Resources
TNR • Trap rentals • Links • Request help
Getting Started
- Find a place for TNR. It can take several weeks to get a TNR appointment, so do this as soon as possible. Check the TNR list below and follow the steps based on the cats location. Join bit.ly/bayareacats for support and advice on the best way to get appointments.
- Borrow a trap. Check out Trap Rentals or contact us for more suggestions. Trap train while waiting for your appointment, zip tie open the trap so it doesn't trap a cat, and start feeding the cat inside of the trap. This will get the cats familiar with the trap.
- Learn to trap. Read over the Trapping page for tips, and follow the steps below:
- Read over our trapping guide: bayareacats.org/guide
- Watch some trapping videos. The kitten lady offers a good trapping overview.
- Take a TNR course offered by Neighborhood Cats.
- Trap the cats. Withold food 12-36 hours before trapping. Only trap the cats the night before your appointmnet.
Not enough or feeling overwhelmed? Contact us at info@bayareacats.org.
TNR Appointments
| Shelter | City cat found in | Intake & TNR |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Animal Care Center 2750 Monterey Hwy San Jose, CA 95111 408-794-7297 |
San Jose Cupertino Milpitas Saratoga Alviso |
Intake: Pregnant, sick, or injured cats can be dropped off 7-5pm, 7 days a week. Kittens are accepted if there is capacity. TNR: For TNR appointments, email sjtnr@sanjoseca.gov and wait to be contacted. |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave Milpitas, CA 95035 408-262-2133 x108 | Sunnyvale | Intake: All Sunnyvale cats (friendly and feral) and kittens go through intake (surrender door), 7 days a week from 9-6pm. Feral cats will be released by volunteers after TNR. Depending on availability, cats may be sent through same day TNR at the medical department. No appointment is needed for Sunnyvale cats but the person dropping off must have proof of residing in Sunnyvale (e.g. license or utility bill). If you do not live in Sunnyvale, call animal control 408-730-7178 x0 for transport to HSSV. Animal control will pick up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 3pm. Contact us at 408-384-8694 if animal control can't pick up, and you need help. |
| Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority 3370 Thomas Rd Santa Clara, CA 95014 408-764-0344 |
Campbell Monte Sereno Santa Clara Mountain View Los Gatos |
Intake: Sick or injured cats are accepted without appointment, but call ahead. Friendly cats are only accepted if sick, injured, or pregnant. TNR: Use the Community Cat Spay and Neuter Form to request spay and neuter services. Learn more about their Community Cat program here. |
| Santa Clara County Animal Services 12425 Monterey Road San Martin, CA 95046 408-686-3900 | Gilroy Morgan Hill Unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County |
Intake: Injured or very sick feral or stray cats and kittens may be taken to the shelter between noon and closing time (6 PM on weekdays, 5 PM on weekends). TNR: TNR surgeries are on Tuesday and Thursday. Drop off is 8am and pick up is the same day 2:30-4pm. Appointments are first come first serve. Limit of one cat per person per day, and no two cats can come from the same address on the same day. The person dropping off must reside in their jurisdiction. |
| Pets In Need 3281 E Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-496-5971 | Palo Alto Los Altos Los Altos Hills |
TNR: Email pa-medical@petsinneed.org to schedule an appointment for TNR. They have a feral cat package for $50 per cat which includes spay/neuter, rabies, and microchip. |
| Peninsula Humane Society 12 Airport Blvd San Mateo, CA 94401 650-340-7022 x679 |
San Mateo County | TNR: Peninsula Humane Society has a street cat package for $50/cat (vaccines, FIV/FeLV test, spay/neuter, microchip). Limited to residents in San Mateo County. |
Renting traps
Bay Area Cats lends traps in Santa Clara County using this form. Both SVACA in Santa Clara and SJACC in San Jose have a trap rental program for cats in their jurisdiction. For SVACA, call dispatch to inquire about trap rentals. For SJACC, walk into the main lobby to ask.
- The Dancing Cat • info@thedancingcat.org
- 13th Street Cat Rescue • 408-566-3637 • info@13thstcats.org
- Cat Resource Center • (408) 335-4357 • admin@catcenter.org
- Homeless Cat Network • info@homelesscatnetwork.com
Links
Request help
Submit a TNR RequestUse this form to submit a TNR request for Sunnyvale cats. Provide as much detail as possible, and get the contact information of the person feeding the cats before submitting the form.