No, the hip is out of socket and will not go back. He is in a lot of pain and leg amputation wouldn't be an option. It's a very tough call since this is not a domesticated cat. There is a lot of money involved here (which we're not rolling in especially after Hazel) and no guarantee he will tame or heal properly if released. Ughhh I hate this kind of stuff!
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a full management plan in which stray and feral cats already living outdoors in cities, towns, and rural areas are humanely trapped, then evaluated, vaccinated, and sterilized by veterinarians. Kittens and tame cats are adopted into good homes. Healthy adult cats too wild to be adopted are returned to their familiar habitat under the lifelong care of volunteers
There is one option that is not listed .... is it even a possibility to just release him back like he is? Is he in terrible pain? I know cats are very tough and often seem to "heal" themselves. In the wild, they manage will all sorts of things and overcome them. As long as you know he is healthy .... not spreading disease or making kittens, then maybe just leave the hip alone?
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