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.
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