We have gathered information on this page that is useful for other cities and counties across South Dakota looking to approve TNR programs. We hope this page serves as a resource for municipal officials and private citizens working toward providing humane alternatives for community cats and to stem the tide of cat overpopulation.
TNR (or “trap and return”) has been applied successfully in many communities, large and small, throughout the United States. It has helped to improve the welfare of feral cats while improving outcomes for the community. If you’d like to learn more about feral cat TNR programs, we recommend the following resources:
Website Links
- Alley Cat Allies
- Best Friends Animal Society
- BFAS Community Cat Resources
- BFAS Community Cat Programs Handbook
- BFAS TNR Frequently Asked Questions
- Fact vs. Fiction: What Shelter and Field Services Staff Should Know About Free-Roaming Cats
- People, Pets and Policies: Towards Community Supported Animal Sheltering
- ASPCA Community Cats
- HSUS Outdoor Cats FAQ
- South Dakota West River Spay/Neuter Coalition
- The Together Initiative for Ohio’s Community Cats
- Neighborhood Cats
- Our National Support page lists position statements supporting TNR from national organizations with links
- Our Research page lists related research on TNR programs internationally with links
Research
Links to research demonstrating the effectiveness of TNR programs.
National Support
A list of national organizations and others supporting TNR programs.
Videos
Videos explaining the basics of TNR.