Amherstburg Cat Support Crew member responds to recent letter

Re: “Resident voices concerns with cat colonies around Amherstburg” by Tracy-Lynn Urquhart of Amherstburg

The main benefit of TNR is that it controls the cat population and allows colony numbers to decrease over time. Female unspayed cats can have 2-3 litters annually. Spaying even one female can prevent numerous kittens. Female kittens can begin reproducing as soon as four months old. TNR of an entire colony literally neutralizes the colony growth.

The caregiver of the colony you are having problems with is likely feeding and providing some shelter for the cats. It is evident from your concerns that this caregiver has not TNR’d all of the colony, if any at all. 

A Google search of “TNR benefits” pulls up an AI generated report that is very informative with respect to how TNR and proper colony management can reduce and even eliminate many of the problems nearby neighbours are experiencing. 

A call to our bylaw enforcement department at town hall may be advised for noncompliance. 

Often, educating a caregiver on TNR and proper colony management and accountability can bring great results. Many problems can be resolved by a TNR group providing assistance with TNRing and proper colony care and management. 

It is evident that this colony, wherever the location, has not had intervention as yet. 

The Town of Amherstburg Cat Control webpage has information regarding the TNR voucher program. Contact phone numbers for Amherstburg Cat Support Crew (TNR and Rescue) and CAT Assistance Team (TNR) are also provided. 

—Linda Squire

Amherstburg Cat Support Crew

Amherstburg Cat Support Crew member responds to recent letter