FAQS

For information and QAs on adoptions, visit our adoption process webpage.

To get information on sterilizing your cat, please complete our form.

TNR

What does "TNR" mean?

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TNR stands for Trap-Neuter-Return. It’s a humane method where feral or stray cats are trapped, sterilized, vaccinated, and returned to live out their lives without reproducing.

Why return feral cats after sterilizing them?

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Feral cats are not socialized to humans and are happier and healthier in their outdoor territories. Returning them prevents the vacuum effect – what happens when cats are removed from an area, but the conditions that attracted them, like food and shelter, are still there. New unsterilized cats from will move in to take advantage of the available resources.

What happens to adoptable stray cats you find?

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Cats that show signs of being friendly or being sociable are placed in foster homes, vetted, and eventually adopted out through our network. But before any of that, we make sure they are not lost cats, including by ensuring neighbours have been asked and we scan for microchips.

TNR stabilizes and reduces cat populations over time

The alternatives are uncontrolled breeding or euthanasia, which causes the “vacuum effect”.

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Fostering

How can I become a foster?

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‍We are always looking for fosters. Email us at tnr.lapeche@gmail.com or apply online to let us know about yourself and how you’d make a great foster.‍

What support do fosters receive?

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We cover vet bills, supplies including food, litter, litter boxes and more. We also provide guidance on cat behaviour, socialization, and introducing cats to new environments.

What are fosters required to do?

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They have daily responsibilities, including feeding and playing with their cat daily to help socialize them, and litter box cleaning. Fosters transport their cats to at least 1-2 appointments (e.g., sterilization, check ups, vaccinations). Fosters must follow all guidelines.