TRAP- NEUTER/SPAY- RETURN

The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility is reopening its Community Cat Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program every WEDNESDAY from January 7 through February 18, 2026. 

Advance sign-up is required. Walk-ins for surgery are not accepted.

You may sign up in one of the following ways:
• Email: animalcare@chulavistaca.gov
• In person during business hours to be added to the surgery list. 130 Beyer Way, Chula Vista CA 91911; Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm (closed daily 12-1pm)

Maximum of 3 cats per person, per property
Limits are in place to help as many community cats as possible.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to known community cats 
• TNR cats must come in a covered humane FERAL CAT trap; traps can be rented at the Animal Care Facility (130 Beyer Way Chula Vista CA 91911). A cash deposit of $60-$100 (depending on the number of traps rented) is required; your deposit is returned to you when the traps are returned in working condition
• Be a current resident of Chula Vista (91910-91915), National City (91950), or Lemon Grove (91945).
  • Provide a valid state-issued ID
  • Provide proof of residency (recent bill showing name and address)
• Surgeries are on Wednesdays; please drop off at 8am at the green receiving gate.
• Residents will complete a surgery consent form and agree to pick the cat up between 3:30pm and 4:30pm. 
• Cats receive vaccinations and an ear-tip to signify altered status
• Post-surgery instructions will be provided
• Cats must be returned to their home environment; they cannot be relocated.

Surgery days are every WEDNESDAY with a drop off time of 8:00am. ALL cats must be known community cats in a FERAL CAT TRAP. If you are in need of multiple surgeries please email animalcare@chulavistaca.gov for more information.

Chula Vista Animal Services offers trap-neuter-return to residents of Chula Vista, National City, and Lemon Grove. This service is no cost to residents. 

SICK/INJURED COMMUNITY CATS

Part of our Community Cat Program is offering treatment for injured or sick known community cats. Not every cat will be eligible. Eligibility is determined by staff based on the situation and available resources. While we are committed to helping, we are not always able to provide extensive treatment to each cat, but we will do what is within our means.

Eligible cats will be treated and then returned to their community, as this program is focused on supporting healthy colonies.

Cats can be brought in during business hours, and are required to be in a humane cat trap for the safety of both the cat and our staff.

please email animalcare@chulavistaca.gov for more information