Kittens do not magically appear out of nowhere. Every kitten has a story, and that story generally leads us to a colony of cats. Most kittens are born to community or feral cats who have lived their entire lives outside and are weary of human interaction. Studies have shown that the best and most effective way to reduce the number of orphaned, sick and neonatal kittens entering rescues and shelters is through Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programs.