TNR Program (Trap – Neuter – Release)

Valley SPCA la Vallée provides assistance for residents of Victoria and Madawaska County who, due to financial limitations are unable to spay or neuter their colony/barn cats or feral cats. These cats are often unable to be rehomed due to being fearful of people. Spay/neuter services are a vital part of the no-kill solution to the stray, homeless, and abandoned cat epidemic in Victoria and Madawaska County. 

Trap Neuter Release Program 

This program is made possible through funds received from the Kindness Club Foundation Inc. Valley SPCA la Vallée – TNR program covers the expense of each surgery and a microchip. The pet owner will be required to bring the cat to the Valley SPCA la Vallée the day before or in the morning before the appointment. Either the Shelter Director or Shelter Care Manager will be in contact to provide a time to bring the cat for their appointment. After the appointment, the cat would then be returned to shelter, and the owner will be contacted to pick up their cat. Afterwards, once the animal has been released, the Valley SPCA la Vallée is no longer considered responsible for the animal. 

Are You Eligible? 

To see if you qualify for this program, please review the following criteria: 

You have one or more colony cats, feral cats or barn cats currently living on or near your property or you have found yourself with one or more stray cats that you are unable to bring into your home or to an animal rescue at this time because they are timid of people

You are willing to at least temporarily take care of the cat(s)

You can provide or are able to find transportation for the cat(s) to and from the shelter.

You have a warm place for the cat(s) to recover for up to 7 days after surgery. 

Disclaimer: Many factors are taken into consideration when processing the application for eligibility, and are not limited to what is listed above. The Valley SPCA la Vallée reserves the right to refuse service.

How to Apply 

If you are eligible to apply, please fill out a Valley SPCA la Vallée – TNR program application form. Forms are available online or at the Valley SPCA la Vallée – 15 Falls Brook Hill, DSL of Drummond NB E3Y 1X4 (Phone: 506-473-1803)

Submit the form at the Valley SPCA la Vallée by mail to: Valley SPCA la Vallée – 15 Falls Brook Hill, DSL of Drummond, NB E3Y 1X4 or by e-mail to info@valleyspcalavallee.com

How Do I Know If I Have Been Approved? 

Your application will be evaluated as soon as it has been received. Once it is determined that you qualify for the program, you will be contacted by phone. Due to high demand, you may be placed on a waiting list. If this happens you will be notified. Please be sure to include all valid contact information, including email if available, on your application form.

What Do I Do Once I Am Approved? 

The Shelter Director or Animal Care Manager will contact the Grand Falls Veterinary Clinic or Florenceville Veterinary Clinic directly to book an appointment. The Veterinary Clinic will bill the Valley SPCA la Vallée – TNR program for the cost of the procedure. You are responsible for the pet’s transportation to and from the shelter. 

Important Notes 

Surgery can be performed on cats 2.5 lbs and larger (ie: as young as about three months of age). 

Additional services requested by the owner (ie: bloodwork, vaccinations, etc) must be paid for by the owner of the cat. Valley SPCA la Vallée – TNR program is designed to help with the expense of spays and neuters and microchip only. 

The only time the Valley SPCA la Vallée – TNR program will provide flea and mite treatments to the cat, is if the cat was to stay overnight at the shelter. This is to prevent the Valley SPCA la Vallée’s of receiving parasites into the shelter.

The veterinarian reserves the right to postpone surgery if the animal is not healthy enough to undergo the surgery. Standard surgical waivers are required to be signed before pets are admitted into the veterinary hospital. 

Disclaimer: Many factors are taken into consideration when processing the application for eligibility, and are not limited to what is listed above. The Valley SPCA la Vallee reserves the right to refuse service.