A recognized animal protection agency should organize and oversee a TTVAR-M method of feral cat population control.

 

ONE:
Feral cats should be humanely trapped. Cats should be vaccinated for feline disease, including rabies and spayed/neutered. After recovery, feral cats should be returned to the colony, at the original location. Surgeries and treatments (including inoculations) must be administered by a consultant veterinarian(s).

TWO:
At the time of the sterilization, Colony caregivers should consider requesting the veterinarian to draw a blood sample from some colony members, for the purpose of monitoring any zoonotic disease that might affect the colony or caregiver.

THREe:
Colonies should not be located near endangered species.

FOUR:
Colonies can only be allowed with written permission from the landowner.

FIVE:
A caregiver and alternate caregiver must agree to take responsibility for the colonies. Ideally, the landowner should take responsibility for their colony. In all cases, caregivers must be trained and certified in humane trapping, recognition of symptoms of feline diseases, principles of feral cat care and maintenance, and policies/guidelines regarding TTVAR-M Feral Cat Colony Control.

SIX:
The organization should monitor caregivers and audit colonies on a regular basis. It is suggested that inventories and detailed records should be kept regarding each colony, and include identification characteristics (including numbers) for cats, medical records, and pertinent history regarding trapping, deaths, and vaccination dates.

SEVEN:
Newcomers to the colony, cats that are losing fear of humans, and kittens should be removed from the colony. A size "cap" should be determined for the colony. While the colony will decrease in size due to attrition, it may be possible that at some point the cats may feel it necessary to allow the addition of a newcomer, or young neutered male. While, the maximum size of a colony will be unique to the environment, under no circumstances should the colony be allowed to grow for any other reason.

EIGHT:
Discreet shelters should be provided for each colony. Diet should be arranged after consultation with a veterinarian(s). Food should be removed before nightfall, in order to prevent attraction by wildlife. Water should be provided in areas lacking a natural and safe supply.

NINE:
In no instance should cats be trapped and released to other locations without the permission of both landowners. Relocation of non-socialized cats to other locations should only occur if absolutely necessary.

TEN:
In order to discourage abandonment, information regarding locations of colonies should not be released to the public.