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"The goal of the workshop," said Mr. Kortis, "is to give attendees as full an understanding of TNR as possible and allow them to go back to their communities and set up lasting, effective programs." To learn more and register for Animal Care Expo and the TNR workshop, please go to http://www.animalsheltering.org/expo/. The day-long workshop represents the latest step in Neighborhood Cats' collaboration with HSUS to promote TNR as an alternative for managing feral cat populations. Previous joint efforts have included the online colony caretaker course entitled "Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony," now available at Humane Society University, a soon-to-be released guide on establishing a community TNR program, and HSUS' sponsorship of the National Feral Cat Summit.
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workshop will present a comprehensive portrait of TNR and cover three
general areas: policy issues, setting up a community TNR program, and the
basics of the actual hands-on work. Policy issues explored will include
why TNR may be effective in managing feral populations where other methods
have failed, as well as public health and wildlife concerns. The
fundamentals of running a successful program will be addressed, such as
defining goals, building coalitions, understanding and shaping local laws,
administration, forming a strategic plan, funding and the elements needed
for performing field work and outreach. In addition, during the afternoon
session, the most important aspects of colony care, including mass
trapping, providing adequate food and shelter, and building good relations
with neighbors will be taught.