Is “management” humane, safe and effective?
The answer is very much so, and management is the only way to control the population growth. Experienced and trained volunteers, under the direction of a professional Field Director, are implementing the only nationally recommended program of T-N-R (trap, neuter, return) and the only successful method to humanely reduce the homeless cat population and realize the goal of the program. Cats are trapped using a humane trap that employs a variable trigger setting mechanism, has no springs, has a 98% catch rate and complies with State and Federal humane laws. Island Cats has entered into agreement only with veterinarians experienced with feral cats who perform the neutering surgery and ear cropping. The cats are immunized against diseases and vaccinated against rabies, and medical treatment is provided if needed for illness or injury. The cat is returned to its “home” in good health and is monitored for life.
