Identification of Animals after Neutering
How will you know which animals have been neutered after you have put them back? And how will the local authorities know that they are part of a control programme?
Pregnant Cats and Kittens
How late in pregnancy is it safe to spay a cat?
Dog Handling Equipment
To catch a dog that is not aggressive or nervous about being handled around it’s neck, snares and slip-leads can be used.
Disease
Neutered cats are less likely to be exposed to and spread Feline Leukaemia (FeLV) and Feline AIDS (FIV).
Cat Handling Equipment
It can be dangerous to handle frightened, aggressive or feral cats, and for a neutering programme to be successful, it is essential to have specialised equipment.
Feral Cat TNR
The more equipment you have, the faster you will be able to control the population of cats in the selected area.
Euthanasia
You need to have a discussion about euthanasia at the start of your programme, because it is an emotive issue and can cause great disagreement.
Special Considerations in Feral Cats
Everything needs to be done at the same time: surgery, ear-tipping and treatment of any additional disease, dentistry problems and/or wounds.
Useful Links
Our friends in the animal welfare sector also share their expertise.
TNR and CNR
The more equipment you have, the faster you will be able to control the population of cats in the selected area.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Advice
SNIP International was founded in 1996, and ever since, we have accumulated our knowledge base on animal welfare and on TNR. The small but dedicated team of SNIPi volunteer trustees are all experts in their fields, willing to transmit their knowledge for the benefit of animals.
We have gathered a lot of practical advice in our FAQ section, with links to sources of further information. If needed, you can contact us for non-urgent advice, and the SNIPi team members will reply to you within their possibilities (time constraints).
Connections
Having worked with animal welfare groups all over the world for a long time, we know many of them. Please check FAQ / Useful links and if necessary, contact us by email.
TNR Grants
Between 1996 and 2024, SNIP International distributed over 2,300 pieces of equipment to 96 countries, benefiting 681 animal welfare groups worldwide.
SNIP International is no longer donating equipment but is now giving out monetary grants to animal welfare organisations to help them in their TNR efforts outside the United Kingdom. Animal welfare organisations can apply for grants worth £ 2,000 each. The next application deadline is 30 September 2025.
For more information, please visit our grant page