I’ve you’ve ever seen a stray cat missing an ear tip, you’ve seen a participant of a Trap, Neuter, Release/Return program. TNR kitties are usually fed, sheltered, and sometimes even vaccinated – and you can identify them by the missing ear tip, the universal symbol for the program. This week we’ll look at the pros and cons of TNR and how to get involved.
Winter has arrived in Pittsburgh, in temperature if not officially. We have a family of kitties in our neighborhood that were just kittens last year, but are now adults. I intend to start a Trap Neuter Release program before we get any more kittens showing up, but first things first: I want to get them a safe place to stay during the cold months.
About three years ago I could no longer stand the thought of sending a full grocery bag of used kitty litter to the landfill every week or so. At that point, I started researching how to compost pet waste in order to offset our kitties’ carbon footprint. It is possible to do it as long as you do your research and follow some very specific guidelines.