Tag: trap-neuter-return
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Learn about TNR from North Brunswick Humane Association on Feb. 7
The North Brunswick Humane Association will hold a discussion on Trap-Neuter-Return and how to humanely trap cats in a colony; transport those cats to a spay/neuter clinic; have them sterilized, ear tipped and vaccinated; and then returned to their original colony. Join at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at the North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood…
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Cat-a-strophic: A woman’s plan to fix East Brunswick’s feral cat problem
EAST BRUNSWICK – In 2018, at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in East Brunswick, Lindsay Margossian discovered a friend. While volunteering as a cat socializer, she met a 10-week-old kitten named Micah. The mutual connection they established led her to adopt him. “He was special from the moment I met him. … He wasn’t bothered at…
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Trap-Neuter-Return is humane and necessary
Three years ago, a pregnant cat came to my back deck. My beloved Yorkie was dying of cancer and this cat would just visit and sit on my deck looking into my house at my dog. He would silently stare back. They appeared to communicate silently. About 7-8 weeks later my dog was put down.…
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South River Board of Health, People for Animals to offer information on Trap Neuter Return for cats
The South River Board of Health and People For Animals will present a program on Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return programs for humane community cat management from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the South River Library, 55 Appleby Ave., South River. Topics include feral cat history and behavior, best practices for…
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TNR program successful curbing feral cats in Old Bridge since inception
OLD BRIDGE – More than 300 feral cats have been trapped, neutered and returned (TNR) since the inception of the program. “The program does work,” Old Bridge Township Councilwoman Anita Greenberg-Belli said. “I hope that it continues. By spaying and neutering the 300 cats, it stopped the reproduction or else there would have been a…
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Painting night to benefit TNR program in South River
The South River Board of Health will support its stray cats TNR program (trap-neuter-return) with a painting fundraiser at 7 p.m. March 28 at Ria Mar, 25 Whitehead Ave., South River. Cost is $25 for painting and appetizers. Cash bar. Seating is limited to 40 painters. To RSVP, call Debbie at 732-257-1999, ext. 118.
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Trap, neuter and return program in Old Bridge progressing slowly
OLD BRIDGE — After almost a year, the movement on a trap, neuter and return program for Old Bridge is moving slowly, but surely. The TNR program is the method of humanely trapping feral cats, having them spayed or neutered, vaccinating for rabies and returning them to their colony to live out their lives. Councilman…
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North Brunswick Humane Association to discuss trapping, dog walk on Sept. 11
The North Brunswick Humane Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the municipal building, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick. Theresa Spatora will speak about TNR, trap-neuter-return, for cats. Trappers are needed. The upcoming Dog Walk-a-Thon on Oct. 1 will also be discussed. For more information, visit www.northbrunswickhumane.org.
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New ordinance in Old Bridge is the cat’s meow
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The unanimous vote in favor of the long-discussed Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) ordinance came with a bit of humor from Old Bridge officials. “We’re almost there,” Council President Brian Cahill said to the anxious members of the public before the council voted to approve two amendments…