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  • 1.  Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 10-25-2022 11:38 AM
    Hi all, 
    I am struggling with building a TNR program for our department and I'm wondering if anyone has contact information or would like to volunteer themselves to be my mentor.  I have seen all the resources available for building this program and understand the goal, but I have a few challenges I would like to work through. I would really like to have a more personal conversation about this program to really describe our plight and explore options. 

    Thank you,
    #CommunityCatManagement

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    Malinda Huggans
    Mono County Animal Services
    7609325635
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  • 2.  RE: Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 10-25-2022 02:07 PM
    Hi Malinda, I would love to chat and see if I can be of any help. I am the ASPCA's Community Cats Manager, Education, and Training.

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    Luisa Germain
    ASPCA
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  • 3.  RE: Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 10-25-2022 02:12 PM
    Hi Luisa, 
    Thank you so much! When would be a good time for me to call? And a good number for you? You can email me if you like, mhuggans@mono.ca.gov

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    Malinda Huggans
    Mono County Animal Services
    7609325635
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  • 4.  RE: Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 10-26-2022 06:32 AM
    I will email you :)

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    Luisa Germain
    ASPCA
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  • 5.  RE: Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 10-26-2022 05:41 AM
    I'm happy to talk with you also Malinda.   Our organization is grassroots in Tulsa, OK and a non-profit vs. municipal shelter.  But we do work with our shelter and have created some great shortcuts together to make RTH more successful.     ttowntnr@gmail.com

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    Samantha Polen
    Executive Director
    T-Town TNR, Inc.
    Tulsa OK
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  • 6.  RE: Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 10-24-2023 01:19 PM

    Hello Samantha, I'm Myriam from Charleston, SC. Would you mind sharing the same information with me, please? I've been feeling like all the doors are closed here.



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    Myriam Martinez
    President
    Mujeres Latinas SC
    SC
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  • 7.  RE: Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 11-21-2022 08:26 AM
    Hi Malinda! 

    I would be happy to chat with you as well. In my role, I helped found the TNR program for my shelter. September was the 1 year anniversary of our program, and in October we TNR'ed our 200th cat! 

    A couple ways I've helped build community support include hosting an Outdoor Cat Shelter building/decorating event for kids and presenting at high school Ecology classes.

    Erin Dams / Programs Coordinator at the Roanoke Valley SPCA in Virginia 
    edams@rvspca.org / 540-339-9503



    TNR program: https://rvspca.org/resources-education/prevention-services/community-cat-programs-tnr/ 

    200th cat post: https://www.facebook.com/RVSPCA/posts/pfbid0ZgwW8CFYw3ngrAjfjp4gJYdNS9xMcmrxT8smJchRfMVAdTvUsihtKWZrSJeGg9dFl

    Cat House event post: https://www.facebook.com/events/1985506421656441


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    Erin Dams
    Roanoke Valley SPCA
    5403396550
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  • 8.  RE: Help with building a TNR program

    Posted 10-24-2023 01:14 PM

    I'm doing the same here in Charleston, SC. I'm trying to understand all the terminology related to TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), but I often feel overwhelmed. I've obtained some information from the Maddie's Pet Forum that may be helpful. I'd be happy to share it with you if you're interested.



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    Myriam Martinez
    President
    Mujeres Latinas SC
    SC
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