Neighbors helping neighborhood cats
See outdoor cats on your block? We'll help you get them fixed.
We're a volunteer group in the Bronx that helps neighbors spay and neuter outdoor cats through TNR — Trap-Neuter-Return. Never trapped a cat before? Most folks who come to us haven't. We'll walk you through it.
We're all volunteers, so a request doesn't guarantee we can come out — but we read every single one and reply as capacity allows.
What is TNR, anyway?
TNR stands for Trap-Neuter-Return. It's the humane, proven way to care for outdoor cats: they get fixed so there are no more kittens, then go right back to the outdoor home they know. Here's the whole thing in four steps.
Step 1
Request help
Tell us where the cats hang out — nearest cross streets is plenty. A volunteer reads every request and reaches out when we can help.
Step 2
Borrow a trap
We lend humane box traps, and we'll show you exactly how to set one — no experience needed. The cat waits safely inside, covered with a towel.
Step 3
Spay/neuter + ear-tip
The cat gets fixed and vaccinated at a clinic. While asleep, the vet gently tips the left ear — the universal sign this cat is already done.
Step 4
Return the cat home
After a night of recovery, the cat goes right back to the block it knows. No more litters, less yowling and spraying — same familiar cat.
Spot a cat with a tipped left ear?
That cat is already fixed and vaccinated — the ear-tip is done painlessly during surgery so everyone can tell at a glance. No need to trap that one again. Ear-tipped cats are doing exactly what they should: living their best block life.
Request TNR help
Tell us about the cats and we'll take it from there. You don't need exact addresses or perfect counts — your best guess is genuinely fine.
We're volunteers, so we can't promise a visit for every request — but every request gets read, and we'll be honest about what we can do.
Borrow a humane trap
Our box traps are safe, humane, and easier to use than they look. Reserve one below like a library book: pick a pickup date and a return date, and we'll have it ready with a quick how-to lesson at pickup.
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Refundable deposit: we ask for a small cash deposit at pickup — you get it all back when the trap comes home clean and working.
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Permission matters: only trap where you're allowed to be — your own yard, or a spot where the owner or manager has said it's okay.
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Time it with a clinic date: we'll help you line up your loan with a spay/neuter appointment so no cat waits in a trap longer than needed.
Become a colony caretaker
Caretakers are the heart of this work: they keep food and water out, watch for newcomers who need to be fixed, and keep shelters cozy through the winter. No experience needed — we pair new caretakers with folks who've done it for years.
