Trap, Neuter, Return in Scott County

What is TNR?

TNR means Trap-Neuter-Return, which means altering, vaccinating, ear-tipping, and returning healthy community cats to the areas where they've already been living and thriving - therefore preventing more generations or other species from moving in. This is a safe, humane and effective way to allow the current cats to live healthy lives while reducing the feral cat population in our area.

TNR ends reproduction, stabilizes colony populations and improves cats’ lives. Studies show that when cats no longer feel the need to exhibit behaviors associated with mating, they live longer and healthier lives.

This is a service that we provide to residents of Scott County, and welcome anyone interested in learning more to call Liz at 563.388.6655.

"This research confirms that high-intensity TNR is the most effective, humane way to stabilize a population of community cats and, over time, reduce them.” - Margaret Slater, DVM, PhD, ASPCA Senior Director of Research

Scheduling TNR + Trap Rental

Please call us at (563) 388-6655 option 1 to schedule your TNR appointment. A $45 cash deposit is required to rent a trap, which will be fully refunded when the trap is returned to HSSC.

TNR Funding

This service is not funded by the cities we serve, and any donations towards our efforts to reduce the feral cat population are greatly appreciated. A donation of just $60 covers the entire surgery costs, but any donation helps! If you need to utilize the TNR services but cannot pay $60, any donation over $10 you can make helps us continue to provide this important service to the community.

Trap, Neuter, Return in Scott County

What is TNR?

Scheduling TNR + Trap Rental

TNR Funding

Next TNR Date: Monday, July 28th