Yadkinville TNR- Treat and Release

09/06/2024

09/03/2024

Tractor Supply has traps on sale for $29.99 if you need one!

Edit: I am not stating these are the very best traps, just posting options for folks. Every trapper has their own preference if they’ve been trapping for any length of time. If you are new to trapping or just need a trap to catch a few kitties, these are sturdy and budget-friendly and will probably get the job done for you.
My personal favorites are: TruCatch and Tomahawk Gravity Traps.

08/30/2024

08/29/2024

08/29/2024

There are still 9 days to register for the September 7th pet vaccine & microchip clinic in Yadkinville. Rabies and distemper vaccines are $10, microchips, including registration, are $25, and nail trims are just $10!
Register at https://humanesolution.org/index.php/pet-vaccine-clinics/

08/29/2024

Just because a cat lives outdoors doesn’t mean it has to be dirty or skinny or unloved. All it takes is a dedicated caretaker in a safe area along with spay and neuter and cats have the opportunity to live a happy, healthy life.

Brit has been thriving with us outdoors for the past 5 years. 🤎🖤

08/18/2024

You guys are so generous and care so much about our community pets! 😭 The funds raised so far will help provide surgeries to about 50 pets. Let's keep this momentum going! Another anonymous donor was so inspired by the original anonymous gift, that they wanted to match gifts received over $2,000 by another $1,000. If we meet this goal we can provide surgeries for approximately 28 more pets! What a difference you are making in the lives of pets!
Donate at https://hssolutionclinic.org/support/

08/13/2024

As a reminder, please make sure that your pets are current on rabies vaccinations.

08/09/2024

And they expect nothing in return. The best example of unconditional love. You all are my heros.!🎊💜😽

08/09/2024

For those of us who are trying to adopt out kittens, this is for you. It is also for those considering adopting a kitten.

Many potential adopters are just not aware of the benefits of having more than one kitten. Single-kitten Syndrome is real and kittens adopted out alone are frequently returned several months later due to unwanted behaviors.

08/09/2024

CAT TRAPPING TIP:

You MUST cover the trap up immediately after the cat is in the trap. It makes them feel a little bit safer and often quickly quiets them down from injuring themselves trying to get out.
It’s almost cruel not to cover them up with anything and transport them like that, please don’t do that 😢

We often use blankets or trap covers. Easy peasy.
*These are not my photos by the way*

08/09/2024

Show us your FIV or FeLV beauties. Thank you for giving them a home!

To learn more about these common feline diseases, visit https://www.alleycat.org/fiv-and-felv-positive-cats-can-live-happy-lives-outdoors/

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

Some TNR/TNVR clinics are non profit & receive grants to cover the cost of surgery & supplies (bedding, litter, supplies used before & after the surgery). They don't hold a cat overnight for recovery & they don't (usually) provide any other veterinary services. The local nonprofit clinic in my area charges $25 for a cat of either gender that is brought in in a trap. Plus $10 for a rabies vaccination. Tame females are $80. & tame males are $50. This compares to $500-600. to spay a female & $300-400 to neuter a male at a regular, for profit hospital. 💖 Individuals or groups doing TNR take advantage of these clinics when they are available and provide post-op care for ferals (recommended holding for males is 24- hours after surgery & females 48 hours (less if they are lactating or longer if they were late-term pregnant or in heat). If the TNR individual receives donations or do any fundraising, they may be able to provide surgery for cats they trap for little or no cost to the caregiver. This is why I repeatedly urge everyone feeding outside cats to try & find TNR help instead of just assuming you can't afford to have them S/N. 😽💕

06/25/2024

I saw this comment on another post and it struck a chord with me!

This has become a true and unfortunate reality.
A LOT of people don't agree with this method or think rescuers are terrible people if they return friendly cats. I get messages every single time I release a friendly cat, as if there is some magical option to utilize that I just haven't thought of yet.

I see the well-intentioned comments online. I see the frustrated posts aimed at shelters and rescues. "Please someone help!" We are all frustrated, too! We are frustrated that people refused to spay/neuter their pets even when help was offered to them. We are frustrated people would rather leave their cat breeding than get an ear tip. We are frustrated that mom wants her kids to "experience" the birthing process. We are frustrated that free kittens turn into more free kittens. We are frustrated it has gotten to this point.

Is releasing a friendly cat ideal? Of course not. If it's something you disagree with, what is your alternate solution?

