TNR Program
Helping feral kitties live happy healthier lives!

Weatherford Whiskers helps people who want to help feral cats in our community. If you're a cat lover who has ever put food out for a hungry stray or feral cats, then we need your help to help these sweet kitties!

What is TNR?

TNR stands for Trap, Neuter, and Return. After we have identified a food source (for example, a neighbor or group of people who feed the kitties) we can then help you implement the TNR program. 

Weatherford Whiskers provides humane traps and works with you to trap the kitties. The kitties are then spayed or neutered, ear tipped and given a rabies vaccine. This service is provided at no cost to most of the residents of Parker County at the Weatherford Parker County animal shelter, or $5.00 per cat to cover a rabies vaccine at Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP.) Each kitty is ear tipped during surgery (must be in a trap). Ear tipping tells rescue groups and animal control that the cat has been part of a TNR program and no longer needs to be trapped. 

After the procedure, the kitties are returned to their territory and released to live a happy healthier life; no longer reproducing, contributing to the over population of homeless cats and kittens. Feral cat colonies that have been spayed and neutered are healthier and happier. There is no longer a need for them to fight over territory for breeding and lessens the spread of disease. The most important goal for TNR is to help reduce the number of unwanted cats each year. The TNR program directly helps the animal shelter and reduces the amount of euthanized cats each year. 
 

Donations Appreciated
 
Except for the $5.00 rabies cost per cat at TCAP, Weatherford Whiskers helps to provide assistance with feral cats at no charge. Donations are always appreciated - your thoughtful donation will help to provide supplies to help continue this program. 

Need a trap?

Weatherford Whiskers will loan out traps to individuals who are able to do their own trapping. There is no charge for the traps but we do ask for a credit card deposit and ID in case the traps are not returned.