Fried’s TNR-Trap Neuter Return

15/08/2025

An individual rented traps, with the explicit instruction to refrain from trapping until a scheduled appointment was made to review proper feeding techniques to mitigate trap shyness in felines. Standard operating procedure was followed. However, the following day, the individual returned with a cat in each trap. Due to space constraints, secure housing for feral cats was limited. One cat appeared pregnant, a determination supported by both the individual and a veterinary assessment. Physical examination was precluded, and assessment relied solely on visual observation of the cat's condition. So we placed the cat in a bin anticipating the birth before we could get her spayed. We placed the male from the other trap in an outside enclosure to hold for neutering. Then there was a kitten who went into the directors office. 3 weeks went by and no babies and our vet returned. We had to stress this already stressed female by having to recapture her. We administered sedation and opened her up, expecting to see infection, babies who had passed, or something other than what we saw. This poor female had a tumor extremely large on her liver. No babies and now because of internal bleeding she is resting in the heavenly barn in the sky. Spaying and neutering is vital, if this was caught earlier she could of been saved. WARNING I AM POSTING A PICTURE IN THE COMMENTS ... SO IF YOU'RE SQUEAMISH DO NOT VIEW! TNR is dire .in dire need of donations.in dire need of cooperation
Fried's TNR (Trap Neuter Return) is ran by ALL volunteers including the vet, and every donation goes to the program for supplies!

14/07/2025

The Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program's success is a direct result of the collective efforts of our team and the dedication of each individual involved. While regular numerical updates have not been consistently published, the program has consistently achieved an average of twenty TNR procedures weekly. We recognize the paramount importance of fostering collaborative relationships with other programs and shelters. Such partnerships not only benefit the animals we serve but also enrich our own program. Our commitment to assisting and promoting the work of others remains unwavering, as we are united by a shared objective.

05/04/2025

Fried's Cat Shelter

04/04/2025

We have received a large donation of flat sheets. If anyone would like some to modify for live trap covers, let us know, and we will help you out!

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04/04/2025

We don't get updates for TNR. but this kitty came to one of our TNR volunteers house where she started to befriend and feed. When she was able she trapped neuter and return him to her neighborhood. Then he disappeared. Turns out another neighbor was also feeding and when she moved she took him with. We recently received this message about his new life!

He said he’d like to give the ladies who were helping take care of him a nice update!

He’s nice and chonky now from not exploring so much anymore. He sleeps most of the day, and is up with the zoomies at all hours of the night. He’s not very picky when it comes to food, and LOVES treats. He’s addicted to catnip and i actually caught him getting into it one night lol

21/03/2025

The truth about cat s*x

I'm going to have to admit, when I am encouraging people to have their cats neutered, internally I don't react well when they tell me they don't want to take away the cats pleasure in having s*x. And here are the things I try to tell them in a reasonable tone…

- while cats exhibit affection for each other in many ways, their reproductive urges are governed by their hormones. Take away those hormones, and you are not going to see them participating in s*xual activity. That could be one clue that they don't think about s*x like humans do…

- Something many people don't know is that the p***s of a male cat can have up to 180 barbs on it. Yes barbs – maybe not quite as sharp as the thorns on a rosebush, but definitely barbs. And the purpose of these barbs is reproductive – during the mating process, the barbs on that male cat's p***s rake the inside of the female cats va**na, and this stimulates the ovaries to release eggs. Everything I have read implies this is painful to the female cat, which is why she screams. I had someone suggest to me that we don't really know if she's feeling pain, after all don't humans oftentimes scream during s*x? Well all I can say is the thought of 180 barbs raking the inside of that cats va**na does not sound like a pleasurable thing to me, and having actually observed the female cats being pinned down and bred, there is nothing that would imply pleasure in anyone viewing it. At least not for the female.

- people who believe s*x is an active pleasure for the cats are equating it with human s*x. But female cats only engage in s*x when they are in heat – it is a reproductive function. Male cats might be prone to try to mate more often, but once they are neutered those urges go away. Humans do not need to be experiencing hormonal reactions to have s*x – the two are not the same.

So maybe let's get away from thinking the cats are doing this to have fun. Throw in the fact that the female cats are breeding constantly- having 2 to 3 litters a year, no break at all from the constant cycle of in heat, being bred, pregnant, labor and delivery, nursing kittens for 6 to 8 weeks, weaning them, and beginning the cycle all over – no I would say cat s*x is not fun at all. It might not be quite as hard on the boys except for the fact that they are constantly fighting with each other, beating each other up, getting infections, passing diseases and being hated by humans because of the spraying issues. The endless kittens being born with nobody wanting to take them in is the sad end result of cat s*x.

Come on everyone - whether you do cat rescue or not, get the cat fixed! They're really not having a good time, and their lives will be so much better when they're fixed!

20/03/2025

We haven't posted a lot because we have so much going on. We basically are the only accommodating TNR program in the area, though we do know Humane Society is trying to set one up. Our schedule is crazy due to kitten season and the weather permitting for easier trapping. We would like to ask everyone to please be patient while trying to schedule. [email protected] is the quickest way to get through to scheduler. We do understand the problem of population and really are doing our best. We haven't even had time to post our numbers recently but trust me they are numerous! Have a blessed weekend and keep loving the felines! 🐈💤😴👍💕

10/03/2025

We have been blessed with 6,000 dollars from Michigan City funds. We will be booking Animal Control once monthly to help decrease the feline population of feral and strays. We met with Mayor Angie this past Tuesday for this incredible blessing to our TNR program.

01/10/2024

Our calls for TNR have been numerous! 57 calls in 3 days. We currently are booking into December. We wanted to share other options. Anderson Feline Reduction is 50 dollars per cat. There is also an income based TNR or even for pets which most aren't. There link is https://petfriendlyservices.org/spay-neuter-services/spay-neuter-assistance-program-snap/
We are thrilled for the number of people coming through to help curb the overpopulation of felines!

Income -qualifying pet owners can get assistance with surgery costs through our SNAP (Spay Neuter Assistance Program). Find out if you qualify.

11/09/2024

UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE EXPERIENCING PHONE ISSUES WITH OUR TNR NUMBER, AND WILL BE REPLACING THE TNR PHONE ASAP. IN 3 DAYS 57 CALLS CAME IN SO WE DO UNDERSTAND THE NEED! HANG IN THERE AS WE NAVIGATE THIS MINOR SET BACK PLEASE! IN THE MEANTIME [email protected] IS A CONTACT METHOD YOU CAN USE.

27/06/2024

14 yesterday and 18 today! Great job everyone!

04/05/2024