Any invasive species that can do great harm must be removed.

Cats are considered to be the worst invasive species in America. They cannot care for themselves.i support getting rid of as many feral cats as possible. I urge all cat owners to keep cats inside only.

I live on a tropical island with a dwindling native bird population. Those against TNR feel the feral cats (even if fed by the cat lovers) will continue to kill the rare birds in the uplands of our island. The cats were introduced somewhat recently, the birds have been here for centuries. I am neither a cat lover or a bird lover, but I take the side of the birds on this.

What does "TNR" mean?

I speak English, not Acronym.

Geeze.... i don't have an opinion on this.

Always been against TNR, not even sure that it is kinder from the cat's point of view, especially with full ferals as it involves restraining and transporting the cat in a cage for a significant time, which must be incredibly traumatic for a fully wild animal. It also doesn't pay any heed to the animals the cat will continue to hunt and cats can be extremely cruel to their prey. I've even argued in support of my local rangers using firearms to dispatch animals rather than cart them all over the countryside to take them to a vet to be euthanaised because as far as I can see a bullet in the brain followed by one to the heart is a lot kinder than being held in a cage for over an hour so a vet can do it "humanely", as if the cat is really enjoying that extra hour of terror.

We have TNR where I live, but only in managed, community cat colonies. It has helped to significantly reduce the number of feral cats in the city.

Community cats are provided with shelter, food and water. Veterinary care is also provided, if necessary and if the cat can be trapped. In return, the cats reduce the rodent population in the city. Some of the community cats live well into their teens.

It will keep them from reproducing, but those animals will still be wandering around outside, being exposed to danger, and leading miserable lives. Honestly, I have mixed feelings on it. It solves one problem, but it leaves a whole lot of problems unaddressed.