Trap-Neuter-Return (how to control the feline population humanely)

Studies have proven that trap-neuter-return, then maintaining the animals in their original habitats with dedicated feeders (if they are not being sustained by their habitat already) 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
  
• Eliminates annoying behaviors associated with mating
  
• Minimizes diseases normally spread through mating and fighting
  
• 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.

For more and detailed information on TNR, and before you attempt TNR, please go to Alley Cat Allies
a national rescue group and the Authority on "how to" when it comes to stray and feral (wild) cats.

There really are proven methods for TNR; you can do more harm than good if you don't follow Alley Cat Allies guidelines.
Click here for a link to these Trap-Nueter-Return Guidelines.