Feral Cat Live Release Rate

The Feral Cat Live Release Rate is used to calculate for feral cats only as defined below:

A domestic feline that comes in with eyes dilated; crouched in the furthest area of the kennel, trap or carrier; frozen during the day, destructive at night; enters the shelter in a trap; intact or ear-tipped; resistant to human contact; no identification; explosive activity only when touch is attempted or when cat is loose; little or no vocalization.  While a non-feral cat may enter a shelter displaying some of these points, a feral cat will generally display most of these conditions.

This data is to be computed annually as opposed to quarterly. Its purpose is to help identify progress made by groups that TNR, thereby helping to control the stray reproduction, having an impact on intake numbers in community

Resources

• Feral Release Rate Form - Download Here

For a list of definitions or to find other forms, please take a look at our "Resources" section.