07-19-2013, 10:17 AM
"I can not endorse any program where the animals are left in place." ----- I could say the same about Republicans.
But your information is flawed. I have a feeling my neighbor, a retired Veterinarian who is still doing TNR, knows a little bit more about the subject than you do seeing as how he has been doing it for over 50 years. He HAS seen results in several areas he has lived and worked in including Puna, so have many organizations across the nation. In fact EVERY study done since 1991 shows that TNR is much more effective than Trap and Kill, the old method.
Just a few that agree with TNR:
Zaunbrecher, K., Smith, R., "Neutering of Feral Cats as an Alternative to Eradication Programs". Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA), Vol.203, No.3, August 1, 1993:449-452.
Jochle, W., Jochle, M., "Reproduction in a feral cat population and its control with a prolactin inhibitor." 2nd International Symposium on Canine and Feline Reproduction, Belgium.
Pedersen, N., Feline Husbandry. American Veterinary Publications, 1991:3-12.
Berkeley, E.P., Maverick Cats. New England Press, 1982.
Handy, F.L., "Measuring your community's pet population, owner attitudes." Shelter Sense, Vol.16, No.5, May 1993:3-12.
Mosier, J.E., Williams, L.W., Nassar, R., "Study of feline and canine populations in the Greater Las Vegas Area." Am. J. Vet. Res., Vol.45, No.2, 1984:282-7.
Lewellen, L., Lewellen, J., "National Pet Alliance's Survey Report on Santa Clara County's Pet Population." The CFA Almanac, Jan. 1994.
Johnson, Karen, National Pet Alliance
Zaunbrecher, K.
Holton, L., Manzoor, P., "Managing and Controlling Feral Cat Populations". Veterinary Forum, March 1993.
Clifton Merritt, Editor, Animal People on AOL, Dec. 1, 1994, Pet Care-Animals and Society Board.
But your information is flawed. I have a feeling my neighbor, a retired Veterinarian who is still doing TNR, knows a little bit more about the subject than you do seeing as how he has been doing it for over 50 years. He HAS seen results in several areas he has lived and worked in including Puna, so have many organizations across the nation. In fact EVERY study done since 1991 shows that TNR is much more effective than Trap and Kill, the old method.
Just a few that agree with TNR:
Zaunbrecher, K., Smith, R., "Neutering of Feral Cats as an Alternative to Eradication Programs". Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA), Vol.203, No.3, August 1, 1993:449-452.
Jochle, W., Jochle, M., "Reproduction in a feral cat population and its control with a prolactin inhibitor." 2nd International Symposium on Canine and Feline Reproduction, Belgium.
Pedersen, N., Feline Husbandry. American Veterinary Publications, 1991:3-12.
Berkeley, E.P., Maverick Cats. New England Press, 1982.
Handy, F.L., "Measuring your community's pet population, owner attitudes." Shelter Sense, Vol.16, No.5, May 1993:3-12.
Mosier, J.E., Williams, L.W., Nassar, R., "Study of feline and canine populations in the Greater Las Vegas Area." Am. J. Vet. Res., Vol.45, No.2, 1984:282-7.
Lewellen, L., Lewellen, J., "National Pet Alliance's Survey Report on Santa Clara County's Pet Population." The CFA Almanac, Jan. 1994.
Johnson, Karen, National Pet Alliance
Zaunbrecher, K.
Holton, L., Manzoor, P., "Managing and Controlling Feral Cat Populations". Veterinary Forum, March 1993.
Clifton Merritt, Editor, Animal People on AOL, Dec. 1, 1994, Pet Care-Animals and Society Board.