Volunteers trap feral cats to promote humane solution to manage Toronto’s feral cat population

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Volunteers trap feral cats to promote humane solution to manage Toronto's feral cat populationAuthor of the article:TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A feral cat Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) blitz is being organized by the Toronto Feral Cat Coalition, whose local groups include Annex Cat Rescue, Community Cats Toronto, Animal Alliance of Canada, Toronto Street Cats, the Toronto Humane Society, Toronto Cat Rescue, and the City’s Toronto Animal Services.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountFriday, October 16th marks Feral Cat Awareness Day, and a team of skilled volunteer trappers and drivers from across the GTA will help mark the day by descending en masseon the M1L postal code area of Scarborough, on Thursday, October 15th. The area was chosen as it is known to have a high concentration of feral cats.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The goal of the blitz is to humanely trap as many feral cats as possible and spay or neuter them in order to reduce their population. The cats will then be transported to Toronto Animal Services at 821 Progress Avenue and spayed/neutered on the following day, Friday, October 16th.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againFree Spay/Neuter for Pet CatsOn Oct.13th, 14th & 15th, a mobile clinic, called the SNYP (Spay/Neuter Your Pet) truck, will be stationed in the area at Scarborough Arena Gardens, 75 Birchmount Avenue. Pet cats will be given a health check, vaccinations, microchipped and will be spayed or neutered at no cost to the owners as long as they reside in the M1L postal code area.Pet owners in the target area must pre-register for the surgery online at spayneuter@toronto.ca or by calling (416) 338-6281.It has been estimated that one female feral cat, if not spayed, can result in as many as 30,000 cats over a seven-year period. Other estimates put the number even higher. Spay/neuter operations have been proven to be the most effective and humane way of reducing the population of and improving the lives of feral cats.This Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) blitz is being organized by the Toronto Feral Cat Coalition, a group of organizations dedicated to the welfare of feral cats. Toronto member groups include the Toronto Humane Society, Toronto Animal Services, Toronto Street Cats, Animal Alliance of Canada, Community Cats Toronto, Toronto Cat Rescue, and Annex Cat Rescue.For further information please contact: Community Cats Toronto: Bill Howes - bill.howes43@gmail.com / 416 485-0175 This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.