Help facilitate low cost spay and neuter for cats. SPAY/NEUTER/RETURN Resources, Programs and More October 29, 2026: Spay & Neuter Registration Link for Feral & Community Cats California Spay Low-cost spay/neuter services. Dogs only. More Info Cali Cats Rescue Cat and dog adoptions. Phone: (559) 777-9512 More Info Central Valley Spay/Neuter Low-cost spay/neuter services for Central Valley residents. More Info CCSPCA Spay/neuter and vaccine clinic. Address: 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno, CA 93706 Phone: (559) 237-1125 More Info Clovis Animal Services Address: 908 Villa Ave. Clovis, CA 93612 Phone: (559) 324-2450 More Info Foster Paws of Fresno Vouchers for spay/neuter services. Phone: (559) 492-6488 (text only) More Info Fresno Animal Center City of Fresno Shelter. Address: 5277 E. Airways Blvd., Fresno, CA 93727 Phone: (559) 621-PETS More Info Fresno TNR (your here) Low-cost spay/neuter services for community and feral cats. Phone: (559) 248-1744 More Info Friends of Madera Animal Shelter Address: 25916 Ave. 17 #D, Madera, CA 93638 Phone: (559) 363-5106 More Info Hope Animal Foundation Spay/neuter, vaccine & wellness clinic. Address: 5490 W. Spruce Ave., Fresno, CA 93722 Phone: (559) 271-0209 More Info Kirkland Foundation Low-cost spay/neuter services through CVFix. Cats only. More Info Miss Winkles Pet Adoption Center Address: 85 N. Temperance Ave., Clovis, CA 93611 Phone: (559) 324-2465 More Info Tippy Taps Cat and dog adoptions. Email: tippytapsrescue@gmail.com More Info Valley Animal Center Vaccine and wellness clinic. Address: 3934 N. Hayston Ave., Fresno, CA 93726 Phone: (559) 233-8706 More Info Westside Rescue Helping the unhoused and their pets. Email: westsiderescue@gmail.com More Info We Need Your Help! DONATE TODAY Low-cost spay/neuter comes at a cost. Donations make up the difference. Fresno TNR asks for $30 to spay or neuter a cat, including vaccinations. The procedure and vaccination alone cost us $40, before supplies and other expenses. That’s a gap of roughly $10 per cat, totaling more than $8,000 every month that donations must cover. And the cats keep coming. A $10 donation helps close the gap for one cat. $50 helps five. Whatever you can give helps turn an affordable option into another cat fixed, vaccinated, and spared another litter. Other Resources Adopt A Pet Connecting adopters with shelters, rescues, and rehomers, so more pets can find their people. More Info Cat House on the Kings Address: 7120 S. Kings River Rd., Parlier, CA 93648 Phone: 559-638-8696 More Info HALO CAFE Fresno County's Pet Food Pantry. Phone: (559) HALO-717 Email: info@halocafe.org More Info Home to Home Keeping animals out of shelters through direct home placement. More Info Petco Love Helping pets and their families thrive by offering reunification services, veterinary care, and adoptions. More Info Fresno Animal Center Resources More Info AFTERCARE RESOURCES Spay Aftercare VIEW RESOURCES Neutering Aftercare VIEW RESOURCES TNR Aftercare VIEW RESOURCES Additional Spay/Neuter Options Central Valley Spay & Neuter Fresno Humane Valley Animal Center Visalia Feral Cat Coalition Facebook Rescue Network ACT Spay/Neuter Clinic - Stockton Additional Assistance Sacramento Area http://www.sacferals.com http://www.coalition4cats.org http://www.sspca.org/feral-community-cat-program Kings County https://www.friendsofkcas.org/ https://www.facebook.com/friendsofkcas https://kingsspca.org/ Porterville Porterville Animal Services Residents Only (559) 562-5947

Upcoming events for Fresno TNR in the upcoming year. CALENDAR October 2026 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3:00 PM Feral Cat Spay and Neuter Event - October 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2026 Upcoming Events October 17 FRESNO DISCOVERY CENTER TRICKS AND TREATS 10 AM to 2 PM - $2 Admission 944 N. Winery Ave., Fresno, CA. Enjoy games, candy, local shopping and learn more about Fresno TNR. October 24 VALLEY ANIMAL CENTER - TRUNK OR TREAT 3934 N. Hayston - 2 PM to 5 PM Trunk or Treat fun, corn maze, candy, raffles, food, car show and shopping vendors. October 29 FERAL AND COMMUNITY CAT SPAY AND NEUTER EVENT 7425 N. Palm Bluffs Ave. #103 Reservations required. $30 per cat. Drop-off is October 29, 3 p.m.- 6 p.m., and pick-up is October 30, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. Now through December 4 SEE'S CANDIES FUNDRAISER - ONLINE We receive a percentage of your purchase. Not sure what to buy? Get a gift card to use or give away. Click HERE

