"TNR" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} TNR (uncountable)
  1. Initialism of trap–neuter–return: a program designed to neuter and release feral cats (and, more rarely, dogs). Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: trap–neuter–return (extra: a program designed to neuter and release feral cats (and, more rarely, dogs)) Related terms: cat-trap

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