FREE Trap-Neuter-Return Workshop

Name: FREE Trap-Neuter-Return Workshop
Start: 2025-01-18T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Foothills Park: 5708 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308

Schedule

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Foothills Park: 5708 W Union Hills Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308 | Glendale, AZ

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝?
What you may think are stray cats could actually be feral cats—born and raised outdoors with little to no human contact. Unlike strays, which are lost or abandoned pets seeking human interaction, feral cats are typically wary of people and prefer to avoid them.
Feral cats often form colonies and rely on scraps or minimal shelter to survive. Without intervention, their average lifespan is only about 2 years due to disease, predators, and harsh living conditions. However, with proper care and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), these cats can live healthier, longer lives—often 10 years or more!
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐩-𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
TNR is the most humane and effective way to manage outdoor cat populations. By spaying or neutering feral cats, TNR stops the endless cycle of breeding and dramatically reduces the number of kittens born into a life of hardship. It also minimizes nuisance behaviors such as yowling, spraying, and fighting, improving the coexistence between cats and the community.
Aside from improving their quality of life and extending their lifespan, TNR plays a critical role in reducing shelter overcrowding and euthanasia rates. By keeping cats and their potential offspring out of the shelter system, TNR allows limited shelter resources to be directed toward adoptable animals.
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𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!
Gain the knowledge and confidence to start or improve your TNR efforts! Connect with local animal lovers, get to know the GFF team, and take part in the fun—like entering to win a free trap and building friendships in the rescue community! You’ll learn everything you need to make a difference for local cats.
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
• TNR 101: Learn the basics from certified instructors!
• Hands-On Experience: Demonstrated use of TruCatch, Havahart, and drop traps for humane feral cat management.
• Safety Tips for Success: Learn essential do’s and don’ts for safe and effective trapping.
• Create a TNR Plan: Step-by-step guidance on organizing a successful TNR project.
• Community Engagement: How to educate and involve your community in TNR efforts, including communicating with neighbors, HOAs, and others.
• Resource Sharing: Take home a folder packed with valuable community resources!
• Win Your Own Trap: Attend for a chance to win, everyone who participates is eligible!
—And Much More!
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
This workshop is open to everyone, whether you’re a Glendale resident or from a neighboring area! It’s designed for beginners looking to learn the ropes or anyone seeking a refresher on TNR essentials. Bring a friend, sharpen your skills, and join us for an engaging afternoon of education and community building!
𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆!
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𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑩𝒚: 𝑮𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒍𝒆’𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏 𝑭𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔
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