Fresno TNR Helps facilitate spaying and neutering of community and feral cats. Cat Rescue BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR Fix Community Cats Found Kittens? Need Help Paying? Get Involved Over 27,000 Cats Spayed & Neutered Over 27,000 Cats Spayed & Neutered Over 27,000 Cats Spayed & Neutered Over 27,000 Cats Spayed & Neutered Serving Fresno Every Day Weekly Update: Cats Spayed/Neutered 48 Daily Average Mon - Fri 240 Cats This Week 7,918 2026 Year to Date 27,780 FTNR Lifetime Last updated October 9, 2026 Our Mission Our purpose is to alleviate suffering in the Feral Cat population by means of education and T.N.R. Our intent is to be available, when possible, to assist individuals and businesses with sterilization for community and domestic cats. Our Stories Page Sign in Our Stories Page Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... All Categories All Categories About Us Our Stories People & Blogs Success Stories Now Playing Welcome to FTNR 2026 05:40 Play Video Now Playing Namaste Event 2026 02:56 Play Video Now Playing Dodger reunited with his Georgia family. 02:14 Play Video Now Playing Opening of the new facility 00:55 Play Video This is a all volunteer non-profit organization and is supported through Dogwood Animal Rescue for spaying and neutering of cats. HOW WE COMMUNICATE If you find a trap with this blue sticker on it that means that Fresno T.N.R. or one of our trappers is actively trying to trap a cat. If you find a trap that is unattended with a cat in it please call us at 559-248-1744 immediately with the location of the trap. Thank you to our sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Thank you to our sponsors We couldn't do this without you! We couldn't do this without you! We couldn't do this without you! We couldn't do this without you! To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

As the temperatures start to drop and the rainy season approaches, it's time to start thinking about the cats who don't have a warm house to go home to at night. Here in the Central Valley, we're lucky our winters are generally mild compared with many parts of the country. But cold temperatures combined with rain, wind and wet fur can still be dangerous for an outdoor cat. And with forecasts calling for a potentially wetter winter, now is a good time to make sure the cats in your neighborhood have somewhere safe and dry to escape the weather. The good news is helping them doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. A DRY SHELTER CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE If you care for a colony of community cats, one of the best things you can do is provide an outdoor shelter where they can get out of the rain and wind. The most important thing is the shelter stays dry. A shelter should have a small entrance that is just large enough for a cat to get through. A smaller opening helps keep rain and wind from blowing inside, helps the cat retain body heat and can also protect a cat from predators. You can purchase outdoor cat shelters, but you can also make one yourself with inexpensive materials. One of the easiest DIY shelters uses a large Rubbermaid-style storage container. Simply cut an appropriately sized opening in the side of the container, add insulation if desired, and provide dry bedding inside. The lid keeps rain out, and the plastic container helps protect the cat from wind and moisture. And you don't have to be particularly crafty. If you can use a box cutter and have a storage container, you can make a basic shelter. There are several ways to build an inexpensive outdoor cat shelter. The photos below show how a simple plastic storage