In the first of a series of five webinars on TNR and free-roaming cats hosted by PetSmart Charities, Bryan Kortis of Neighborhood Cats will be presenting Building a Community TNR Program 101 on June 23, noon to 1:30 pm (ET) and then the presentation will be repeated on June 25, 3 pm to 4:30 pm (ET). Registration is now available at https://petsmartcharities.webex.com. Space is limited.

Trap-Neuter-Return is fast becoming the preferred approach to managing a community's free-roaming cat population. The goal is to stop the reproduction of cats and gradually reduce their numbers while providing as humane care as possible. Operating on a community-wide level requires more than skill at trapping and diligence in caretaking. While these are necessary, impacting the whole free-roaming cat population means defining your mission carefully and putting the pieces of a long-term program in place.

This webinar will focus on startup programs and the elements needed to build a foundation for future success. Topics include setting sound policies, working with other agencies and local government, selecting overall plans that match your resources and your community's needs, trapping strategies, developing spay/neuter resources, nuts & bolts for field work and outreach, and basic fundraising.

Source and photo: Neighborhood Cats