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TNVR Program – Merced SPCA
Merced SPCA has volunteer colony caretakers and feeders who provide ongoing care for over 60+ stray cat colonies in Merced. They monitor, feed, and love these community cats, ensuring their health and wellbeing.
Important: This program is only for stray community cats. If you need your pet spayed or neutered, please sign up for our low-cost clinic through our website.
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What Happens in TNVR?
Our Merced SPCA FREE TNVR Program ensures that every community cat is happy, healthy, and safe! Every cat that goes through TNVR receives:
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Combo testing for common feline diseases.
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Spay or neuter surgery to prevent unwanted litters.
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All vaccinations, including FELV.
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Microchipping and documentation with a photo to ensure each cat’s safety.
Why TNVR Matters
TNVR is humane, kind and successful! Benefits include:
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Controlling overpopulation of stray cats.
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Reducing the spread of disease.
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Improving the quality of life for community cats.
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Reducing nuisance behaviors like fighting, yowling, and marking.
By participating in TNVR, you’re helping the cats and your community.
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Tips and Best Practices
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Never release kittens under 8 weeks without vet guidance.
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Handle cats gently to reduce stress and injury.
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Mark sterilized cats with ear-tipping or other humane methods for easy identification.
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Keep cats monitored after release for health issues or complications.
Support Our TNVR Program
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Merced SPCA’s TNVR program is 100% funded by donations. Your support helps us:
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Provide surgeries and vaccinations.
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Supply traps and resources for caretakers.
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Educate the community about humane cat care.
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Email us to begin TNVR.
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Identify cats for TNVR: Healthy, stray cats in your community.
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Determine appointment location:
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Merced SPCA (trappers/colony caretakers - stray cats only)
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Turlock vet (public, stray cats only)
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Trap cats safely using humane methods.
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Bring cats to their appointment for spay/neuter, testing, vaccinations, and microchipping.
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Return cats to their original location after recovery.
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Ongoing care: Monitor, feed, and provide shelter to support healthy colonies.
Steps
How to Participate
To get started, email us. Our team will guide you through the process and help determine the best time & day for your TNVR appointment.
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Merced SPCA appointments: For volunteer trappers and colony caretakers managing multiple cats.
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Turlock veterinary appointments: For members of the public with stray cats (public TNVR services).
Reminder: TNVR is only for community cats. Pet cats must be handled through our low-cost spay/neuter clinic.