tote, some Styrofoam insulation, and straw can become a warm, dry place for a community cat to escape the winter weather. STRAW IS YOUR FRIEND When it comes to outdoor shelters, straw is a great bedding material. Straw helps insulate the shelter and doesn't hold moisture the way some other materials can. Avoid using blankets, towels or other fabric as the primary bedding in an outdoor shelter. Once they become wet or damp, they can actually make the shelter colder rather than warmer. And remember to check the shelter regularly. If the bedding becomes wet, replace it. A shelter that is supposed to protect a cat from the rain isn't doing much good if the inside is soaked. WHAT ABOUT A HEATED BED? If you have access to electricity near your shelter, a heated outdoor pet bed or heating pad designed specifically for animals can provide additional warmth. But safety is extremely important. Only use products that are specifically designed for outdoor or animal use, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Outdoor-rated equipment and protected electrical connections are especially important when rain is involved. Never use a household heating pad that isn't designed for animals or outdoor conditions. If you don't have a safe electrical source, don't worry. A properly insulated, dry shelter with appropriate bedding can still provide a huge amount of protection from the elements. KEEP FOOD AND WATER PROTECTED Cold and rainy weather also means paying a little extra attention to food and water. Try to keep food somewhere covered so it doesn't become soaked. Wet food can spoil more quickly, and dry food obviously isn't very appetizing once it's sitting in a puddle. Water should also be protected from rain and debris and checked regularly. If you're feeding multiple community cats, keeping the feeding area separate from their sleeping shelter can help keep the shelter cleaner and drier. DON'T FORGET ABOUT CARS Winter weather also creates another danger for outdoor cats: cars. When the weather is cold, cats may crawl underneath vehicles or into warm engine compartments looking for shelter. Before starting your vehicle, especially if you know there are community cats in your neighborhood, take a quick look underneath and give the hood a gentle tap. It only takes a few seconds, and it could save a life. CHECK ON YOUR SHELTERS REGULARLY Once you've put a shelter outside, don't just forget about it. Check it regularly to make sure the entrance hasn't become blocked, the bedding is dry, the shelter hasn't shifted or become damaged, and rain isn't getting inside. You may also discover that the cats have decided they prefer a different location! That's okay. Cats can be very particular about where they sleep. You may have to experiment with placement until you find a spot they feel comfortable using. Try placing shelters in a quiet, protected area away from heavy foot traffic. If possible, position the opening away from the direction of prevailing wind and rain. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING Sometimes we see a community cat outside and think, I wish I could bring every cat home. Believe me, I understand that feeling. But helping doesn't always mean bringing a cat inside. Sometimes helping means putting out a shelter. Sometimes it means making sure a colony has food and clean water. Sometimes it means getting a cat spayed or neutered so there aren't more kittens born outside next spring. And sometimes it means simply noticing the cats in your neighborhood and deciding that you're going to do something to make their lives a little better. A simple Rubbermaid shelter may not look like much to us. To a cat sitting outside in the middle of a cold, rainy night, it can mean everything. So before the winter rains really get going, take a look around your neighborhood. Is there a community cat who could use a dry place to sleep? If there is, consider making a shelter. It doesn't have to be fancy. And that small effort can make a very big difference to a cat who has nowhere else to go. REMEMBER TO KEEP CATS SAFE THIS WINTER!

