Animal Welfare Professionals

Aloha Johanna,

Thank you for your caring concern for the cats and kittens in your area. Having a robust TNRM program will definitely help reduce the population as well as make for healthier cats.  Are there people in your community that like cats and want to help?  We have lots of people on the island that go out every day and night to feed their cat colonies. A couple of times a month, we have spay/neuter clinics. People  trap them and then take them to the clinic and care for them before releasing them.. Yes, you will need several vets who are willing to partner with you.  It does cost money for the meds and surgical supplies.  While you have them, I recommend that you vaccinate them too.  We have a group here called Cat Friends (https://www.hicatfriends.org/) I strongly recommend you reach out to Jennifer and ask her to tell you what you need to do start a successful TNR program in your community.

Good luck!  Aloha,

Holly

Starting an effective TNVR program (there are a lot of ineffective ones out there) is at least a half hour discussion. Feel free to give me a ring on our support line and leave  your number and a good time to call if you'd like to chat. 301-886-0161 www.laurelcats.org

Helen

Johanna-

I have been involved in TNVR for over 12 years in Raleigh, North Carolina.  I've also held seminars on the subject.  I have a power point presentation that I can send to you if you would find that helpful. 

Hi Gina,

I would be interested in seeing your PowerPoint presentation on TNR. Please send it to me at Holly@popokiplace.com.

aloha from Hawaii,

Holly

Johanna-

I have been involved in TNVR for over 12 years in Raleigh, North Carolina.  I've also held seminars on the subject.  I have a power point presentation that I can send to you if you would find that helpful. 

Johanna-

I have been involved in TNVR for over 12 years in Raleigh, North Carolina.  I've also held seminars on the subject.  I have a power point presentation that I can send to you if you would find that helpful. 

Thank you, Gina!  

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Sincerely,
Johanna Spielman
Founder of Jamie Brianna's Legacy Fund
https://jamiebriannaslegacyfund.org/
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-26-2024 06:26 PM
From: Gina Jennings
Subject: Advice on starting a TNR program?

Johanna-

I have been involved in TNVR for over 12 years in Raleigh, North Carolina.  I've also held seminars on the subject.  I have a power point presentation that I can send to you if you would find that helpful. 

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Gina Jennings
Community Impact Dynamo
SPCA Wake County

I would also be interested in seeing the information you receive.  I also just started a non-profit -- also in a small town of 7,000 people and a county of 23,000.  We will be offering these services as well as spay and neuter.

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Karen Kirsch
Founder
Spayed and Aid
KY
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Karen-

I'm happy to share the PowerPoint that I have.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

I would also be interested in seeing the information you receive.  I also just started a non-profit -- also in a small town of 7,000 people and a county of 23,000.  We will be offering these services as well as spay and neuter.

I would also be interested in seeing the information you receive.  I also just started a non-profit -- also in a small town of 7,000 people and a county of 23,000.  We will be offering these services as well as spay and neuter.

I understand that we share a common journey. Like you, we have sought advice from other organizations and offered our time as volunteers, but unfortunately, we haven't always felt welcomed. It seems that being a new organization, led by women, and with a Latin background has posed challenges in gaining trust.

Despite these difficulties, I've remained determined. We have not, and we've dedicated ourselves to educating our Hispanic community as much as possible. Actively participating in community events, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and even establishing our own website during the first year have been part of our efforts. The journey hasn't been easy, but through perseverance, most Hispanic organizations now recognize and understand the work we are doing.

I'm incredibly proud that, despite the obstacles, we are now organizing our first TNR for the Hispanic community. I'd be happy to share some strategies we've employed to connect with and maintain the support of our community. Please let me know if you'd like more information.

Best regards,

I understand that we share a common journey. Like you, we have sought advice from other organizations and offered our time as volunteers, but unfortunately, we haven't always felt welcomed. It seems that being a new organization, led by women, and with a Latin background has posed challenges in gaining trust.

Despite these difficulties, I've remained determined. We have not, and we've dedicated ourselves to educating our Hispanic community as much as possible. Actively participating in community events, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and even establishing our own website during the first year have been part of our efforts. The journey hasn't been easy, but through perseverance, most Hispanic organizations now recognize and understand the work we are doing.

I'm incredibly proud that, despite the obstacles, we are now organizing our first TNR for the Hispanic community. I'd be happy to share some strategies we've employed to connect with and maintain the support of our community. Please let me know if you'd like more information.

Best regards,

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Myriam Martinez
President
Mujeres Latinas SC
SC
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I understand that we share a common journey. Like you, we have sought advice from other organizations and offered our time as volunteers, but unfortunately, we haven't always felt welcomed. It seems that being a new organization, led by women, and with a Latin background has posed challenges in gaining trust.

Despite these difficulties, I've remained determined. We have not, and we've dedicated ourselves to educating our Hispanic community as much as possible. Actively participating in community events, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and even establishing our own website during the first year have been part of our efforts. The journey hasn't been easy, but through perseverance, most Hispanic organizations now recognize and understand the work we are doing.

I'm incredibly proud that, despite the obstacles, we are now organizing our first TNR for the Hispanic community. I'd be happy to share some strategies we've employed to connect with and maintain the support of our community. Please let me know if you'd like more information.

Best regards,

Have you contacted the county shelter:  https://www.friendsofkcas.org/new-home-page

I would start with finding out if there are any clinics doing low to no cost spay/neuter and get appointments asap.  I'm assuming you have traps.  

SMART TNVR:

We want to prevent additional kittens from being born and growing the colony size.  With that being said, you'll want to do your best to target trap.  While the best laid plans don't always work out, since cats don't cooperate, the following outlines the ideal trapping outcome.

1. Pregnant cats are the main ones to be trapped.  Most clinics will and can spay pregnant cats. There isn't a cut off due to the stage of pregnancy. 
2. Any female that has kittens over 3 months old.  
3. Any female that is over 6 months old.  
4. Adult males-over 1 year
5. Any kitten over 4 months old

Don't get caught up with the kittens and rescue.  It can be very hard and very sad, but getting the colony stabilized is going to prevent so much suffering.

Fortunately it looks like you live in a county that is pro TNVR.

I hope this helps! 

Have you contacted the county shelter:  https://www.friendsofkcas.org/new-home-page

I would start with finding out if there are any clinics doing low to no cost spay/neuter and get appointments asap.  I'm assuming you have traps.  

SMART TNVR:

We want to prevent additional kittens from being born and growing the colony size.  With that being said, you'll want to do your best to target trap.  While the best laid plans don't always work out, since cats don't cooperate, the following outlines the ideal trapping outcome.

1. Pregnant cats are the main ones to be trapped.  Most clinics will and can spay pregnant cats. There isn't a cut off due to the stage of pregnancy. 
2. Any female that has kittens over 3 months old.  
3. Any female that is over 6 months old.  
4. Adult males-over 1 year
5. Any kitten over 4 months old

Don't get caught up with the kittens and rescue.  It can be very hard and very sad, but getting the colony stabilized is going to prevent so much suffering.

Fortunately it looks like you live in a county that is pro TNVR.

I hope this helps!