Ontario Announces Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program
Feb 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Ontario
Community Improvement Department
The City of Ontario is pleased to announce the development of a new Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program for community cats. Feral and stray cats in Ontario can be humanely trapped by City residents and brought to a partnering veterinary hospital for spay or neutering at no cost to the resident. Trapping and neutering healthy feral and stray cats helps control the feline population, reduces health risks, and enhances the lives of all cats throughout the City.
To participate in the TNR program:
- Visit the Community Improvement office at 208 West Emporia Street, Ontario, CA 91762 to fill out the TNR Application Form.
- Applicants must reside in the City of Ontario and be prepared to show proof of residency. Cats must be trapped within the City.
- Upon application approval, the Community Improvement Department will work with the applicant and veterinary partner to schedule a date and time for the spay/neuter services.
- On the day of the scheduled procedure, the applicant will be responsible for trapping the cat, transporting it to the appointment, and releasing the cat to the area it was trapped following the procedure. The Community Improvement Department has traps available for loan to applicants.
To apply for the program or obtain additional information, contact the Ontario Community Improvement Department at (909) 395-2007 or visit OntarioCA.Gov/TNR.
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About the City of Ontario
The City of Ontario is enhancing the quality-of-life by creating urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work and play. Located just east of Los Angeles and Orange counties, the City of Ontario is ideally situated as a gateway to Southern California. With major freeways, rail transportation and an International Airport, Ontario invites the rest of the world to be a part of a culturally diverse community with rich history that is well positioned for quality development and economic sustainability for its residents. Complementing its business and residential core, Ontario offers premium entertainment venues such as the Ontario Convention Center, Toyota Arena, and Ontario Mills. To learn more about the City of Ontario, visit OntarioCA.gov or call (909) 395-2000.
Media Contact
Dan Bell, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations
(909) 395-2400