The reason I had never promoted TNRM is because I have not been in favour of trapping and I honestly don’t know how to do it!
Hence, I coined CNRM. C = Care. And this is something which I do, too. Can’t be promoting something which I don’t do, right?
However, I am well aware that CNRM is a slow process and results would be slow as well.
Seeing how our local councillor is willing to consider our CNRM proposal now, but he wants to see some results first, I’m game on introducing TNRM. T = Trap (for fast(er) results). We’re trying so hard to push for this, so results are imperative now. And how often would we be able to find a councillor who’s willing to listen and support? This councillor also told me he had trapped a naughty cat before and the cat was alright. But his mom released the cat. Kudos to his mom!
Anyway, yesterday, I went to seek some advice from our panel vet about trapping. I told him what our plans were and he said, “Knowing you, I don’t think you can bear seeing how an animal is trapped.”
Oh?
Yes, and he explained what it would be like based on what he had seen.
Apparently, there are several types of traps. And he explained them all to me. Graphic explanations, too.
Hmm….
But he agreed that to see fast results, you’d need to trap and get the job done. And you’d have to bear with that bit of suffering that the animal has to go through when trapped.
TNRM or CNRM now?
He told me how the Bali people did their project. Apparently, even the female animal is released upon waking up. No boarding is needed. The wound is internally sutured and externally sealed with Super Glue, to minimise the chances of infection.
Super Glue???
Yes, Super Glue.
Gee whizz….add that to the list of The Many Uses of Super Glue!
Meanwhile, there has been a few respondents to my invitation so far. Some are not from Subang Jaya, too. And they said they would CATCH. Nobody’s interested in trapping so far.
Well, that’s good.
CNRM. C = CATCH? Not TRAP.
Yes, why not?
If you’ve had trapping experience, do please share by leaving a comment in this posting. We need to learn from those who have done it.
Comments
13 responses to “The dilemma of doing TNRM”
I prefer your CARE. Yes, the process is slow but better than nothing as the animal will not hate you and they will trust you. If using trap, u hav set trauma at animal, animal will avoid human in future no matter how u care them. Must gain trust 1st from the animal…
Hi My Dog Lost,
My vet prefers CARE also.
Thanks.
ky
KY, difficult to catch feral dogs. We have tried – they are too smart. Trapping appears to be the only solution.
W
Hmmm, that's a tough question. I'll say at the start that I also know nothing about trapping, and yes, I'm sure it is traumatic for the animals.
On the other hand, the councils don't seem to care about humane treatment when they catch and impound animals, so which is the lesser of the two evils? If time is of the essence to capture and neuter, then trapping may save the animals from falling into the councils' hands. I don't know the answer, I'm just raising the question. 🙂
KY, I agree it's a marvelous thing that you've gotten a councilor to speak with you. Has he or she suggested that dog- and cat-catchers will leave animals with snipped ears untouched? (fingers crossed.)
My vote is for CARE..
DINA
I have a trap that I loan (rather permanently) from http://www.catwelfare.org in the boot of my car that came in useful when I came across newbie in a colony of neutered cats as there is no way a nervous frightened cat will allow you to put into a carrier. The trap is the only way. With correct technique such as quickly covering the trap, injuries which are usually abrasions on nose, and are minor and self-healing, such newbies and sometimes injured cats that need urgent vet attention can be trapped. I am grateful for the trap in my possession.
TRN is also more internationally acceptable and a google to turn out more info.
In our experience, trapping with a trap has not resulted in any permanent psychological trauma to the cats or dogs. However a cat that eluded a trap may be wary in future trapping but still with patience and waiting for a hungry moment, the failed-to-trap cat will still walk in.
If you need to tranfer cats with just one trap, be very careful as many a cat escape this way, hence not recommended unless highly experience. What some trappers here do is to create a slot on the front of a good sturdy carrier (yes, remember to invest in GOOD carriers whose doors won't give way) that allows a board to be slotted in after the cat has walked into from the trap, before closing the carrier's door.
I hope the said local councillor can instruct the dog/cat catchers to leave neutered/spayed animals alone. As practised, they should be easily identified through their marked ears.
Koo
Hi Koo and Maneki,
Nope…we're not quite "there" yet (to ask the catchers to spare the notched ear animal). What is needed now, is to get ENOUGH people in Subang Jaya to participate in CNRM, work on the education (please don't complain, we'll get them spayed-neutered). With enough people particating and fewer complaints, we have a case to present to the council. I need people from Subang Jaya to participate.
Please?
ky
Dr Chan,
Is sedating (mild) better than trapping ? It is really hard to catch the factory dogs here.
Bonding takes a lot of time n now 3 of them r pregnant. It is also because I have yet to find a safe place that I can keep them temporary after the 2 unfortunate incidents with Baby, Ice Cream n Panda.
Joanne Lim (Klang)
Hi Joanne,
Sedating has to be done under the advice of a vet so that the correct dosage is administered. I am told you would also have to monitor the sedated dog closely because it would be drowsy and won't be alert anymore (may get into accidents). It is a heavy responsiblity – to ensure the safety of a sedated animal.
Best to seek the advice of a vet on this.
kahyein
Thanks, Dr Chan. Because some of the dogs r not approachable n it would be risky for us to try to catch them. Let's see who else can suggest a good n safe way to catch/trap strays.
Either trap, care or sedate, depends on the situation. We need to act according to the situation.