THOUSANDS OF CATS. ONE INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY. When you see a cat with a freshly tipped ear walking through your neighborhood, you might think about the cat. But have you ever stopped to think about all the people who helped that cat get there? There is a whole team behind every cat Fresno TNR helps. Someone trapped the cat. Someone transported it. Someone coordinated the appointment. A veterinary team provided the surgery and care. Volunteers made sure the cat was where it needed to be before and after the appointment. And then, that cat went back home to its neighborhood with one very important thing changed: it can no longer contribute to the cycle of unwanted kittens. Multiply that by thousands of cats, and you start to get an idea of what Fresno TNR has become. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2023, Fresno TNR has helped with more than 27,000 spay and neuter surgeries. That number is amazing. But what is even more amazing is the number of people who made it possible to help those 27,000 cats. IT REALLY DOES TAKE A VILLAGE Fresno TNR is a community effort in every sense of the word. Our volunteers are the heart of the organization. They trap cats, transport them, clean kennels and traps, foster, help with intake, assist with events, care for recovering cats and kittens, answer questions and do countless other jobs that most people never see. Some volunteers give a few hours when they can. Others are here every week. Some work directly with cats, while others spend their time behind a computer or phone. Every one of those contributions matters. And then there is the administration working behind the scenes to keep everything moving. Brandi, Gilbert, Kris, Cassie, and Savannah all play important roles in making Fresno TNR what it is today. And they only scratch the surface of the number of volunteers it takes to keep this organization running. It is easy to see the cats. It is harder to see all the people working behind the scenes to help them. SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES Fresno TNR has some amazing volunteers who work on things that don't necessarily involve touching a cat at all. Our all-volunteer Website, Newsletter, and Social Media teams help spread the word about our work. They are the core group who help reach people who need our services. They promote events and help tell the stories of the cats and people who make up Fresno TNR. Our Fundraising Team works on creative ways to bring our community together and generate support for the organization's mission. And our Grant Writing Team spends countless hours researching opportunities, writing applications, and seeking out organizations that want to help communities like ours. These teams may not always be visible, but their work makes it possible for Fresno TNR to continue growing and helping more cats. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR PARTNERS Fresno TNR is also fortunate to have wonderful partners who believe in the work we are doing. Dogwood Animal Rescue Project has been incredibly generous in supporting Fresno TNR, and we are truly grateful for their partnership. We are also thankful for the veterinary professionals and organizations that work with us to provide services for the cats in our community. And then there are the individual donors. People from all over the United States have found Fresno TNR and chosen to support our mission. Some send their donations with their names attached, while others prefer to remain anonymous. We may not always know the story behind every donation, but we know what it means to us. It means someone, somewhere, believes that what we are doing matters. And that means a lot. EVERYONE HAS A WAY TO HELP One of the things I love most about Fresno TNR is that there isn't just one way to be part of it. You don't have to be an expert at trapping. You don't have to be a veterinarian. You don't need hours of free time every week. Maybe you can foster a cat for a few days. Maybe you can help transport. Maybe you can spend a Saturday morning cleaning. Maybe you are good at social media. Maybe you love organizing events. Maybe you have experience writing grants. Maybe you are great at talking to people and would be incredible at a fundraiser. Or maybe you see a Fresno TNR post on Facebook and share it with your friends. All of it helps. And sometimes that one small thing you do leads to something much bigger. MORE THAN 27,000 CATS AND COUNTING When we look at more than 27,000 spay and neuter surgeries, it would be easy to focus on the number. But behind every number is a cat. And behind every cat is a story. There is the person who noticed the cat needed help. The volunteer who stepped up. The person who transported. The veterinary team. The foster. The donor. The fundraiser. The behind-the-scenes team of volunteers. The person who shared a post. It takes all of us. Fresno TNR exists because people decided that the cats in our community were worth helping. So to every volunteer who has ever cleaned a kennel, set a trap, answered a message, transported a cat, opened their home to a foster, worked an event, written a grant, made a phone call, raised money, shared a post or showed up when someone needed help: Thank you. To our partners, donors, and supporters, including Dogwood Animal Rescue Project and the many individuals across the country who continue to believe in our mission: Thank you. To every volunteer, whether you’re out in the community or working behind the scenes, thank you for the time, energy, and heart you put into keeping Fresno TNR moving forward. We've already helped more than 27,000! And there are still so many more waiting. That's why we keep going. Because it takes a village, and Fresno TNR has an amazing one.

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