy Kats?

Follow this link or scan the QR code:

https://forms.gle/va8ssetZEhxtKdpR6

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Low Cost Spay and Neutering Options:

Where can I get my community (feral or friendly outside TNR'd cat) sterilized (spayed or neutered) for the lowest cost?

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Visit our Spay and Neuter page on this website for local lowcost, and mobile veterinary services that work near or in the Jackson/Butts County area. Remember most vets will require "community cats" that will be tip eared to come to their appointment in a trap. Don't have a trap, scroll up and find out more about our trap loan program!!

Trap-Neuter-Return Assistance Request:

What if I cannot TNR on my own either due to physical or financial limitations?

Our Trap-Neuter-Request assistance requires an application (link below). We serve the Butts County community only based on many factors. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis once the TNR application is completed, and reviewed by our team. Assistance is given in order by need, finances available, and appointments available. Once our team has received and reviewed the TNR application a volunteer team member will be in touch to advise what assistance is available.