Volunteers are also being sought for driving to and from the trapping locations and Humane Society intake at MHHS and cleaning and return of traps. Donation or loan of Hav-A-Heart traps is needed. All funds will go for direct services volunteers will not be paid for any expenses. Additional funds are being solicited and may be sent to the Troy PBA, PO Box 1041, Troy, NY 12181-1041. Operation Snip is partially funded by an anonymous donation from an animal lover. Loan or donation of 50 hav-a-heart raccoon traps
Kittens can often be adopted, but they must be socialized at an early age.ĭrivers to and from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society These adult cats are not candidates for adoption and cannot be introduced into homes as pets. The behaviors and stresses associated with mating and fighting lessen. TNR will not solve the overpopulation of feral cats but will begin to address the proliferation of feral cats. Cats will be returned to their point of origin. Curiosity will not kill the cats, but will leave them in a healthier state of mind and body.Īfter neuter or spay surgery, ear tipping and vaccination, each cat will be placed in the trap, driven to Troy and held overnight in a secure, enclosed location until release the following morning. Tasty meals of fish will be inserted in each trap. Approximately 25-30 traps will be set for each day, with the expectation that at least 25 cats will be curious – or hungry – enough to enter the traps. Cats will be trapped the day and evening prior to their trip to the operating room for spay or neuter services. Surgeries are scheduled for April 3 & 4, 10 & 11, and 17 & 18 at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.
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Trapping locations will be identified by neighborhood groups, the City’s Animal Control Officer, volunteers tending feral cat colonies, Code Enforcement and TPD. Various animal care groups, including Noah’s Kingdom, are lending traps. Five traps are donated by Troy’s own Pfeil Hardware. Also contributing a supply of rabies vaccinations is Pondview Country Kennel. The Rensselaer County Humane Society will be also donating a supply of rabies vaccinations for the TNR as well as assisting in the trapping. Laurene Smith, president of the Rensselaer County Humane Society, added that, “being in a joint venture with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, the City of Troy, and the numerous wonderful animal care groups we have in our area on this very important and necessary project is what it’s all about when your mission is to help those animals in need.” Implementing a city-wide program of this nature is a step in the right direction.”
“Animal Control officers have little jurisdiction over feral cats but are aware of the neighborhoods’ concerns about their increasing numbers. “I am optimistic about this coordinated operation to reduce the number of feral kittens born each year,” said McDonough. Troy’s animal control officer Kevin McDonough has seen an increase in the number of feral cats in recent years. “This is exactly the kind of preventative program that will reduce the population of cats in the area and improve the quality of life for felines as well as humans.” “We are enthusiastic about the collaboration with the City of Troy on this project,” said Brad Shear, executive director of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.
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South Troy has been identified by the Humane Society as one of the region’s “hot spots” for free roaming kittens being born. The Humane Society receives thousands of stray kittens every year, many of them born from free roaming cats. “Working with the Humane Society in early spring to spay and neuter up to 150 cats is a good beginning to address this issue.” “The overpopulation of feral cats is a concern to residents and businesses throughout Troy,” said Kopka. “Kopka has long been involved with the feral cat population in her neighborhood of Washington Park. Vinny, a reformed feral cat who now lives with Sid Fleisher in Troy.
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