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<\/a>Trap-Neuter-Return, commonly referred to as “TNR”<\/strong> is the only method proven to be humane and effective at controlling feral cat population growth. Using this technique, all the feral cats in a colony are trapped, sterilized by the neutering of males and spaying of females. Each cat is marked by “ear tipping”, cropping 1\/4 inch (6 mm) off of the tip of the left ear, so that it can be easily recognized as having been sterilized and as a member of a managed colony, so that the animal is not subjected to unnecessary surgery, confinement or euthanasia.After the cat is sterilized it is placed back in the trap and allowed to recover from surgery<\/a> and then returned to their territory where caretakers provide them with regular food and water. In a few days after being released, the cats will return to their usual routines. Young kittens who can still be socialized, as well as friendly adults, are placed in foster care and eventually adopted out to good homes.<\/p>\nTNR has many advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n Trap-Neuter-Return, commonly referred to as “TNR” is the only method proven to be humane and effective at controlling feral cat population growth. Using this technique, all the feral cats in a colony are trapped, sterilized by the neutering of males and spaying of females. Each cat is marked by “ear tipping”, cropping 1\/4 inch (6 mm) off …<\/p>\n\n