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How does AAHS feel about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a feral cat management strategy?

April 26, 2017aahs cat feel feral Management strategy TNR trap-neuter-return

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How does AAHS feel about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as a feral cat management strategy?

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Athens Area Humane Society believes that no adoptable animal should be killed due to lack of cage space. However, we acknowledge that adult feral cats (un-socialized cats) are not considered adoptable. They have been removed from humane contact for extended periods and will be unable to adjust to living in homes within a timely manor. Trying to adopt these adult animals to homes can result in a dangerous situation for the owners and the cats. With all the recent news on TNR, we are often asked how we fell about Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral cats. Please note that the below position statement only refers to feral cats (unsolicited animals).