trap-neuter-return (tnr) is a program through which free-roaming community cats (not belonging to particular humans)"'community cat' is an umbrella definition that includes any un-owned cat. these cats may be 'feral' (un-socialized) or friendly, may have been born into the wild or may be lost or abandoned pet cats. some community cats are routinely fed by one or more community members, while others survive without human intervention. whatever a cat's individual circumstances, the term 'community cat' reflects the reality that for these cats, 'home' is within the community rather than in an individual household." kate hurley and julie levy, maddie's institute: "feline shelter intake reduction program faqs", january 2013. are humanely trapped; sterilized and medically treated; and returned to the outdoor locations where they were found. if those locations are deemed unsafe or otherwise inappropriate, feral cats (unsocialized to humans) are relocated to farmyard homes.for example, kitsap humane society, silverdale, wa, "barn cat program", accessed june 19, 2014. kittens still young enough to be socialized, and friendly adult cats, are typically placed in foster care for eventual adoption into homes as companion animals, rather than returned to the outdoors."whenever possible, adoptable cats and kittens should be removed from a feral colony for placement in good homes." "neighborhood cats tnr handbook, 2nd edition: the guide to trap-neuter-return for the feral cat caretaker", bryan kortis, neighborhood cats, 2013, p. 133. cats found suffering with terminal or untreatable illnesses or injuries are humanely euthanized."at neighbourhood cats, we euthanize cats only if they are actively ill, suffering and terminal." ibid., p. 124. tnr is endorsed by the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (aspca) as "the most humane, effective and financially sustainable strategy for controlling free-roaming cat populations" "position statement on feral cat management", american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, accessed june 20, 2014, and "the only proven humane and effective method to manage feral cat colonies.""feral cats faq", aspca, second paragraph, accessed june 20, 2014. resources provided here on tnr and feral cats. the humane society of the united states has also endorsed "community-based trap-neuter-return (tnr) programs with on-going responsible management as the most viable, long-term approach availa
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