TNR Mecosta

09/02/2026

Wiener Wednesday begins 5:00pm at the iconic Sawmill Saloon, 1003 Maple, Big Rapids. $2 (cash please) gets you a freshly flame-roasted hotdog. Add an ice cold beverage and some live music starting at 7:00pm for a perfect end of summer night out.

09/01/2026

It’s not too late in the day for a sun-kissed strawberry lemonade 🍋 🍓 or try one of their pumpkin caramelicious muffins. They’re open until 8:00

Grab your morning coffee and breakfast at Scooters today and support TNR Mecosta. Pumpkin season is upon us and they have their limited time pumpkin and maple drinks available. Their cinnamon rolls and omelet bites are delicious, but don’t take our word for it, give them a try!

09/01/2026

Grab your morning coffee and breakfast at Scooters today and support TNR Mecosta. Pumpkin season is upon us and they have their limited time pumpkin and maple drinks available. Their cinnamon rolls and omelet bites are delicious, but don’t take our word for it, give them a try!

08/31/2026

Seven more cats; six female and one male, were TNR with the help of Stone Hill Veterinary Clinic. That’s dozens of kittens not being added to this colony next year. The supervising FPI (Floofy Poodle Investigator) barked a lot of orders, but was a very good girl. (the dog was NOT left in the car unattended)

08/30/2026

We get criticism for return and release with regards to cats “decimating” wildlife. This study shows that colony cats post TNR receiving food from their guardians do not seek wildlife as a main food source. And yes, the study is a bit boring to read so feel free to skip to the conclusion

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/21/3204?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUBSNpwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNcYNrUX0jQwQHgxv7K4b7gMs5TTrmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4tnUvl7nA9xT916woDqjxSHvw4f6yEMqh56rJKycJJCk2qRfC3O8IyoQ3Q5Q_aem_pPv3bgkTqyI3ousLK-lGwg

Free-roaming domestic cats (Felis catus) present a major management challenge for animal welfare and biodiversity conservation. Trap-neuter-return (TNR) programs, which include sterilization and return of cats, are increasingly adopted to manage cat populations, often alongside routine food provisio...