Trap-Neuter-Return: Join Our Efforts at Rescue330

Rescue330 is dedicated to our community cat program, specifically supporting the community cats of Northeast Ohio, with a primary focus on Summit County. Thanks to a grant from the Rosalie and Cecil Smith Fund through the Akron Community Foundation, we were able to launch a program dedicated to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). This program aims to help our neighbors reduce the outdoor cat population humanely and enhance the welfare of these animals. Funds generated through Acme Fresh Market's Community Cash Back program and donations from community members enable us to sustain this important work. By collaborating with local residents, we strive to control overpopulation, prevent unnecessary suffering, and create safer, healthier environments for both cats and the communities they inhabit.

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a humane and effective approach to managing community cat populations, and it is an essential part of any community cat program. 

Trap – Cats are safely trapped in their outdoor environment. 

Neuter – Each cat is spayed or neutered through this program to prevent unwanted litters. 

Return – Cats are returned to their original outdoor home. 

TNR has been proven to reduce nuisance behaviors such as spraying, fighting, and excessive noise, while also preventing new litters of kittens. Within just a few months of implementing TNR, communities often see a noticeable decrease in these issues, making this method effective for Northeast Ohio cat rescue efforts. 

Altered cats also tend to stay closer to their established food sources, limiting their interactions with the public and keeping them safer in their familiar colonies or backyards.

Community cats, often referred to as feral, stray, or neighborhood cats, typically live outdoors where food and shelter are readily available. They may gather near dumpsters, behind businesses, or in residential areas. These independent cats are not usually suited for indoor life. 

When left unaltered, community cats continue to reproduce, leading to overpopulation and increased conflicts. A community cat program, such as a spay neuter program, is the most humane and effective way to stabilize and care for these outdoor cat populations in areas like Northeast Ohio. 

Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) gives these beautiful, independent cats the chance to live healthy, stable lives while significantly reducing the number of kittens born on the streets and helping communities coexist peacefully with their feline neighbors.

Our community cat program is primarily focused on Summit County. We collaborate closely with you to determine the best trapping location based on where the cats are feeding. Ready to get started? Complete our request form to participate in our spay neuter program. We typically have a wait-list and will contact you as soon as we are able.