Capturar-Esterilizar-Soltar (TNVR)
What is Trap-Neuter-Return (TNVR)?
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNVR) is a humane and nonlethal method to manage the number of community cats in our neighborhoods. The goal is to humanely trap outdoor cats, take them to a clinic for spay/neuter, vaccinate them against rabies, and return healthy cats to their outdoor homes. While at the clinic, will also be ear-tipped to make them easily identified as already altered & vaccinated. This is a TNVR best practice.
What is ear-tipping?
While the cat is under anesthesia for spay/neuter, the veterinarian also removes the tip of the left ear. Ear-tipping is an easily recognized sign that signifies a community cat was already surgically altered and is unable to reproduce. This visual sign helps caretakers and trappers to know at a glance that a cat doesn’t need to go to the clinic for surgery. Please note that while all ear-tipped cats are surgically altered, this does not mean all cats with intact ears are in need of spay/neuter. Some cats seen outside may be owned, and have already been altered.
Do I Need An Appointment for Surgery?
The Humane Society of Charlotte provides TNVR surgeries at a reduced rate of $50 per cat. We are offering community cat spay/neuter surgeries by appointment. Call our Clinic to schedule an appointment at 704-333-4130.
Where do I take a community cat for spay/neuter?
All TNVR surgeries are performed at the Humane Society of Charlotte Animal Resource Center located at 1348 Parker Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208.
How much do TNVR services cost?
A fee of $50 per cat will be collected for Trap-Neuter-Return surgery. The Humane Society of Charlotte considers TNVR to be a vital service we offer our community and will continue to offer TNVR surgeries at a reduced rate.
¿Cómo puedo pedir prestada una trampa humanitaria para gatos?
El alquiler de trampas está disponible de lunes a miércoles, de 9:30 a 14:30.
Ten en cuenta que, debido a todos los servicios que prestamos a la comunidad, no podemos proporcionar trampas fuera de este horario.
En el momento del alquiler se cobrará una tarifa de alquiler de 10 dólares por trampa durante 14 días. Las tarifas de alquiler no cubren los gastos de esterilización ni son reembolsables, sino que nos permiten mantener y seguir gestionando el «Banco de Trampas».
Para alquilar una trampa, es necesario que nos facilites un número de tarjeta de crédito, aunque la cuota inicial del alquiler se puede pagar en efectivo si es necesario.
Si la trampa no se devuelve en la fecha acordada, se cargará en la tarjeta registrada una tasa de sustitución de 80 dólares.
Si tienes alguna duda sobre nuestro programa TNVR, ponte en contacto con la Clínica de Esterilización.
Descarga nuestras «Directrices sobre trampas» para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo utilizar nuestras trampas.
Para obtener más información sobre el programa «Captura, esterilización y devolución» (TNR), ponte en contacto con la Clínica de Esterilización llamando al 704-333-4130 o por correo electrónico en spayneuter@humanecharlotte.org.