What is TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)?

Carlita is a beautiful orange tabby, born to the feral life of a Sherman Park colony on the north side of Milwaukee.

The Trap-Neuter-Return method of humanely controlling feral cat populations is endorsed by a large number of prestigious national organizations including Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, the Cornell Feline Health Center, Alley Cat Allies and many other national organizations. It is also used effectively by countless communities around the country.

There are many advantages of Trap-Neuter-Return. Besides ending the breeding of more unwanted cats, it also reduces colony size without creating a vacuum effect that produces more feral cats faster. It stops many nuisance cat behaviors like spraying, yowling and fighting.

As kittens, Carlita and Googie spent much of their time hiding from humans in the brush. Without socialization, they will never be capable of living in a home.

What you can do to help

The Wisconsin Humane Society strongly encourages anyone caring for a cat to keep them indoors for the well-being of the cats and wildlife. To humanely address the serious problem of feral cat overpopulation in our community, we believe that Trap-Neuter-Return is the only viable option.

If you'd like to promote TNR in your area, click here to learn how to contact representatives and view sample legislation.

There is even more you can do. Click here for more ideas on what you can do to help the feral cats in your community.