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This "Trap-Neuter-Return" method (or "TNR) is considered by animal advocates to be more effective in controlling cat populations than euthanasia. There has been much scientific evidence supporting this theory. Removing cats from an area is pointless. Scientific research, years of failed attempts and evidence from animal control personnel prove that catch and kill does not permanently clear an area of cats.
According to Alley Cat Allys, each time cats are removed and killed, the population will rebound through a natural phenomenon known as the "vacuum effect," drawing the community into a costly, endless cycle of trapping and killing. Any cats remaining after a catch and kill effort will produce more kittens and at a higher survival rate, quickly filling the habitat to capacity.
Municipalities engaged in any type of catch and kill efforts are fighting an endless, losing battle against nature that is a gross waste of taxpayer dollars. TNR management of the cats in Wake County will be financed and carried out by local nonprofit groups and is expected to save the county money through a reduction in trapping and euthanizing the animals.
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Kudos to the "brains" in Wake County!
ReplyDeleteYet another huge "benefit" to No-Kill & TNR programs. Word is quickly spreading (which I've read many places on the net) and everyone is now telling all others in all their neighboring counties and states that they all know of a place where they can dump off their cats and that the residents of Wake County will take care of them without killing them.
T 'n R = Trap 'n Ride!
CONGRATULATIONS! You are now going to be the primary cat-dumping grounds in your region.
Isn't that nice?
All those cat-laden cars driving through neighborhoods and back-roads all year long, quickly opening a door and dumping their cats after sundown. Just so they can fawn over them and take care of them, just like they want. Have fun trying to stop that!
To the now "royally screwed" residents of Wake County -- Be sure to thank your cat-lovers for us! LOL
Ah, karma ... the bankrupter of cat-lovers -- and a dish best served cold. LOL
After word got out in my area that all cats; stray, feral, pet, collared or not; get shot on sight -- the cat-dumping stopped. But it won't work if you just tell them you're going to shoot all their cats, you have to actually do it before they believe it. May you ALL learn from this lesson. LOL!!!
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ReplyDeleteThe reality is that the more cats you shoot, the more that will come back and renew the colony. The more that are spayed and neutered, the less times you'll have to use your rifle. And you'll end up with a few cats that don't want to eat wildlife (they're full on Meow Mix) and they'll leave everyone alone.
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