TNR Application

TNR Application

Thank you for caring for community cats! HES offers TNR services in Hamilton County, TN within the areas we are contracted to serve: Unincorporated Hamilton County, Soddy Daisy, Collegedale, and Walden. Note: Our jurisdiction does not include the cities of Chattanooga, Red Bank, Lakesite or East Ridge.
What is TNR?

What is TNR?Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a non-lethal, three-step method to reduce the number of feral and stray cats (community cats) both immediately and in the long term. Step 1 – Trap: Feral or stray cats are trapped using a safe, humane live trap. Step 2 – Neuter: Trapped cats are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and ear tipped by a veterinarian. Step 3 – Return: Spayed/neutered cats are returned to their home where they have always lived.
Benefits to the Community

TNR helps the community by stabilizing the population of the feral colony and, over time, reduces it. Spayed/neutered cats cease behaviors that instigate complaints by people. Neutered males have no desire to mark their territory, so they stop spraying. Females never go into heat, so the yowling created by mating no longer occurs. Male cats stop fighting because there are no females in heat to fight over, and neutered males have no desire to mate even if a female in heat is in the area. Thepractice of TNR enables feral and outdoor cats to live their lives without adding to the overpopulation of homeless cats.
Why is returning cats more beneficial than relocating?

What happens when cats are not returned to their colony and simply removed from an area is known as the “Vacuum Effect": If an established colony is removed from an area, other cats will simply move into the vacated territory to take advantage of the food sources and shelter there – and the cycle of reproduction and nuisance behavior begins all over again. Cats are territorial, and if dropped off in an unfamiliar place they will try to return to their original territory, making them vulnerable to predators, weather, starvation, and traffic as they wander without established sources of food and shelter.
NOTICE: TNR IS ON HOLD
Nov. 28, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 (possibly longer)

HES TNR is currently on hold as we revamp the program so that we can best help our community with the resources we have. We will be in touch regarding your application as soon as the program is back up and running.

OTHER COMMUNITY CAT SURGERY RESOURCES AVAILABLE:

McKamey Animal Center

My Kids Have Paws
Caretaker's Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Property owner's name, address, and phone number if you do not own this property. Type "same as above" if this is your address.*
How many adult cats are on this property that need to be TNR'd (spay/neutered)? Please estimate if you are not sure.*
How many adult cats have already been TNR'd (spay/neutered)?*
How many kittens are on this property who are still nursing (not eating on their own)?*
How many kittens on this property are under 3 months old but are eating on their own?*
Pregnant Cats
Injured Cats
Sick Cats
Describe any injuries or health issues. Type "n/a" if no injuries or health issues.*
Does the property owner give permission for the cats to remain on the property?*

YesNo
Does the property owner give permission for HES volunteers to trap cats and return the cats to the property?*

YesNo
Does the caretaker provide food and water for the cats every day*

YesNo
What time(s) during the day are the cats fed?

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Time

Hour Minutes

AM/PM Option
Do the cats have shelter from heat, cold, and rain?*

YesNo
Describe the shelter for the cats*
Does the caretaker understand that the cats will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear-tipped?*

YesNo
Does the caretaker understand that there are risks involved with trapping, transporting, and anesthesia including: injury, escape, and death?*

YesNo
Has there been any trapping done at this site before?*

YesNo
If yes, what organization?
Have you used a live trap before?*

YesNo
Are you willing to trap the cats yourself if you are shown how?*

YesNo
Are you willing to notify neighbors that you will be trapping cats?*

YesNo
Are you able to set up a regular feeding schedule for these cats while trapping?*

YesNo
Are you willing to withhold food from the cats up to 24 hours before setting the traps?*

YesNo
Are you able to help overnight the cats once they have been trapped?*

YesNo
Are you able to help transport the cats to/from HES once they have been trapped?*

YesNo
Are you willing to volunteer for other cat communities?*

YesNo
Where did you hear about us?*
What questions do you have for us?
I agree with these statements as evidenced by my signature. I understand the risks feral cats face during handling, anesthesia, and surgery and agree to hold harmless Humane Educational Society staff or volunteers, should a cat experience complications, injury, escape, or death. Any cat deemed by a veterinarian to be severely ill or injured will be humanely euthanized without prior notification to caretaker. All pregnant cats will be spayed. Please type your full name in the box below.*
I understand the risks involved with helping HES trap, transport, or overnight feral cats and agree to hold harmless Humane Educational Society should I or any person directed by me, experience any injury during the trapping, transporting, or overnighting of community cats as evidenced by my signature below. Please type your full name in the box below.*
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TNR Application

What is TNR?

Benefits to the Community

Why is returning cats more beneficial than relocating?