FAQS
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.
Funding
How is TNR La Pêche funded?
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We rely on donations, fundraising events, and small grants. We received a small grant from the Municipality of La Pêche’s Green Fund in 2025.
What does my donation help with?
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100% of funds go toward vet care, food, and supplies for the cats in our care and to support residents with sterilization costs.
Can you give tax receipts for donations?
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No, we are a registered not-for-profit organization, but not a registered charity, therefore we cannot issue tax receipts.