****NOTICE****
TNR Applications have been temporarily suspended while we catch up on all of the projects currently on our waitlist. Please do NOT fill out an application at this time unless you have been instructed to by a SCRATCH member.
For instructions on how to proceed on your own, please click “About” on the home page and choose “Trapping” from the drop down menu.
For information on low cost clinics that accept community cats for TNR, check out our resources page.
When applications resume we will be limited to the following areas: Hixson inside the city limits, Red Bank, East Brainerd, Brainerd, Lakesite, Hwy 58/Jersey Pike inside the city limits, and East Ridge. If you are unsure if you are in our area, please email scratchcats@gmail.com
TNR Application
Please read prior to completing our TNR Application
Thank you for caring for community cats! We currently provide Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) services in the following areas within the city limits: Hixson, Red Bank, Lakesite, East Brainerd, Brainerd, Hwy 58/Jersey Pike, and East Ridge. If you are requesting assistance outside of these areas, please refer to our Resources for additional TNR resources.
Please note, there is currently a waiting list for TNR assistance and we will do our best to get back to you as soon as we are able.
The ‘R’ in TNR stands for ‘return.’ Any cat that is trapped, will be returned after they have been spayed or neutered, ear-tipped and received rabies and FVRCP vaccines. We do not relocate community cats as it is inhumane and doesn’t reduce the number of cats in the area. Please read about the vacuum effect here.
Our TNR services are provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our community. We rely 100% on donations to continue our efforts. The average cost to TNR one cat is $35, not including the ongoing cost of cat food, traps, gas, supplies and the time our volunteers dedicate.
This application must be filled out by the person caring for the cats. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at scratchcats@gmail.com.