Community/Feral Cats & TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the humane, effective approach to managing cat overpopulation in our communities and it works when maintained properly. Through spaying or neutering, vaccinating, and returning outdoor cats to their original locations, TNR:

• Saves lives

• Reduces nuisance behaviors

• Stabilizes colony populations

• Improves coexistence between cats and the community

That’s why TNR has become the gold standard in cat population management across the U.S.

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Why TNR Matters

Scientific studies and real-world results show that TNR leads to long-term reductions in community cat populations. Organizations like Alley Cat Allies have played a major role in making TNR a mainstream, proven practice since 1990.

In a typical TNR program, cats are:

1. Humanely trapped

2. Spayed/neutered

3. Vaccinated

4. Eartipped (the universal sign of a sterilized, vaccinated outdoor cat)

5. Returned to their outdoor home

To learn more about the science and history of TNR, visit Alley Cat Allies.

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TNR Resources for Jefferson Parish Residents

We support and encourage residents to participate in TNR to help reduce cat overpopulation in our area and reduce the number of kittens brought into our parish shelter daily. Here’s how you can get started:

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Trap Loan Program

We loan traps at no cost to Jefferson Parish residents actively participating in TNR.
🔗 Trap Loan Details

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Clinics for TNR

TNR surgery is free for community cats in traps, and includes spay/neuter and vaccinations.
🔗 View Participating Clinics

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Helpful How-To

New to trapping? We recommend this video by Kitten Lady as a great starting point:
📹 Watch: How to Trap a Cat for TNR

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Community Support Group

Join the JP Community Cats Facebook Group to connect with other residents, ask questions, and share tips:
🔗 Join the Group

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Weekly Mass TNR Appointments

We also have mass weekly TNR appointments scheduled if you have multiple trapped cats at once. We find sometimes residents are unable to get appointments so we have these pre-scheduled and can usually take up to 20 cats weekly to one of our clinics. 

• Drop-off location: Jefferson Feed (Central Ave lot)

• Time: 7:00–7:45 AM (exact day varies by week – typically Tuesday or Wednesday)

• Cats are returned same day to Jefferson Feed, usually between 2–5 PM, depending on surgery volume and clinic schedule.

• Cats MUST be in a trap, with newspaper in the bottom and covered for their safety.

 

To reserve a spot, email Rachel at rachel@jeffersonspca.org to confirm availability and schedule.

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