Fried’s TNR-Trap Neuter Return

27/06/2024

14 yesterday and 18 today! Great job everyone!

04/05/2024

26/04/2024

Out of 11 cats 8 were female...that was part of a colony we did Tuesday. The colony caregiver found 3 moms with babies and has them now in cages or locked in garage so that they can all be found and fixed when the time comes. Today we did 11 more and 5 were females. Just blows my mind trying to comprehend how many babies will not be born because a colony caretaker cared, because a trapper pitched in, and a transporter was willing and arranged. Also because volunteers give up their day to spay and neuter like our vet, and team. TNR programs rock as well as all those who do their part!

18/04/2024

19 felines Tuesday and 10 today. We are booked into June... do your part and get these outside strays and ferals fixed. 219-252-2872 is the number for scheduling. Our belief is whether you like cats or not, TNR is for you!

03/04/2024

11 females and 12 males today. 10 out of the 11 females were pregnant. Can you imagine? One colony would of been quadrupled this spring had they not trapped, & transported to Fried's TNR (Trap Neuter Return) !

22/03/2024

Tonight Fried's TNR representatives enjoyed a phenomenal dinner as well as the honor of being presented with a 10,000 grant from Michigan City Community Enrichment Corp. This will allow us to spay/neuter more cats as well as purchasing supplies! Our community is represented by many awesome people, programs, and organizations that we were blessed to spend the evening with!

07/03/2024

30 cats today in for TNR. Just blows my mind calculating all the unnecessary births that were halted! Great job to all involved!

13/02/2024

February 1 - February 29
Spay/Neuter Awareness Month is an important annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets.

13/02/2024

I think he was yelling, "SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR CATS!"

04/02/2024

We only have one available date in February, & that date is booked! Then no clinic at all till March. Also, March 27th no clinic! Spread the word... TNR WORKS!

04/02/2024

TNR has continued to add the numbers up! 18 one day, 19 the next. 23 here and 21 there! We finished two colonies which is huge. We cannot accomplish it without all.of you, team work makes the dream work so they say!

06/01/2024

So awhile back we TNR'D a bunch of cats behind Memos. We dealt with store owners, police, individuals, and appointments but nevertheless, because of the determination of the colony caregiver we succeeded. Well she brought me bad news and that was she was moving. She agonized over this for months until she found the perfect property. She retrapped every single cat and boarded them and when she moved she took them with! This is a feel good story that we wanted to share!

31/12/2023

As we close out 2023 we would once again like to express our gratitude for all our supporters. Today a lady who has never used our service, walked in and told us she sold stuff to donate cash to us. She handed us 355 cash. What a blessing. However everyone who has trapped, volunteered, transported, & donated are why we can continue. Our year end total is 1,203 bringing us to 10,089 felines altered for the better! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!

24/12/2023

FRIEDS TNR PROGRAM WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND SAFE HAPPY NEW YEAR. THIS HAS BEEN A BLESSED YEAR FOR US BECAUSE OF ALL THE SUPPORTERS. WHEN WE BRAG ABOUT OUR NUMBERS, WE COULDN'T OF ACCOMPLISHED IT WITHOUT YOU! EVERYONE HAS FULL LIVES SO WHEN YOU TAKE TIME OUT TO VOLUNTEER, TRAP, TRANSPORT, OR DONATE YOU ARE WHAT KEEPS THIS PROGRAM GOING! WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST!

07/12/2023

I AM A LITTLE LATE BUT WE HAVE REACHED 10,000 FELINES TNR'D! ONE DOC ... MANY TRAPPERS, COLONY KEEPERS, TRANSPORTERS, AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS, & THOSE WHO DONATE MADE THIS POSSIBLE! THE MATH IS INCONCEIVABLE OF HOW MANY BIRTHS HAVE BEEN STOPPED!

16/11/2023

We had 23 spay and neuters. We had 5 who needed just a rabies. 3 who we discovered were already fixed, but got ear tipped, & shots. Out of the 3 previously fixed 2 were microchipped and one was actually reunited with it's grateful owners. The 3rd one needed a hernia repair. We had an eye lid surgery for a lid turned in irritating the eye. We all left very tired (especially our volunteer vet) but grateful for the team work to accomplish such a great multitude!

15/11/2023

It is getting colder! The felines hunt out any place they can, to stay warm. It takes a few seconds to bang on the hood of your car, and beep the horn before starting car and taking off. Stay safe everyone, and help keep the kitties safe!

