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Trap, Neuter and Return program has returned!

Photo by Harry Giglio  Attention all Swissvale residents!  Animal Friends will be holding its annual Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) program for feral and stray cats in your area.  Everyone is welcome to attend an informational meeting on May 9th, … →

Feral Q&A: Gotta catch ’em all

Q: I have successfully had every member of the colony spayed or neutered…except one. I am having a lot of trouble trapping the very last cat.  Do you have any tips? A: Some cats can take up to a year … →

Feral Q&A: Tamed Ferals?

Q. I am feeding a colony feral cats and would like to try to tame the cats. Is this a good idea? A. This is a common question that arises when we talk about Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR). Because they … →

Feral Q&A: TNR

Q.  I know Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) is supposed to be humane, but I worry about feral cats when they’re returned to the wild. How do they survive? A. Understand that feral cats don’t thrive in the same situations that pets do. … →

Feral Q&A: Cat Prints

Q. I’ve noticed cat prints in the snow in my back yard. What should I do? A. It could be that a neighborhood cat is just taking a stroll, but more than likely, as is the case across the country, … →