Thank you, Lisa Karst, for your words.

01/01/2024

Are you looking for a way to deworm your unhandleable outdoor cats? Check out the youtube video in the comments. We use diatomaceous earth food grade and love the benefits.

Information starts about a minute into the video.

10/31/2023

There’s no way to stress ✨how important✨ it is to get ahead of spring litters‼️ Fall (and even winter, depending on your temps) is a great time to TNR.

🐾 Don’t be the person who waits until there are unwanted kittens to do something about it. Take care of the problem NOW, before it gets difficult; before it gets overwhelming.
🐾 If there’s a waiting list for spay/neuter appointments in your area, make sure you’re on it.
🐾 If you think you are unable to afford it, look for resources now.

As we head into cooler weather, you should always check the forecast in your area for trapping day and return day. If dangerous conditions are on the way, wait for a longer stretch of milder weather before starting TNR at all.

❇️ Don’t know where to start? Send us a message and we’ll help you with a plan.

10/31/2023

If you think ear tips are cruel…

… you must not understand just how cruel the world is to unsterilized cats + their offspring.

Don’t let an ear tip stop you from doing the right thing and helping a cat have a healthier life. 💖

08/02/2023

Ran across this today and thought it was an inexpensive way to provide additional coverage for an outdoor shelter with supplies you may already have around your home.

It's never too early to prepare for winter weather for your stray and feral friends. 🐾

07/21/2023

A reminder of the services we are able and unable to provide at this time.

07/16/2023

⚠⚠Alert!! TNR OPPORTUNITY⚠⚠We are so excited that this collective group of concerned volunteers/citizens/rescues are taking a lead in this community cat initiative. This cooperative effort is what is going to make all the difference in helping community cats.
If you are interested in more information on this particular day and event, please email [email protected] or call 704-877-7779. Please do NOT message our FB for more information, as this is a courtesy post with this group knowing the details. You know the saying... 'it takes a village'!

07/10/2023

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07/04/2023

✨ What do you use for dewormer? ✨

One of our caretakers has been wonderful in trapping her stray/feral kitties and allowing us to assist in getting them fixed and returned to her. 👏

Recently, she had some concerns about intestinal worms. 🪱 After a little info was swapped, we decided to purchase some Pyrantel Pamoate and ship it directly to her home for the kitties.

When it arrived she sent me a concerned message relaying that the dewormer was not meant for anything less than 25lbs and was only for pinworms, per the bottle. I let her know we've been using pyrantel for years and it works wonderfully well for roundworms, hookworms and pinworms and gave her the correct dosage to use for cats along with a syringe for easy dosing. She still expressed her concerns that it was for humans only. We encouraged her to confirm the safeness of the dewormer with her local vet. After she checked with them and they confirmed that pyrantel was safe for cats, she still refused to use it. In light of this situation, I thought I might post some facts about Pyrantel in case anyone else had doubts or concerns about its efficacy or safeness in cats.

🐾 The use of pyrantel pamoate to treat intestinal parasites in cats is off-label. This medication is also used off-label to treat roundworms and hookworms in small mammals such as rabbits and rodents, as well as birds. Many drugs are commonly prescribed for off-label use in veterinary medicine. *vcahospitals.com

🐾 Pyrantel is not considered a very broad-spectrum dewormer as it cannot target other parasites seen in cats, like tapeworms, whipworms, coccidia, Giardia, Toxoplasma, etc. *cats.com

🐾 Pyrantel is very well tolerated in cats and adverse reactions are very uncommon. Because pyrantel is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and acts more locally on parasites present in the intestine, systemic effects on the body are very rare. *cats.com

🐾 Although it is approved by the FDA for use in dogs and puppies only, it is commonly prescribed by vets for deworming cats. The medication is well-tolerated by most dogs and cats and is also considered safe for use in kittens (2-12 weeks of age), as well as in pregnant and lactating cats. *thepetstep.com

🐾 I am not a vet. If you are ever concerned about a product or dosage amount, we always encourage folks to check with a licensed veterinarian. Pyrantel is not a prescription drug.

06/24/2023

In this hypothetical situation, what advice would you offer someone who had found a cat in their neighborhood and why?

- Adult age
- No ear tip
- Healthy looking
- Wearing a flea collar
- Not sure if it is fixed
- Thin, appears hungry
- Friendly