Spay/Neuter

What Is Spay/Neuter?

Spay/Neuter, also known as fixing or altering, removes the reproductive organs to prevent them from mating with other cats. This procedure is done by veterinarians. All Action for Animals cats are spay/neutered.

Why Should I Spay/Neuter My Pet?

A spay/neutered cat lives a happier life with fewer potential health and behavioral problems. Just as important, spay/neuter humanely helps to reduce the population of homeless cats.

Where to Spay/Neuter?

Find a veterinarian that will spay/neuter your pet at a reasonable cost. If you need financial assistance, contact Pet Friendly Services of Indiana. Another resource: Low Cost Spay Neuter.

Trap-Neuter-Return

What Is TNR?

TNR is an effective method to control the homeless cat population. Animal shelters have adopted a low/no kill policy. This puts responsibility squarely on residents to get owned and community animals spay/neutered. By humanely trapping cats in their territory, taking them in for spay/neuter surgery (with an ear tip), recovering them, and returning them to their territory, we help reduce the homeless cat population. Join us in our Trap-Neuter-Return mission today. If you have any questions, contact us through email or Facebook.

Frequently asked questions: Trap-neuter-return

Does TNR hurt the cats?

What is the harm in leaving cats unneutered?

What is the benefit of TNR?

No, TNR is a non-lethal way to manage feral cat populations. The cats are safely captured, neutered, and then returned back to the location that they were picked up from.

What is the benefit of TNR?

What is the harm in leaving cats unneutered?

What is the benefit of TNR?

TNR limits the population of homeless cats by preventing them from going through the stresses of mating and pregnancy.

What is the harm in leaving cats unneutered?

There is already a large homeless/feral cat population around Muncie. Without TNR, cat colonies continue to grow to a level that is difficult for our city to handle. Cats that are not spay/neutered are also more violent towards people and other animals.