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Donations needed for TNR Program

Transforming Communities: TNR Programs Provide Lifesaving Solutions for Unowned Cats

What is TNR?

Trap, Neuter, Release Programs are the most effective tool we have to control the population of unowned community cats living outdoors. Because these cats have lived their entire lives outdoors, they are not appropriate to be brought into a shelter or live as indoor cats. Instead, TNR Programs humanely catch, vaccinate, and fix these cats, then return them to their colony.

The City of Ely received a generous donation of $25,000.00 in April of 2022 for the TNR program, but unfortunately there is only one month of funding remaining. If you would like to donate, please mail, or drop off your donation to City Hall at 501 Mill Street, Ely, Nevada 89301, or you can call City Hall at 775-289-2430 and donate by credit card.

Benefits to the Community:

When stray cats are fixed, we all benefit. TNR Programs significantly reduce the population of stray cats in an area since they are no longer reproducing. Kittens and adult cats who are social enough can be put up for adoption, immediately reducing the amount of cats in a colony. Additionally, male cats will mark less, and all of the cats will fight less as a result of spay and neuters.

Benefits to Cats:

Stray cats are able to live out their natural lifespans with TNR. They are returned to their colony after being fixed and vaccinated, so they can still enjoy their lives outdoors without adding to the homeless cat population of spreading disease. Cats who go through TNR Programs are also less likely to suffer preventable deaths because they are brought to a vet and receive medical care they would not have otherwise received.