🐱 TNVR Program for Clay County Residents

What is TNVR?

TNVR means Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return. It is a safe and helpful way to care for wild or stray cats. These cats are caught in a humane trap, taken to be fixed and vaccinated, and then returned to where they were found.

Why is TNVR important?

  • It prevents more kittens from being born.

  • It helps stop loud noises, fighting, and spraying.

  • It protects cats and people by reducing diseases like rabies.

  • It keeps cats out of shelters, where space is limited.

  • Cats help by keeping away rats and mice.

🐾 TNVR Services in Clay County

If you live in Clay County, you can bring cats to Clay County Animal Services to be fixed and vaccinated.

Here’s how it works:

  • You must live in Clay County.

  • TNVR is first-come, first-served.

  • Only 30 cats total are accepted each Thursday.

  • You can bring up to 5 cats per household.

  • Bring cats in a humane trap, not in a carrier.

  • Drop off: Thursday between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m.

  • Pick up: Thursday between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.

  • All cats must be picked up the same day.

📧 Email: claymedical@claycountygov.com
📞 Phone: 904-529-5876

🧲 Tips for Humane Cat Trapping

To trap cats safely and kindly:

  • Use a 30–36 inch trap with doors on both ends. You can buy one at Tractor Supply, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, or Home Depot.

  • Bait the trap with canned tuna or mackerel. Put a little outside the trap and more inside.

  • Hide the trap with leaves or branches, and place it in the shade.

  • Check often to see if a cat is inside, but stay out of sight.

  • Once a cat is caught, cover the trap with a towel or cloth to keep them calm.

  • Do not use a carrier or kennel. Only use a humane trap when bringing cats to a TNVR site.

🏥 Where to Take Cats for TNVR

You can take unowned, stray, or feral cats to these places:

  1. Clay County Animal Services – 904-269-6342

  2. Clay Humane – 904-276-7729

  3. First Coast No More Homeless Pets – 904-425-0005

🐈 What is a Community or Feral Cat?

  • Community cats live outside. They may be friendly or shy. Some people feed or care for them.

  • Feral cats are wild and usually avoid people.

If you see a cat with a tipped ear, it means the cat has already been fixed and vaccinated.

💡 How You Can Help

If you see unowned or feral cats in your neighborhood:

  • Use a humane trap (not a carrier).

  • Take them to a TNVR location listed above.

  • Spread the word to others about TNVR.