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TNVR Assistance & Managed Feral Cat Colonies

At Spay Neuter Kingston Initiative (SNKI), all requests for assistance are carefully reviewed by our committee. SNKI is a small, dedicated team of volunteers—all of whom work full-time jobs—operating solely through donations and fundraising efforts. Our ability to provide support depends on several factors, including time, location, circumstances, and available resources (i.e. foster homes and funds). While we are actively working to stabilize our existing colonies, we welcome inquiries about TNVR (Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return) assistance.

About Our TNVR Program

All colonies enrolled in SNKI’s TNVR Program become managed feral cat colonies, with the ultimate goal of stabilizing the population through spaying and neutering. A managed colony has a dedicated colony caretaker to oversee and care for the colony.

To be eligible, colony caretakers must:
✅ Commit to providing food, shelter, and ongoing care for the colony throughout its lifetime
✅ Be willing to trap, transport to appointments and provide a safe recovery space after procedures
✅ Provide a foster space for friendly cats/kittens, if there are no available foster homes
✅ Ensure any new arrivals are also spayed or neutered

Important Considerations:
🔹 SNKI does not have a local vet for spay/neuter procedures. Accepted participants must be willing to transport cats to Brockville or Trenton.
🔹 A SNKI representative may conduct an on-site visit to assess the colony and its location.
🔹 All cats spayed/neutered through our program will be ear-tipped for identification.

We accept new colonies on a case-by-case basis. If you are committed to stopping the cycle of rWe consider new feral cat colonies for assistance on a case-by-case basis. If you are dedicated to ending the cycle of reproduction in a colony, please complete the application below. Our committee will review your request and assess whether we can offer support. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee assistance, as our ability to help depends on factors such as timing, location, circumstances, and available resources.

Name *

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State / Province / Region

Postal Code

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COLONY INFORMATION

This section covers general information about your colony.

Choose a name for your colony. The use of pseudonyms is permitted in order to ensure confidentiality of the exact location of your colony. *

Indicate the location of the colony *

Enter the street address of your colony (if different than your home address)

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City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Describe your colony environment: *

Enter the total number of cats believed to be in the colony: *

Do you know approximately how many males and females are in the colony? *

Have any cats been spayed or neutered? *

TNVR PROGRAM AGREEMENTS

This section covers how our TNVR program works and the conditions in which you as the colony caretaker agree to in order to be accepted into our TNVR program. PLEASE READ ALL QUESTIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS.

I understand and agree that as a colony caretaker I will feed the cats daily, provide fresh water and be sure they have access to shelter. I will allow the cat(s) to live out their life in my colony. *

Being a colony caretaker involves a daily commitment. If you are away from the colony, it would be your responsibility to arrange for a trusted friend or family to provide food and water during this time.

I understand and agree that as the colony caretaker, I will trap cat(s) prior to the appointment and will be responsible for transporting the cat(s) to and from the spay/neuter procedure *

The transportation is completed by the colony caretaker or designated trusted friend or family member for assistance, should you require it. This would be up to the caretaker to arrange.

I understand and agree that the spay/neuter procedure will be scheduled at Lanark Leeds & Grenville Spay Neuter Clinic in Brockville, ON (or Trenton should this location be closer to you). *

Appointments are scheduled Monday to Friday. Drop off is early AM based on gender and pick up late afternoon. This information is provided, once scheduled. SNKI will work with you to schedule appointments based on availability. There are limited appointments available so prompt responses allows for a smooth process.

I understand and agree that the cat(s) will be transported in a cat carrier and will adhere to the drop-off/pick-up schedule as per clinic instructions *

We recommend that the cat carrier has a towel or blanket inside, is also covered with a towel while transporting and to only carry the carrier from the bottom (to avoid it breaking during transport).

I understand and agree that the cat(s) will be "ear-tipped" during the procedure *

Ear-tipping involves surgically removing a small portion of one of a cat’s ears while the cat is under anesthesia for spay/neuter surgery. It is the universally accepted way to signify that the cat has been spayed or neutered.

I understand and agree that the cat(s) will be provided a safe indoor recovery space (i.e. crate) and I will monitor post-op state and communicate to SNKI if there are concerns. *

A crate in a sheltered space must be provided for the recovery period before releasing the cat back into the colony.

I understand that SNKI will cover the medical costs associated with the spay/neuter procedure. *

SNKI is a charitable organization and we rely 100% on donations to be successful. At any time, we are always thankful for donations to keep our programs running. Donations can easily be sent by e-transfer to [email protected] (put in the comments: donation). Donations over $25 receive a tax receipt. Other methods to donate can be found at snki.org

I understand that SNKI may need to visit my colony. *

At our discretion, SNKI may need to visit your colony. This could be for viewing the set up, assisting or providing instruction/tips on trapping, assessing potentially friendly/adoptable cats, etc. This would be at an agreeable time for all parties, should it be needed.

I understand and agree to send the name and photos of the colony cat(s). *

We require photos for our records but also use these for social media to inform the public of the work we do. When posting on social media we do not provide locations for the safety of your colony. The more photos (or videos) the better! This can be done by email, text, or Facebook messenger.

I understand and agree that should there be a litter of kittens at my colony, I may be required to foster (provide a small room or crate) for the kittens and nursing mother*, until a foster home is found. *

SNKI is a small group and we have limited foster homes available. We will try our best to find a foster home for any kittens, but due to these limited resources you may be required to foster for an undetermined amount of time until placement is found. This would involve having the kittens indoors along with the nursing mother, sending photos, and actively working on socializing by interacting with them. We can provide guidance should this occur. *Nursing mothers are temporarily fostered until kittens are weaned. Once done nursing, the mother is spayed and released (after recovery) back to your colony.

I understand and agree that I will actively be trapping until the colony is stabilized. Once stabilized, if a newcomer arrives, I will communicate with SNKI to schedule a spay/neuter. *

A stabilized colony is the ultimate goal. This takes dedication by the caretaker to prevent further litters at the colony. We will work with you for timelines but the stabilization should occur as quick as possible.

I understand and agree that should a medical concern come up with a colony cat, at any time, I will contact SNKI for advisement. *

SNKI covers the costs for spay/neuters, we do not provide ongoing medical care for colony cats; should any medical concerns surface, you would contact us and we would discuss options and assess on a case by case basis.

COLONY RESOURCES

This section goes over your available resources and options to have assistance to borrow equipment.

What physical resources do you have? Check all that apply. *

Traps
Carriers
Recovery cages (dog crates)

Do you need to borrow traps, carriers, or recovery cages? *

Does your colony have shelters? *

Is there any assistance that you specifically require with your colony? THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE. We will help if we are able, the purpose is to gather numbers at this point in time. *

Help with feeding?
Help with building of feeding stations?
Help with building of winter shelters?
Help with food supply?

We do offer food donations for pick up, when available. You can always contact us if you are in need of food support and we can help when possible.

Where did you hear about Spay Neuter Kingston Initiative?

Family, friend or colleague
Radio / TV
Social Media
Other

Feedback and comments

Applicant Statement: *

I agree that all answers have not been falsified and are true to the best of my knowledge.

FALSIFIED INFORMATION WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION. SNKI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY APPLICANT.
I acknowledge that all statements made in this application are true and are made for the purposes of my application to be accepted into the TNVR program. I understand that a representative from Spay Neuter Kingston Initiative may visit my colony and/or residence for a home inspection before my application is approved.

Applicant Signature (type your name): *

The present application form is signed today under the rule of the present laws and regulations. *

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