At Crossroads, we are committed to promoting the well-being of animals and fostering compassionate communities. One way we do this is through our Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program—designed specifically to support local barn, shop, and property owners in humanely managing small groups of community cats on their properties.

Our goal is to provide an affordable and effective option for barn, shop, and property owners who care for the cats that live and work on their properties—helping to keep their spaces rodent-free while ensuring healthier, more stable cat populations and supporting balance within the local environment.  

At Crossroads, we are committed to promoting the well-being of animals and fostering compassionate, responsible communities. One way we do this is through our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Program—an important initiative focused on helping local barn, shop, and property owners humanely manage small groups of community cats living on their properties.

What Are Community Cats?

Community cats are unowned, free-roaming cats that live outdoors. Many are feral or only partially socialized with people. While some may receive food or care from kind neighbors and property owners, they are not house pets and typically avoid close human contact.

Our Approach

Crossroads’ TNR Program is designed to work directly with individual property, barn, and shop owners who want to manage their small cat populations in a way that’s responsible to the broader community. Through humane trapping, sterilization (spay or neuter), vaccination, ear tipping, and return to their working environments or outdoor homes, we can help stabilize these populations and improve the cats’ overall health and well-being.

Why It Matters

This focused, small-scale approach helps:
· Prevent the birth of unwanted litters
· Reduce illness and disease among outdoor cats
· Minimize nuisance behaviors like fighting and yowling
· Support harmony between property owners, neighbors, and the community

By empowering individuals to take compassionate and responsible action, Crossroads is helping to create healthier environments for both animals and people. Together, we can make a meaningful difference—one barn, one shop, and one small cat colony at a time.

Alley Cat Allies is a great resource to learn more Click here 

·      How to trap

·      Video tutorials

·      Additional resources

TNR Pricing & Services

$75.00 + tax (males and females)

The service includes:

Physical exam by a veterinarian

Sterilization

Multimodal pain management

Rabies vaccination

Ear tip - ear tip is required. If declining ear tip, standard sterilization pricing will apply. 

PRC optional ($18.00)

Program Guidelines

·       All felines MUST come in a live trap or a small carrier no larger than 28L x 21W x 21H (inches). We are unable to provide services if not in a live trap or an appropriate crate. Cardboard carriers, large (dog) kennels, wire kennels, triangle carriers, and backpack carriers are not allowed; these do not allow for staff to appropriately handle/transfer fractious felines safely.

o   We do rent live traps. Call the clinic for details.

·       Only one (1) feline per crate or trap

·       Felines with fleas will be treated with Capstar ($7.00)

·       We have a cap of 3 TNR felines per client per day.

·       Reducible umbilical hernias will be repaired at the time of sterilization

·       Pregnant cats in the third (3rd) trimester are at a higher risk of anesthesia and surgery complications (including death).  If you do bring your very pregnant cat in for surgery, she will be spayed.

For additional information regarding our TNR program, please call 763-6841234x3 

Post-operative Instructions for Feral/outdoor cats:

• DO NOT release your cat until tomorrow morning.

• Keep cat in a crate/live trap until release into the outdoors.

• Cover the crate with a sheet or light blanket to reduce stress for the cat.

• Keep the cat warm (70 degrees F) and monitor hourly. An inside bathroom works well. Cats are unable to fully regulate body temperature until anesthesia is fully out of their system.

• A can of soft food was placed in their kennel before leaving the clinic. There is no need to offer additional food or water day of surgery.

instead, offer food at an outdoor location tomorrow when you let them free.

• Monitor for bleeding, excessive licking, infection, illness, decreased appetite, and activity.

Releasing the cat: The following morning after surgery, the cat can be released back into the area where they were trapped. Prior to release, be sure there are no signs of illness. If there is extreme weather or the cat had been pregnant, keeping an extra 24-48 hours may be advisable.

if keeping for an extended period of time for recovery. Open the cage door only as far as is needed to get food inside. Place food inside without placing your hand inside the cage. Use extreme caution so as not to get bitten.