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The Wayne County Humane Society Board provides a free community cat TNR twice per year.  These events are made possible through a grant from the Kenneth Scott Charitable Foundation and volunteer veterinarians and vet techs from clinics in Wayne County. 

 

Our next TNR event is on March 8, 2026. 

 

Please read through the following in its entirety before booking.

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Please do not call WCHS with questions about this event. Our small staff is very busy, and volunteers are happy to answer your questions via email - events@wchs.org.

 

Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) Event – Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Wayne County Humane Society (WCHS) TNR event?

The WCHS Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) event is a community program that humanely manages feral, colony, and community cat populations. 

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What does TNR involve?

TNR consists of:

• Trapping a free‑roaming cat using a humane live trap

• Neutering or spaying the cat by a licensed veterinarian

• Returning the cat to the exact location where it was originally trapped

This method is proven to safely and effectively reduce the number of free‑roaming cats over time.

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Who can participate?

Anyone trapping an unowned feral, colony, or community cat located in WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO may participate. By signing up, you acknowledge that you are acting as the temporary agent for the trapped cat(s) solely for the purpose of the TNR procedure.

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Are these cats adoptable?

No. All cats brought through this program must be unowned and not adoptable. After surgery and recovery, the cats must be returned to the same location where they were trapped. 

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How do drop‑off and pick‑up work?

• Drop‑off: Saturday at WCHS

• Surgery Day: Sunday

• Pick‑up: Monday

Participants are responsible for dropping off and picking up the cat(s) at the required time.

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What kind of trap is required?

• Only one cat per humane functional live trap

• Standard cat carriers are not accepted. 
  Cats brought in anything other than an appropriate trap will be turned away and deposit will not be returned.

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Can a cat be rejected from the TNR event?

Yes. Volunteers will visually inspect each cat for health or safety concerns. Any cat may be declined for any reason to protect the wellbeing of the animal or the team.

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What medications are included?

Each cat receives a rabies vaccination, a meloxicam injection (NSAID for pain), a shorter acting antibiotic injection, and a flea/tick/heartworm topical treatment. 
 

Will the cat be marked after surgery?

Yes. All cats will:

• Have their ear tipped, and

• Females also receive a tattoo
  This universally indicates that the cat has already been spayed or neutered.

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Can I adopt the cat out afterward?

No. If a cat is adopted or owned before or after the TNR event, WCHS reserves the right to seek reimbursement for the procedure—no less than $55 per cat, equivalent to low‑cost clinic pricing.

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Can a cat be relocated after TNR?

No. Cats must be returned to their original trapping location. Relocation is not permitted.

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How to Book – Free TNR Event (March 8, 2026)

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Thank you for your interest in our FREE Trap‑Neuter‑Return (TNR) Event on March 8, 2026.

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This event is for UNOWNED cats located within Wayne County, Ohio who will be trapped, neutered/spayed, and returned to their original outdoor location.

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Please read the information below carefully before registering.

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Registration Windows and Forms​

Separate registration forms are required depending on where the cats are located.

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📍 City of Wooster

• Registration opens: February 14, 2026

• CITY OF WOOSTER REGISTRATION LINK

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📍 City of Orrville

• Registration opens: February 14, 2026

• CITY OF ORRVILLE REGISTRATION LINK

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📍 Wayne County (NOT Wooster or Orrville city limits)

• Registration opens: February 16, 2026 

• WAYNE COUNTY, NOT WOOSTER OR ORRVILLE CITIES REGISTRATION LINK
   

Eligibility Requirements

This program is ONLY for unowned feral, stray, colony, or community cats who:

✔️ Live outdoors
✔️ Will be trapped, neutered/spayed, and returned
✔️ Are located in Wooster city limits, Orrville city limits, or elsewhere in Wayne County

If you register using the wrong form or do not meet these criteria, your registration will be cancelled and your deposit refunded.

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Registration & Deposits

• A $10 refundable deposit per cat is required to reserve your spot. If you do not use your spots, you will not be refunded. 
  (This helps reduce no‑shows for this free service.)

• You may optionally make an additional non‑refundable donation to support WCHS free TNR programs.

• When paying, please set the Zeffy fee to “custom/0” — this fee does not support WCHS.

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After pick‑up, you may choose:

• A refund of your deposit, or

• To donate all or part of it to support future programs

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Multiple Locations

You must submit one registration form per trapping location.

If you trap cats at multiple sites, please complete a separate form/transaction for each location *using the correct link

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Required at Drop‑Off (March 7, 2026)

You must bring:

1. A completed and signed waiver for EACH cat

You will receive this automatically by email after payment, followed by a reminder email with full drop‑off/pick‑up details.

2. A copy of your Photo ID

Copies can be made at WCHS for $0.20 per page.
 

Traps

• One cat per humane live trap

• Standard cat carriers cannot be accepted

• A limited number of traps are available to borrow with a refundable deposit
  ➝ Email info@wchs.org to request one

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Questions?

Email events@wchs.org and we’ll be happy to assist you.​

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Please do not call WCHS with questions about this event. Our small staff is very busy, and volunteers are happy to answer your questions via email.