These were probably someone’s pet at one time, and for one reason or another have ended up roaming with community cats. Often when trapping for neutering and spaying, one will come across friendly cats. This is considered dumping of animals and not only is it against the law, but it is abuse, as an unfamiliar area makes the chance for survival negligible. Cats should never be released at a site unknown to the cat, such as in the woods or a field. In addition to reducing the cat population, this approach has the added benefit of reducing fighting among the cats which in turn inhibits the spread of diseases. Community Cats are t rapped, Neutered, or spayed, administered rabies vaccinations, and given any other health care deemed necessary and then Returned to the location from which they were trapped, providing there is a caregiver for the colony. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane approach to helping control the population of Community Cats and improving their quality of life. For more information on feral cats, feral cat behaviors, or how to socialize feral cats, visit this Feral Fact sheet. These cats can be feral (born in the “wild”). We at Crystal Creek Cat Rescue of Bentonville, Arkansas are dedicated to assisting and advocating for community cats in Northwest Arkansas.Ĭommunity Cats are any cats that do not have a home with humans and live at large in a town, city, or community.
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