09/11/2023

Winter is coming. We still TNR through winter and sometimes we do ask you keep them in a day or so longer to recover depending on the weather. The vet will notify us to let you know. Get those shelters ready. Thanks for all you do!

09/11/2023

16 cats this week. 8 females 8 males .... It's been said before ... do the math of babies that won't be born! TNR WORKS! SUPPORTERS ARE IMMEASURABLE, TRAPPERS ROCK, COLONY CAREGIVERS ARE SELFLESS, TRANSPORTERS OOOZE COMPASSION, AND THE TNR TEAM...IS PRICELESS! TAKES A TEAM!

04/11/2023

Wow! No posts since August. Sorry guys, so much has happened good and bad that has kept busyness at a whole new level. I will be corrected if I am, wrong but I believe we have now reached 10,000 cats since the TNR program has begun! Also we are booking into January. The waiting list continues to grow. Our TNR is ran strictly on donations as everyone including our vet is a volunteer. Please remember us in your giving time!
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05/08/2023

34 cats done in Fried's TNR 8/3/23 .. 8 females and the rest males! Long day made possible because of our vet, team, trappers, transporters, and donators! I am scheduling in October. Seems never to slow down, but TNR does make a difference!

22/07/2023

We haven't updated since May and what a whirlwind it has been. The kitten season has been overwhelming as well as all the parents have been! I am booking in October and the calls (Thankfully) haven't stopped. The few I couldn't get to, have reached out to ICS (Independent Cat Society's TNR group) and Andersons Feline Reduction program and for that I am grateful for all those who take initiative and don't stop till that feline is altered! Numbers coming soon!

02/07/2023

It is not unusual for us to get a call for strays. However, this call was urgent. A mom had given birth to six babies in a trash can. While assessing the situation, the director, Sandy determined that they could not be left. Then Sandy, another employee, and our volunteer trapper, Patty tried to coax mom with no success. She ran. Babies were placed in a carrier where mom returned, grabbed one and again ran and hid. After finding her in a storage area, the group was able to gather the baby she had taken and place it with the others. They then tried the traps. placing the babies in one trap and butting it up against the other so mom would go in and be caught. Mom was smart, scared, and trap shy. The drop trap would be our last hope. Setting it, placing one baby under, and walking away! Still took some time, but momma couldn't resist, and went under. Patty pulled the string and they are now all safe at the shelter. While Fried's Cat Shelter navigates yet another family to feed, house, and vet, we yet again must reach out for help. Monetary donations are needed to ensure the shelter is able to continue the mission started in 1977 by The Fried's. Mom and babies will be kept safe, fed, and healthy until a new home or colony is found. You can donate to us at paypal.me/friedscat

11/05/2023

Today 16 cats ... 57 cats in 3 days! Also I have the 3 babies that were found yesterday with the first releasing. 2 girls one boy! They are about 4 weeks old. We are so against removing kittens before 8 or 9 weeks, but in a colony sometimes we are left with no choice. Main thing is they will not be breeders! I want to wish the TNR volunteers a great rest of the week and weekend! Thanks to everyone again, colony caregivers, donators, transporters, and trappers!

10/05/2023

What a presumptuous thought when kitten season started out slow. Monday, 21 cats ... and a total of 7 mom and babies placed till babies can be weaned. Also 4 kittens about 6 weeks old in a foster. Today, 20 cats. Tomorrow ... ? This group is proof that in one season you could double your felines if not spayed and neutered! Today they released yesterday's and immediately 3 kittens appeared...already big enough to eat thankfully! We are grateful the family stepped up to do something, thrilled for the TNR team, (which I can't shout loud enough.... ALL VOLUNTEERS)! This was made possible because Angela reached out to this family. She gave her time and trapped ALL the cats. The daughter helping! Her trapping extraordinaire talents amazed even us! Our gratitude extends to the families donation and the lady who reached out because she heard about us helping this family amd wasted no time in sending in a generous donation. People helping people, people helping felines, that's what makes this TNR a success! Thank you ALL!

30/04/2023

When you see this and think ..
an ear tip is needed...you may be made for TNR! 🤣🐈‍⬛️🤣

26/04/2023

This is Hiccup & Burp! Yes, my 3 yr old niece named them! They will be up for adoption when they are fixed and healed. 12 weeks they are fixed, and 1 week healing time! ❤️

26/04/2023

Fried's Cat Shelter TNR is now part of an amazing group of caring people and organizations from all around the world who are dedicated to helping cats. Also know as Feral Friends Network!