Why is the program only available by appointment during the winter months? However, from November 20 through January 31 the program is available by appointment only.

The cats are then returned to where they were picked up or trapped. Ideally, they should be in the Shelter no longer than 48 hours – enough time to do a health assessment, vaccinate them, and get them fixed. It is not only the most humane method of preventing cats from entering the shelter system it’s the most effective.Ĭommunity Cats are trapped and brought to the shelter. Trap/neuter/return (TNR) programs involve trapping, neutering/vaccinating, and returning community cats to their original outdoor locations. What is the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) Program? The best way to do this is through the Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) Program. The Community Cat program aims to achieve these goals while helping the maintain a No-Kill status among the shelter population. The purpose of the community cat program for West Valley City/Taylorsville Animal Services is to reduce the breeding and over population of community cats while addressing complaints and concerns from our residents.

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