about TNR

How Trinity University¹s TNR program works

Briefly, here is how the TNR program works on the Trinity campus. We have established feeding stations (based primarily on the cats¹ self-location) and regular feeding schedules for the cats. These feeding stations serve as ³bases² for the colonies, allowing us to more easily monitor the cats¹ activities and keep track of our progress when trapping. The colonies, once established, tend to repel outsiders, thereby helping to stabilize the population. We maintain a registry of cats, and whenever a ³new² cat is identified, it is humanely trapped, transported to a veterinarian for neutering and rabies vaccination, and then returned to campus. An exception applies to kittens found at a very young age and to particularly-tame stray
cats: whenever
possible, we try to find homes for these adoptable animals.

To date, we have neutered 42 cats. We currently are aware of 10 cats or kittens that remain un-neutered. Of this total of 52 cats, 34 are currently living on campus. We have found homes for 9 cats and kittens; 4 others have taken up residence with neighbors on streets adjoining the Trinity campus.
Five cats are simply unaccounted for; they have not been seen on campus in nearly a year and are presumed to have ³relocated.²

We work with a local veterinarian to obtain sterilization surgeries, vaccinations, and when needed, further medical care for our cats. CAT receives discounted fees-for-service from our veterinarian, but the average cost for neutering and rabies vaccination runs $100 per cat. CAT operates independently from the University and receives no University funding. We rely entirely on donations to cover the cost of surgeries, vaccinations, and food.