Trap, Neuter, Return – TNR

Community Cat Spay/Neuter Services

Our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program addresses the needs of community cats living on the streets of Minneapolis through spay/neuter. Our program aims to reduce the suffering and overpopulation of community cats in a safe and humane way, as well as reducing the euthanasia of “unadoptable” cats in local shelters. PPR’s TNR program played an  integral part in our local shelter reaching a 90% save rate (as of 2020).

To register as a Minneapolis cat colony caregiver, and assist PPR in our TNR efforts: please complete the application below (scroll to bottom of page). PPR’s funding limits us to assist with Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, Fridley and Robbinsdale community cat colonies only.

If you live outside of these city limits, you can get TNR support at no cost: Animal Humane Society (AHS) – located in Golden Valley, Coon Rapids, and Woodbury. AHS provides spay/neuter for community cats. Contact AHS for details.

TNR Guidelines

  • The community cat colony must reside within Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, Fridley or Robbinsdale city limits.
  • You will need to monitor and oversee the trapping in the colony you apply to TNR. PPR provides hands-on training, supplies and support.
  • You will need to transport community cats to the clinic for the colony you are applying to TNR.
  •  All Minneapolis TNR ordinance guidelines must be followed to be an approved colony. (We will provide information to you)
  •  PPR will cover the spay/neuter costs, provides traps and training, & schedule surgery appts.
  •  For questions about our TNR program email PPR at Clinics@PetProjectRescue.com

Learn how to Implement TNR in Your Neighborhood:


Emergency Care

If this is a medical emergency please contact an emergency vet (612-626-8387), Animal Humane Society (952-435-7738), or Minneapolis Animal Control (311).

PPR is unable to provide emergency vet care for a wounded pet or stray animal. We do not intake animals. You can also find a list of foster-based rescued at Petfinder.com if you are able to hold an animal or contact AHS or your area animal control at the numbers above to request an emergency intake.


Information and Resources for Spay/Neuter


How Can You Help?

  • Apply to volunteer on our Trap-Neuter-Return team! We are looking for people with TNR experience to join our team!
  • Apply (below) to become a colony caregiver for community cats in your neighborhood.
  • Donate to support our TNR project, and stop the cycle of cats being born to the streets! The average cost for one community cat is $85 – covering spay/neuter and vaccines.

Caregiver Application