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=== Trap ===
=== Trap ===
This is the first step of TNR. Usually, a [[Mechanical Trap Room]] is attached to the feeder in order to catch the cat. It includes a sack extension, which allowed the cats to be captured and handled.  
This is the first step of TNR. Usually, a [[Mechanical Trap Room]] is attached to the feeder in order to catch the cat. It includes a sack extension, which allowed the cats to be captured and handled.  
[[File:Image 2024-06-18 182920644.png|thumb|197x197px|A cat with a straight ear clipping<ref>https://www.purplecatvet.com/feral-cats-and-ear-tipping/</ref>]]
[[File:Earclip2.png|thumb|197x197px|A cat with a straight ear clipping<ref>https://www.purplecatvet.com/feral-cats-and-ear-tipping/</ref>]]
 
=== Neuter ===
=== Neuter ===
Neutering is an operation that removes the cat's ability to reproduce. During this step, the cat is taken to a veterinary clinic in order to undergo the operation. They usually remain at the clinic until they have fully recovered. However, there have been some instances of cats escaping pre-emptively, such as [[Mr. Grandpa]] and [[Ms. Toast]].
Neutering is an operation that removes the cat's ability to reproduce. During this step, the cat is taken to a veterinary clinic in order to undergo the operation. They usually remain at the clinic until they have fully recovered. However, there have been some instances of cats escaping pre-emptively, such as [[Mr. Grandpa]] and [[Ms. Toast]].
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=== Return ===
=== Return ===
After their time at the clinic, there are two options for the cat. Typically, they are either adopted into a home, or released back into the wild. Sometimes, cats who have been taken for TNR later return to their feeder, such as [[Big Faced Brother]].
After their time at the clinic, there are two options for the cat. Typically, they are either adopted into a home, or released back into the wild. Sometimes, cats who have been taken for TNR later return to their feeder, such as [[Big Faced Brother]].
[[File:Image 2024-06-18 183209750.png|thumb|197x197px|A cat with a circular ear clipping<ref>https://www.pause4pawsmn.org/blog/what-is-ear-tipping</ref>]]
[[File:Earclip1.png|thumb|197x197px|A cat with a circular ear clipping<ref>https://www.pause4pawsmn.org/blog/what-is-ear-tipping</ref>]]
 
== TNR Ear Clip ==
== TNR Ear Clip ==
Cats who undergo TNR usually have one of their ears clipped, leaving a small but visible marking. This is to keep track of which stray cats have been neutered. If a cat is seen with an ear clip, we can assume that they have been neutered.
Cats who undergo TNR usually have one of their ears clipped, leaving a small but visible marking. This is to keep track of which stray cats have been neutered. If a cat is seen with an ear clip, we can assume that they have been neutered.
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