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TNRVA Inc is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of community cats across Greater Richmond and Hanover, Virginia, through humane Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs and advocacy. The organization coordinates community cat population management by connecting local trappers, caregivers, and rescues via a centralized, map-based resource hub.
Tnrva Inc serves Greater Richmond and Hanover, Virginia.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane method of managing community cat populations where cats are trapped, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, ear-tipped for identification, and returned outdoors. An ear tip is the surgical removal of a small portion of the left ear while under anesthesia, serving as a universal sign that a cat has been sterilized and vaccinated.
Assess the situation first; if the mother is nearby, it is often best to keep them together until you have a plan for TNR and socialization. If the kitten appears sick or alone, contact a local rescue immediately.
Yes, TNR is legal in Virginia. State law specifically excludes the return of a community cat by a TNR volunteer from the definition of 'abandonment,' though local ordinances (such as feeding rules or animal control policies) can vary by city or county.
Truly feral adult cats are often much happier living outdoors in their established territories. Attempting to force them into a domestic home can cause significant stress for the cat.
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