What is a "community cat"?

A community cat is an un-owned cat living outdoors, either independently or in a colony, in a specific area.

Typically, they are not socialized (not friendly to humans) and cannot be adopted.

What are the benefits of TNR?

• Stops mating behaviors (i.e., yowling) and prevents unwanted litters of kittens.

• Reduces euthanasia of newborn kittens who were separated from mom too soon and can't be saved.

• Prevents other breeding cats from moving into an area and reproducing.

• Reduces pest/rodent populations. 

• Ensures community cats are vaccinated against rabies.

• Reduces and stabilizes the community cat population over time.

• Improves the lives of community cats and gives some of the friendly ones the chance to be adopted.

What is the general TNR process?

Trap: Humanely capture a cat with a humane trap provided to you (with a refundable deposit of $100).

Neuter (or Spay): Take the cat in the trap to a pre-arranged veterinarian to be fixed, vaccinated, and ear-tipped (the universal sign of a fixed cat).

Return: Pick the cat up after recovery, return them to their outdoor home where they were trapped, and return the trap for your deposit.

Have a community cat or colony living on your property? If you are in Upland, you are eligible to get a free voucher to fix up to two unowned community cats. Call the shelter at (909) 931-4185, Option #4, to get started.