Feral Cat Trap-Neuter-Return Program

Humanely Reducing the Feral Cat Population

The Farmers Branch Animal Services Department (FBAS) is pleased to offer our Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) program for feral cats in our community. Citizens of Farmers Branch can rent a trap at no cost to trap feral neighborhood cats. Trapping the cats, vaccinating and sterilizing them, and returning them to the community reduce the feral cat population over time. It also reduces incidents of rabies and euthanasia. The feral cats that remain in the community help decrease the rodent population and the diseases they bring. 

If you are aware of feral cats in your area, we welcome your participation in the TNR program. Please call the shelter at 972-929-8770 if you have any questions.

New Guidelines March 1, 2023 

  • You must be a resident of Farmers Branch to participate. See FAQs below for details
  • The TNR program is free for residents
  • Veterinary services are available only on select days for TNR, please CALL to confirm vet services will be available.
  • If we receive a cat trapped on a surgery morning by noon, it will be accepted for surgery the same day
  • TNR candidates must arrive in a trap. Cats not presented in a trap will be declined for surgery for the safety of the cat and our staff

What the TNR Program Includesa file

  • Surgical sterilization: open castration for males and ovariohysterectomy for females
  • Ear tipping – if you refuse the ear tip, the cat does not qualify for our program
  • A rabies vaccine and an FVRCP vaccine.
  • A pain control shot that lasts three days.

What the TNR Program Does Not Include

  • Flea prevention
  • Microchipping - microchipping is available through the adoption center and costs $15 per chip