Trap neuter return training in Massachusetts

Subject: TNR training workshops in Mass. Oct 21 & 22
Date: 9/13/2006

from Neighborhood Cats:

Humane Society University (a program of The Humane Society of the United States) is putting on two one-day TNR training workshops for caretakers and activists that will be taught by Bryan Kortis, Executive Director of Neighborhood Cats, on Sat.,Oct. 21 in Springfield, Mass., then on Sunday, Oct. 22 in Methuen, Mass.

Check out these links for all the info, including registration:

http://www.humanesocietyu.org/workshops_and_classes/TNR_Springfield_MA.html
http://www.humanesocietyu.org/workshops_and_classes/TNR_Methuen_MA.html

The morning session is an intensive caretaker training workshop centered around performing mass trappings and effective colony management. Those already experienced in these areas might still benefit from observing how to run a basic training. If you want to expand TNR efforts in your area, you'll need to get new people and residents involved (and trained). The workshop has been attended by over 1000 residents in New York City.

The afternoon session addresses specific strategies for getting TNR accepted by municipal officials, like the town or city council, dept. of health, etc. Also, how to build a TNR movement with little money and few volunteers. Registration is due by Oct. 13 and the workshop fee is $50.