Trap, Neuter and Return Assistance Program

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Registered neighborhoods can now access funding to address the overpopulation of feral cats. Chandler's Trap Neuter and Return (TNR) Assistance Program aims to reduce feral cat colonies in Chandler through education and community involvement, ultimately enhancing neighborhoods. The TNR Program empowers community leaders, encourages resident participation, and improves the quality of life in Chandler neighborhoods.

Registered neighborhoods will work directly with our Saving One Life, Animal Rescue, and Sanctuary partners.

  • Please only begin the process if your neighborhood is currently registered with the Neighborhood Registration Program, within the last 12 months.
  • The application period begins each July 1 and continues until all of that fiscal year's funds have been awarded.

Application

Under the TNR Assistance Program, the city may provide an award not to exceed $1,000 for a neighborhood to implement TNR to assist in the overpopulation of feral cat colonies. No funds shall be paid out by the city toward this activity to any applicants.

Assistance is made possible by the collaborative work of the Animal Defense League of Arizona and the City of Chandler. Therefore, all TNR activity must be handled through the Animal Defense League of Arizona and billed through their organization.

To be considered for assistance, the applicants must comply with the following application requirements:

  1. The neighborhood leader/applicant must reside in the neighborhood applying for assistance.
  2. Supporters must work with a neighborhood leader as an individual representing the neighborhood acting for and on behalf of the neighborhood applying for assistance.
  3. Applicants and supporters must notify the entire neighborhood upon approval by distributing door hangers (provided by Neighborhood Programs) and posting on the neighborhood's social media. Please include the cat colony location/s and feeding stations.
  4. The neighborhood represented by the neighborhood leader must be a Registered Neighborhood with the City of Chandler Neighborhood Programs Division.
  5. Animal Defense League of Arizona (ADLA) will be required to provide appointment dates, neighborhood name, and individuals dropping cat/s off and picking up.

Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) Assistance Program implementation to assist humanely with the overpopulation of stray and feral cats in the neighborhood for which assistance is approved.

The award is payable to the vendor for the benefit of the neighborhood group only upon completion of the TNR. The TNR must be completed within 12 months of the award date.

If you have any questions regarding the application or process, please call the Office of Neighborhood Programs at 480-782-4348. Thank you for your interest in the TNR for Feral Cats Assistance Program and in your desire to make a difference in your neighborhood and the community.