Notice:
Community Cat TNR services will not be available on the following days:
Thursday, December 7
Tuesday, December 12
Monday, December 25
Tuesday, December 26
Monday, January 1st

If you do not have access to a humane trap, call us at (864) 467-3951 to set up an appointment to rent a humane live trap.

We will spay or neuter community (free roaming) cats at no cost to citizens of Greenville County. As part of the Community Cats program, cats will be vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and ear-tipped (the humane, universal symbol of a sterilized cat). Then you will return the cat to the location or vicinity of origin.

To find out more about our community cat diversion program, call our info line at 864.467.3981.

Community Cats are accepted for surgery with curbside check-in Monday - Thursday starting at 8am, on a first come, first serve basis. A clinic employee or volunteer will meet you outside. If you require further assistance, call our clinic at 864-467-7729.

Cats must be brought in a humane cat trap in order to participate in the Community Cat Diversion program. One cat per trap. Limit 2 cats per household per day. There are a limited number of surgeries available per day on a first come, first served basis.

Note: Please be sure you’re using humane cat traps when you bring in cats. Rodent traps look similar but are much smaller and not suitable for use with cats.

 

 

Our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in Greenville County is driven by our commitment to compassionate and sustainable feline population management. TNR is a humane and effective approach that not only improves the lives of community cats but also helps reduce their numbers over time. By spaying or neutering these cats, providing essential vaccinations, and marking them with an ear-tip to signify their sterilization, we can prevent the cycle of endless litters, minimizing the strain on our community and decreasing the number of cats entering shelters. Make a difference in the lives of outdoor community cats in Greenville County by getting them spayed and neutered, ear-tipped, and vaccinated.

Community Cat TNR is FREE for Greenville County residents only. The outdoor cat must also be living in Greenville County to qualify. Please be aware that there is a limited number of community cats accepted each day, following a first-come, first-served basis. We do not accept appointments for outdoor community cats. Due to high demand, we no longer offer TNR services for people/cats outside of Greenville County. Click here for a list of low-cost spay/neuter programs in the surrounding areas.

• We accept outdoor community cats for TNR services Mondays – Thursdays on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a daily limit of 2 cats per household.
• We begin check-in starting at 8:00am and continue until we reach our daily limit. We highly recommend arriving before 8:00am as TNR is a high-demand community service.
• We require community cats to arrive in a humane live trap. One cat per trap.
• For safety and efficiency, we do not allow cats in the lobby while waiting for check-in to begin. Instead, trapped cats and their caretakers will remain outdoors in the curb-service line. Please come prepared for inclement weather for you and the community cat(s) while you wait.
• Check-in can take 30 minutes or more once it begins. Please plan your day accordingly.
• We will ensure that community cats are given core vaccinations if needed, spayed or neutered, and ear-tipped plus a small tattoo near the incision, which is the humane, universal symbol of a sterilized cat.
• Once the process is complete and you pick up the community cat, you will return to its original location or vicinity to live outdoors.
• Do not relocate community cats to other neighborhoods! This creates a vacuum effect that will cause any remaining cats to reproduce at higher rates in your neighborhood.
• Learn More About The Vacuum Effect

Cats must be brought in a humane cat trap to participate in the Community Cat TNR program, with one cat per trap and a limit of two cats per household per day. A crucial note: Ensure that you use humane cat traps when bringing in cats, as rodent traps may look similar but are much smaller and not suitable for use with cats. If you don't have access to a humane trap, we're here to help. Call or text (864) 467-3951 to learn more about how to rent a humane live trap or where to purchase one for yourself.