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International Homeless Animal Day

Saturday was International Homeless Animal Day, created in 1992 to spread awareness of the problem of pet overpopulation. The global problem of cat overpopulation and a scarcity of affordable spay/neuter appointments is something we see everyday here in Rochester  This fortunate group of felines, having their daily morning meal, is […]

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Shout out to KASA!!

We are so grateful for the support and generous donation we received from Kids Art Supporting Animals (KASA). KASA sold their amazing hoodies, tees, and other goodies at @thelittletheatre last weekend during the CatVideoFest 2023 to help us spay/neuter more city cats!

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Kitten season is upon us!

In the US, 80% of kittens are born outdoors where they must contend with predators, parasites, cars, and poor nutrition. Most die by the age of six months. Many go on to have more kittens. TNVR stops this cycle, prevents litters of kittens, and prevents suffering. With fewer cats outdoors, more kittens will be born indoors 😻

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Cat surveillance

Counting cats in a target area is a daunting but important task that requires time and multiple volunteers. Counting cats at a colony caretaker feeding station is a bit simpler. We aim to spay/neuter 80%-100% of a feeder’s cats and a trail cam helps us reach our goal. Even if […]