TNR
What is TNR?
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), the humane approach to addressing community cat populations, works. It saves cats’ lives and is effective. TNR improves the lives of cats, addresses community concerns, reduces complaints about cats, and stops the breeding cycle. TNR improves the co-existence between outdoor cats and humans in our shared environment. This is why so many cities are adopting it.
Scientific studies and communities with TNR programs are proof that TNR reduces and stabilizes populations of community cats. Alley Cat Allies was formed in 1990 to bring TNRwhich was already successful in the UKto the U.S. We launched a national movement with our educational materials, regional workshops, mobilization of advocates, and re-writing of laws. As a result of this hard work, TNR has become mainstream.
For cats and for communities: TNR works.
The Iowa Humane Alliance provides low cost spay/neuter for community cats through their I-TRAP program.
I-TRAP Services
Community cats are eligible for special pricing at the Iowa Humane Alliance Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic. Their Community Cat package includes spay or neuter surgery, a rabies vaccination and an ear tip (required) for only $35. A distemper/upper respiratory combo vaccination (FVRCP) can be added for $10.
They also have a Last Litter package option for female cats and their entire litter of kittens.