In 2020, South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter began a TNVR (Trap Neuter Vaccinate and Release) program. Our goal is to reduce the outdoor cat populations in Cumberland and Salem counties by working together with our community to spay and neuter as many community cats (also known as feral cats) as possible. South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter believes that TNVR is the most effective way to address the very significant cat overpopulation problem that plagues our community and our shelter.
- You are feeding or sheltering cats outdoors
- You are finding orphaned and/or stray kittens
- You see large numbers of cats in your yard or neighborhood
- You are dealing with nuisance cat behaviors
Situation involving kittens are handled on an individual basis by the TNVR Team. If the kittens are newborn, we may ask you to foster and socialize them until they are able to be weaned, at which point they would enter the SJRAS foster program until they are ready to be fixed and adopted. If the kittens are older (6+ weeks) and not social, they will be included in our TNVR project. If kittens are older but friendly (able to be picked up and enjoy human attention) they may be considered for our adoption program. All decisions will be made based on the adoptability and health of the kittens as well as resources available at the South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter
TNVR Resources & Information
(Resources with an * have special pricing for feral cats)
South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter – SJRAS provides low-cost vaccines on the third Saturday of spring/summer months between 9:00 – 12:00p.m. SJRAS also has an on-site clinic for low cost spay and neuter services. Please see our website for more information on Vaccine Clinics and Low Cost Spay/Neuter
*Atlantic County SPCA – Low-Cost vaccines, Spay/Neuter for dogs and cats, dental cleanings and extractions, and minor surgeries including tumor removals, biopsies, hernia repairs, entropian correction, hematoma correction, etc. Please see website for detailed information. Contact ACSPCA at 609-927-9059. https://www.facebook.com/ACSPCA/
*People for Animals – Low Cost Spay/Neuter for dogs & cats, wellness services such as vaccines, routine testing, microchipping, etc. PFA also offers feral cat services. Contact PFA at 856-243-5211, 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton https://www.pfaonline.org/
*Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center Clinic – Low Cost Spay/Neuter for dogs and cats and wellness services including vaccines, routine testing, dental exams, and microchipping. Contact HBC at 856-401-1300 x106. https://homewardboundnj.org/clinic/
*Animal Welfare Association – Low Cost Spay/Neuter for dogs and cats, pet wellness clinic, vaccine days, and products. AWA also offers services for feral cat caregivers. Contact AWA clinic at 856-424-2288, 509 Centennial Blvd in Voorhees. https://www.awanj.org/pet-clinic/
Animal Friends Foundation – Offers Veterinary Vouchers for local veterinarians providing Spay/Neuter surgeries for dogs and cats. Contact Animal Friends Foundation at 856-503-5572, 614 E. Landis Ave, Vineland.
TNVR Resources: https://www.alleycat.org/our-work/trap-neuter-return/
Meaning, History and Statistics of TNVR : https://resources.bestfriends.org/article/tnr-stray-cats-meaning-history-statistics
The Vacumn Effect (Why Trap and Kill Doesn’t Work): https://www.alleycat.org/resources/the-vacuum-effect-why-catch-and-kill-doesnt-work/
TNVR Videos: https://bestfriends.org/our-work/best-friends-advocacy/protecting-community-cats/videos
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