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CRUELTY? Do you know or suspect someone is harming your cats? Call the NJ State SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at 1-800-582-5979.
NEED LEGAL AID? Is the town harassing you or issuing a summons? Do you need to go to court? If you think you need an attorney, contact NJ Lawyers in Defense of Animals at NJLIDA.org.
CATS & WILDLIFE Project TNR is currently working with feral cat and wildlife organizations as well as the state, to find progressive, humane ways of dealing with feral cat populations while at the same time protecting wildlife. It is our sincere hope that this collaboration will result in a model for reducing feral cat populations while also protecting wildlife, and that this New Jersey model will further demonstrate that such collaborative efforts can and will work to achieve mutually beneficial ends.
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NJARA is grateful to the following for their support of Project TNR.
Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
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New Jersey’s central resource for feral cat and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) information Advocating for feral cats and feral cat caregivers through education and policy initiatives
To learn more about Project TNR’s services for caregivers, contact Sandra Obi, Project TNR Director at 732-446-6808 or via email.
To learn more about Project TNR’s services for municipalities, contact Michelle Lerner, Project TNR Policy Specialist at 732-446-6808 or via email.
Nexus They say it takes a village to raise a child – we say it takes a Nexus to create a successful TNR program. The Project TNR Nexus connects caregivers across NJ. It is the CENTER of our strength–the connection between all of the individual caregivers and how we pool our resources, knowledge and experiences. Through the Nexus we are able to respond to the hundreds of phone calls and emails we get weekly from people looking for advice and support.
Being a part of the Nexus makes caregivers an important link in our chain of TNR supporters across New Jersey. If you would like to join the Nexus to get and give information and help, email Sandra.
We are an extremely busy office and while we make every effort to respond to inquiries in a timely fashion, it is not always possible. Please read the below information carefully before contacting us. It may contain the information you are looking for, enabling you to act quicker to help the cats and enabling us to work with other more complicated issues.
PROJECT TNR - NEW JERSEY'S HUMANE SOLUTION ◘ What We Do - the goals of Project TNR ◘ TNR and Communities - making the case for TNR with compelling arguments for municipal officials ◘ Who Supports TNR - a list of groups and agencies endorsing TNR ◘ NJ Department of Health - describes TNR as an integral component of feral cat management ◘ National Animal Control Officers Association - once opposed TNR, but now supports it ◘ Humane Society of the US - endorses TNR as the only effective and humane method of reducing feral cat numbers
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS ◘ Who is a Feral Cat? - not tame, but not quite wild, who exactly is a feral cat? ◘ What is TNR? - Trap-Neuter-Return in a nutshell ◘ TNR Brochure - general information on TNR, good educational tool to hand out to others ◘ Trap-Neuter-Return, not Trap-Neuter-Adopt - why TNA does not advance TNR ◘ Feral Cat/TNR Terms - learn the lingo of Trap-Neuter-Return ◘ Feeding a Stray? - perfect for the person feeding cats, but not spaying or neutering ◘ Educational Materials - books, DVDs and videos about feral cats and TNR, a wealth of information
TNR INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS, ETC. ◘ Best Practices - synopsis of proper colony management ◘ Managing a Feral Cat Colony - in depth outline on the steps to take to properly manage a colony ◘ Humane Trapping Instructions - lists all that is needed to properly trap ◘ Eartipping - the universal sign that a cat has been TNRed ◘ FeLV/FIV Testing - why it is not recommended ◘ Hard to Catch Cats - tips for getting those elusive felines ◘ Mass Trapping - sounds daunting, but you CAN do it
NEW JERSEY RESOURCES ◘ Low Cost Spay/Neuter Options in New Jersey ◘ Need to Borrow a Trap? - email us for a list of trap depots ◘ Rescue Groups for Kittens and Friendly Adults - form a relationship with local adoption groups. Contact organizations in advance of trapping to have something in place once the kittens and cats are caught. ◘ Adoption Packet - when placing kittens or adults yourself: Questions to Ask before Adopting, Adoption Application and Adoption Contract.
Caring For Your Feral Cat Colony ◘ Feeding Stations - sample stations to keep your colony area clean and neat ◘ Preventing Water from Freezing - great tips to help your ferals in winter ◘ Feral Cat Shelter - basic, but effective, do-it-yourself inexpensive shelter ◘ Feral Cat Shelters - more elaborate shelters
FERAL CAT RELOCATION
NOTE: Feral cats should ONLY be relocated in
extreme situations (construction or demolition near their colony, cats
are in danger of being abused or killed, etc.). If the cats simply
cannot remain where they are, steps must be taken to ensure a successful
relocation. Feral cats should never be released in a new area without
following relocation procedures--they are very territorial and will try
and find their way home, often meeting an unfortunate end. Please refer
to the links below to learn more. NJARA has a packet for finding
Outdoor Homes that is full of information about finding a safe new home for
your colony. This packet does not list available homes.
It tells you how to go about finding a new home for the cats and making
sure that the new caregiver has the cats' best interests in mind. ◘ Feral Cat Relocation - how to relocate safely and wisely ◘ Finding Outdoor Homes - partner with Project TNR's Operation Barn SNIP ◘ More Ways to Find Outdoor Homes
Feral Cat / TNR Links ◘ The Humane Society of the United States
Project TNR is a program of New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance. To learn more about our other animal advocacy campaigns and programs, click here. |
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