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Trap-Neuter-Return

Definition: Cats that are being cared for by colony caretaker brought to shelter or offsite spay/neuter clinic, spay/neutered and vaccinated and returned to the colony. TNR cats are often not taken into custody of organizations because they generally have established caretakers or colonies.

Return-to-Field/Shelter-Neuter-Return

Definition: Stray, unowned cats who are brought into the custody of the shelter, spay/neutered, vaccinated and returned to where they were found

Return in Field

Definition: Stray animal is not taken into the shelter at all, but owner is located and animal is returned to owner while the animal control officer is in the field through the scanning of a microchip, etc.

Intake Diversion

Definition: Animal is not processed as an intake due to programs in place to keep the pets with their families or return them to their home/colony.

From the Field

Definition: Animal is brought into the shelter by an animal control officer

Over the Counter

Definition: Animal is brought in by a community member

Animal Level Data

Definition: All data associated with a specific animal. 

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