Helping Community Cats Through TNR
Feral cats exist in nearly every neighborhood. While opinions on them vary, one fact remains: the most effective and humane way to manage their population is through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).
TNR not only prevents overpopulation, but it also improves the lives of feral cats, reduces disease spread, and minimizes disruptive behaviors like fighting and spraying. By working together, we can help these cats live healthier, safer lives—without increasing shelter euthanasia rates.
TNR not only prevents overpopulation, but it also improves the lives of feral cats, reduces disease spread, and minimizes disruptive behaviors like fighting and spraying. By working together, we can help these cats live healthier, safer lives—without increasing shelter euthanasia rates.
Need a TNR Spot?
We accept up to five (5) community cats per day for unplanned spay/neuter surgeries. Drop-off is from 7am to 830am and is first-come, first-served.
Each household may bring one feral cat per day. If you are working with a colony & need additional spaces, please email appointments@petsaversspokane.org. We’ll do our best to help those who are actively trapping—we are in this together!
Each household may bring one feral cat per day. If you are working with a colony & need additional spaces, please email appointments@petsaversspokane.org. We’ll do our best to help those who are actively trapping—we are in this together!
Details & Requirements
$50 per cat
Includes:
Spay or neuter surgery (male/female)
Anesthesia and pain medication
Core vaccines
All pets go home the same day, no overnight stays
Drop Off:
Monday–Friday, 7:00–8:30 AM
(No appointment required)
Limit:
One (1) trapped cat per owner per day
(First come, first served, limited space)
Please Note: Cats must arrive in a secure trap or hard carrier, and an ear tip is required to indicate they have been sterilized and vaccinated.
Includes:
Spay or neuter surgery (male/female)
Anesthesia and pain medication
Core vaccines
All pets go home the same day, no overnight stays
Drop Off:
Monday–Friday, 7:00–8:30 AM
(No appointment required)
Limit:
One (1) trapped cat per owner per day
(First come, first served, limited space)
Please Note: Cats must arrive in a secure trap or hard carrier, and an ear tip is required to indicate they have been sterilized and vaccinated.
Thank you to those making an impact on cat colonies
By participating in this program, you’re directly helping to reduce the number of homeless kittens and protect existing community cats from disease and suffering.
Together, we can make a difference—one
cat at a time!
Together, we can make a difference—one
cat at a time!
What Is TNR & Why Does It Matter?
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the most effective and humane method for managing feral cat populations. This process involves safely trapping community cats, spaying or neutering them to prevent future litters, vaccinating them against disease, and returning them to their familiar territory.
TNR helps control overpopulation, reduces the spread of illness, and minimizes nuisance behaviors like fighting, spraying, and roaming.
By stabilizing colony numbers and improving the health of feral cats, TNR creates a more balanced & compassionate solution for both the animals and the communities they inhabit.
TNR helps control overpopulation, reduces the spread of illness, and minimizes nuisance behaviors like fighting, spraying, and roaming.
By stabilizing colony numbers and improving the health of feral cats, TNR creates a more balanced & compassionate solution for both the animals and the communities they inhabit.
Colony Care
Once a person leaves out food for a community cat (stray, free-roaming, feral cat), the cat views their location as a desirable place and stays. Proper management is a long term, year-round responsibility, with cats that become dependent on caregivers for the following:
Off the ground food station with cover and open sides
Water (keep in mind in winter water must be unfrozen, and certain accommodations must be made to prevent freezing)
Sturdy, off the ground, and fully covered shelter
Insulation (straw is known for being a great insulator for cold nights)
Cleaning of feeding station and bedding
Also of importance is constant monitoring and record keeping. Cat colony care hinges on tracking numbers for TNR. Note the appearance, gender, age, date of arrival, and when TNR occurred.
New arrivals to the colony should be trapped and sterilized as soon as they appear. Tame adults and kittens older than 5 weeks old can be separated from the colony, socialized and prepared for possible adoption.
Lastly, cat colony care involves providing veterinary care for sick or injured cats. This helps prevent the spread of disease and illness.
Off the ground food station with cover and open sides
Water (keep in mind in winter water must be unfrozen, and certain accommodations must be made to prevent freezing)
Sturdy, off the ground, and fully covered shelter
Insulation (straw is known for being a great insulator for cold nights)
Cleaning of feeding station and bedding
Also of importance is constant monitoring and record keeping. Cat colony care hinges on tracking numbers for TNR. Note the appearance, gender, age, date of arrival, and when TNR occurred.
New arrivals to the colony should be trapped and sterilized as soon as they appear. Tame adults and kittens older than 5 weeks old can be separated from the colony, socialized and prepared for possible adoption.
Lastly, cat colony care involves providing veterinary care for sick or injured cats. This helps prevent the spread of disease and illness.
The Power of Prevention
By spaying, neutering, and staying up to date on vaccines, you’re helping to reduce overpopulation and keep pets healthy.
420,000
The number of offspring that one unaltered cat can lead to in just 7 years
50,000
The number of offspring that one unaltered dog can lead to in just 7 years