TRAP- NEUTER/SPAY- RETURN

TNR Services on Hold

Due to our shelter currently being far over capacity, we’ve had to temporarily suspend our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services. Our team is focusing on caring for the many animals already in our care. We understand the importance of TNR and will share updates as soon as we’re able to resume the program.

Thank you for your understanding.

Spots are limited to ONE cat per location per surgery day. Surgery days are Tuesdays and Thursdays with a drop off time of 9:00am. 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, Lemon Grove and Imperial Beach. This service is no cost to residents. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Open to known community cats 
• TNR cats must come in a covered humane 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
• Surgeries are on Tuesdays and Thursdays; please drop off at 9am 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

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