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=== Trap === | === Trap === | ||
This is the first step of TNR. Usually, a [[Mechanical Trap Room]] is attached to the feeder in order to catch the cat. It includes a sack extension, which allowed the cats to be captured and handled. | This is the first step of TNR. Usually, a [[Mechanical Trap Room]] is attached to the feeder in order to catch the cat. It includes a sack extension, which allowed the cats to be captured and handled. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Earclip2.png|thumb|197x197px|A cat with a straight ear clipping<ref>https://www.purplecatvet.com/feral-cats-and-ear-tipping/</ref>]] | ||
=== Neuter === | === Neuter === | ||
Neutering is an operation that removes the cat's ability to reproduce. During this step, the cat is taken to a veterinary clinic in order to undergo the operation. They usually remain at the clinic until they have fully recovered. However, there have been some instances of cats escaping pre-emptively, such as [[Mr. Grandpa]] and [[Ms. Toast]]. | Neutering is an operation that removes the cat's ability to reproduce. During this step, the cat is taken to a veterinary clinic in order to undergo the operation. They usually remain at the clinic until they have fully recovered. However, there have been some instances of cats escaping pre-emptively, such as [[Mr. Grandpa]] and [[Ms. Toast]]. | ||
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=== Return === | === Return === | ||
After their time at the clinic, there are two options for the cat. Typically, they are either adopted into a home, or released back into the wild. Sometimes, cats who have been taken for TNR later return to their feeder, such as [[Big Faced Brother]]. | After their time at the clinic, there are two options for the cat. Typically, they are either adopted into a home, or released back into the wild. Sometimes, cats who have been taken for TNR later return to their feeder, such as [[Big Faced Brother]]. | ||
[[File: | [[File:Earclip1.png|thumb|197x197px|A cat with a circular ear clipping<ref>https://www.pause4pawsmn.org/blog/what-is-ear-tipping</ref>]] | ||
== TNR Ear Clip == | == TNR Ear Clip == | ||
Cats who undergo TNR usually have one of their ears clipped, leaving a small but visible marking. This is to keep track of which stray cats have been neutered. If a cat is seen with an ear clip, we can assume that they have been neutered. | Cats who undergo TNR usually have one of their ears clipped, leaving a small but visible marking. This is to keep track of which stray cats have been neutered. If a cat is seen with an ear clip, we can assume that they have been neutered. | ||