Trap-Neuter-Release

Palengkets

For the past two decades, CARA has been implementing its Trap/Neuter/Return program in select areas in the Philippines’ urban capital to humanely address the issue of the growing population of animal strays. Last year, in an effort to expand the initiative to the grassroots level, the organization launched “PalengKets,” a similar program initiative that aims […]

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Volunteer for TNR (Trap – Neuter – Return) Projects

Is being a coordinator something that you are good at? Do you like leading an activity? In Trap – Neuter – Return, you get to coordinate with Barangays, establishments, villages on how they can control the feral cat population in their area. You will work hand-in-hand with the CARA catchers and clinic for the schedule

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A Pet Parent’s Confession: Harsh Decisions Made, Dirty Secrets Kept

Prepared for CARA Welfare Philippines by Michelle Baena Ciriacruz

    “You’re a good owner,” my friend would say. Behind the attempt to smile, the girl in the mirror could only shake her head. This isn’t a story about the sunshine-and-flowers about having pets. This is about being ignorant to the actual responsibilities of being a full parent to a pet. Unless you’re aware

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Is your community a shining example of a TNR colony?

TNR colony in Manila

This is an example of a healthy well maintained colony.  This photo was taken at the Manila Polo Club. The cats are all spayed and neutered and are fed daily by a volunteer. They keep the rodent and roach situation under control and live peacefully alongside their fellow human beings. We encourage all villages, clubs and areas

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Tell your barangay: Killing or throwing out cats is not effective to curb stray population

Trap Neuter Return Infographic

Not only is killing or throwing away cats cruel and illegal it is NOT EFFECTIVE in controlling the population of stray cats in your area. More than thirty years of documented proof shows that trap-and-kill methods have no lasting effect on reducing feral cat populations. Trap and kill is simply ineffective, expensive and cruel. If all

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3 Reasons spaying and neutering our pets is a great idea

Bea - CARA rescued cat - pet for adoption - animal welfare in the Philippines

We at CARA have been constantly drumming the need to spay or neuter our pets. Why exactly should we do it? Here are three reasons we should do it. It’s Healthy for your Pet Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives. Altering your feline friend will increase his/her life an average

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