So a wealth of knowledge of rescue, rescuing cats and what we should be doing in the last 30 odd years. What went wrong??? We still have an extremely high population of cats that are left to fend for themselves. Trap, neuter, return hasn't made the dent in the over population we thought. So what needs to happen 😢. Even with dogs people just keep breeding to puppies and kittens sell$$$$$$$. WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO DO!!!!
It feels overwhelming sometimes, right? TNR can be effective when done properly, but it requires targeting 100% of a colony, tracking new arrivals, and understanding that it’s a long-term commitment-it takes significant organization and dedication to really do it right. That said, TNR alone-even if executed perfectly-isn’t always the solution. Population issues are pretty complex and we've learned they require a mix of programs, such as low-cost spay/neuter for owned cats to reduce outdoor populations, surrender prevention initiatives (like behavioral support and affordable vet care), and strategies like return-to-home or finder fostering to keep cats out of shelters. These efforts free up shelter space for cats most in need and allow organizations to reallocate resources more effectively. Plus, they empower the public and raise awareness. There’s also ongoing discussion about removing barriers for adopters, enforcing responsible breeding laws, advocating for legislation that reduces access-to-care pressures, and providing better community resources-all of which play critical roles. Ultimately, it’s about coordinating services tailored to a community’s needs to make a lasting impact. You might want to check out the information we have on the community cat pyramid philosophy at www.communitycatspodcast.com/cat-pyramid/. Stacy developed this framework to visually represent how spay/neuter, rescue/sheltering, and resource allocation intersect across different populations."
So a wealth of knowledge of rescue, rescuing cats and what we should be doing in the last 30 odd years. What went wrong??? We still have an extremely high population of cats that are left to fend for themselves. Trap, neuter, return hasn't made the dent in the over population we thought. So what needs to happen 😢. Even with dogs people just keep breeding to puppies and kittens sell$$$$$$$. WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO DO!!!!
It feels overwhelming sometimes, right? TNR can be effective when done properly, but it requires targeting 100% of a colony, tracking new arrivals, and understanding that it’s a long-term commitment-it takes significant organization and dedication to really do it right.
That said, TNR alone-even if executed perfectly-isn’t always the solution. Population issues are pretty complex and we've learned they require a mix of programs, such as low-cost spay/neuter for owned cats to reduce outdoor populations, surrender prevention initiatives (like behavioral support and affordable vet care), and strategies like return-to-home or finder fostering to keep cats out of shelters. These efforts free up shelter space for cats most in need and allow organizations to reallocate resources more effectively. Plus, they empower the public and raise awareness.
There’s also ongoing discussion about removing barriers for adopters, enforcing responsible breeding laws, advocating for legislation that reduces access-to-care pressures, and providing better community resources-all of which play critical roles.
Ultimately, it’s about coordinating services tailored to a community’s needs to make a lasting impact.
You might want to check out the information we have on the community cat pyramid philosophy at www.communitycatspodcast.com/cat-pyramid/. Stacy developed this framework to visually represent how spay/neuter, rescue/sheltering, and resource allocation intersect across different populations."