Trap-Neuter -Release Program
TNR saves lives.
TNR prevents suffering.
TNR works.
Why TNR Matters
Every year, thousands of cats are born on Arizona’s streets with no safe place to go. Many suffer from malnutrition, disease, and injury. Left unaltered, just one unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce over 400,000 kittens in a matter of years.
At Arizona Fur Baby Rescue, we believe in compassionate, proactive solutions. Our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program is a humane and effective way to reduce overpopulation and improve the lives of feral and community cats.
What is TNR?
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is a widely recognized method for managing and stabilizing feral cat populations. Here's how it works:
1. Trap: Humanely trap unaltered community cats using safe, live traps.
2. Neuter/Spay: Each cat is taken to a veterinary clinic to be spayed/neutered, vaccinated (including rabies), and ear-tipped (a universal sign the cat has been fixed).
3. Return: After recovery, the cat is returned to their familiar territory—now healthier, sterile, and no longer contributing to overpopulation.
Our Impact
Arizona Fur Baby Rescue has helped hundreds of cats through our TNR efforts—even in just the short time since our non-profit was officially founded. This work is entirely community-driven and donor-funded.
Each TNR cat costs an average of $50-$100 depending on medical needs. This includes:
- Spay/neuter surgery
- Vaccinations
- Flea and parasite treatment
- Pain medication
- Ear-tipping
- Transportation and recovery care
We're not just reducing numbers—we're improving lives and preventing future suffering.
The Reality of TNR Funding
We operate without any financial support from city, county, or state programs. The work of our Trap-Neuter-Return program is sustained entirely by private contributions and the personal commitment of our founder, Reina, who continues to cover many of the costs herself. She also supports other local rescues when resources are stretched thin.
Every donation made to our TNR efforts is used exclusively for direct animal care- medical procedures, supplies, and recovery- not for salaries or administrative overhead.
If you've seen the quiet struggle of stray cats- facing untreated injuries, illness, or harsh weather- you understand why this work matters.
We focus on early, humane intervention- because preventing suffering is always better than trying to undo it later.