Adopting a policy of Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) in areas where extensive numbers of feral cats are an issue.

Studies have proven that trap-neuter-release is the single most successful method of stabilizing and maintaining healthy feral cat colonies with the least possible cost to local governments and residents, while providing the best life for the animals themselves. Spaying/neutering homeless cats:

Stabilizes the population at manageable levels.

Helps eliminate annoying behaviors associated with mating, including reducing and eventually eliminating large numbers of feral, helpless kittens.

Is humane to the animals and fosters compassion in the neighborhoods.

Is more effective and less costly than repeated attempts at extermination: costs for repeatedly trapping and killing feral colonies are far higher than promoting stable, non-breeding colonies in the same location. Vacated areas are soon filled by other cats, who start the breeding process over again.

Over time, an overall reduction in the feral population is accomplished, in a far more humane manner.