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Trap-Neuter-Return
What is TNR?
Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County is the nation's longest-running TNR orgranization. The practice of Trap-Neuter-Return is the most safe and humane way of catching a feline that will be altered (spayed or neutered) then returned to its original location of capture without the ablity to breed and contribute to the feline overpopulation in our county.
The practice of Trap-Neuter-Return is the most safe and humane way of catching a feline that will be altered (spayed or neutered) within 24 hours. A cat should not remain in the trap longer than 24 hours so timing is key when preparing to capture the feline. Once the cat has been altered, it is returned to its original location of capture but now without the ability to breed and contribute to the overpopulation of felines in our county.
Trapping Resources
Loaner traps: we offer loaner box traps upon request. Please let our office know if you will need to borrow trap when you are booking your spay/neuter appointment. You will need to pick it up at our office and our team will give you hands-on instruction on how to set up the trap.
Buy traps: there are several local stores who sell traps and can show you how to operate them.
Click here for the list of stores.
Humane Trapping Guide: our complete, step-by-step guide to trapping cats and the procedure to follow when bringing a trapped cat to our clinic.