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Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR)
Trap, neuter, return (TNR) is a humane, effective, and internationally recognised method for managing stray and feral cat populations.
Through this process, free roaming cats are humanely trapped, sterilised by a qualified veterinary surgeon, and returned to their original territory. This prevents the birth of new litters, reduces nuisance behaviours such as fighting and spraying, and improves the overall health and welfare of the cats.
Under Articles 38 and 39 of the Animal Welfare Act 2023,
Local authorities are legally responsible for implementing and enforcing programmes to control and manage stray animals, including cats. TNR is widely recognised as a key component of these programmes.
- Please contact your local authority in the first instance. They will refer you to their TNR partner. Alternatively, you can contact our sister organisation CatnipTNR who operates in the Mojácar and Vera region.
- TNR not only helps reduce the stray cat population over time, but also promotes a more compassionate and sustainable solution to a long-standing issue.
Important: what PAWS-PATAS does and does not do
PAWS-PATAS does not collect, transport, trap, or pick up stray or feral cats.
We are a volunteer run organisation. In relation to TNR and stray cats, we do not provide:
- Cat collection or pickup
- Trapping services
- Transport to or from veterinary clinics
- On site assessments of stray or feral cats
- Home visits for TNR or stray cat situations
Requests asking us to come and collect cats, assess colonies, or attend private locations for TNR cannot be supported.
If you are concerned about stray or feral cats
- Contact your local Ayuntamiento first.
They are legally responsible for stray cat management, including TNR. - Do not contact PAWS-PATAS to request cat pickup or visits.
We do not provide this service. - If the Ayuntamiento confirms support is unavailable, you may request a TNR voucher only by following the process below.
TNR vouchers (financial support only)
PAWS-PATAS operates with a limited TNR budget.
TNR vouchers provide partial financial assistance for sterilisation only.
They do not include:
- Trapping
- Transport
- Handling of cats
- Collection from public or private locations
The person requesting the voucher is responsible for:
- Safe trapping – If needed a trap can be borrowed from the veterinary clinic or from us by completing this form
- Transport to and from the veterinary clinic
- Post-operative care
- Returning the cat to its original territory
If you are unable to manage these steps, a voucher is not appropriate.
How to request a TNR voucher
Email your Ayuntamiento and cc tnr@paws-patas.org
Emails are not case sensitive.
You must include TNR/2026 in the subject line.
Once received, we will issue a TNR request form.
TNR vouchers are issued on a case by case basis, depending on:
- Location of the colony
- Number of cats involved
- Level of municipal support
- Current PAWS-PATAS resources
Ayuntamientos in our catchment area
Antas
Tel: 950 619 015 / WhatsApp for incidents and inquiries: 663 794 961
Email: registro@antas.es / administracion@antas.es
Address: Plaza España s/n, 04628 Antas, Almería
www.antas.es
Bédar
Tel : 950 469 277 / 950 398 037
Email : bedar@bedar.es / al022sec@bedar.es
Address : Plaza de la Constitución, 1, 04288 Bédar (Almería)
www.bedar.es
Cuevas del Almanzora
Tel : 950 548 700
Local Police : 950 456 489 / 667 455 089
Email : pac@cuevasdelalmanzora.es / alcaldia@cuevasdelalmanzora.es
Address : Plaza Constitución, 1, 04610, Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería
www.cuevasdelalmanzora.es
Los Gallardos
Tel : 950 469 000
Email : info@losgallardos.es / registro@losgallardos.es / al048reg@dipalme.org
Address : Calle Mayor, 65, 04280 Los Gallardos (Almería)
www.losgallardos.es
Lubrin
Tel : 950 477 001.
Email : ayuntamiento@lubrin.es / eaguerac@lubrin.es
Address : Plaza de la Constitución, 1, 04271 Lubrín, Almería
www.lubrin.es
Mojácar
Tel : 950 61 50 09
Local Police : 950 742000 / 600 472 000
Email : ayuntamiento@mojacar.es / info@mojacar.es / policialocal@mojacar.es
Address : Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1, 04638 Mojácar, Almería
www.Ayuntamiento de Mojácar.es
Palomares
Tel : 950 548 700
Local Police : 950 456 489 / 667 455 089
Email : palomares@dipusevilla.es
Address : Plaza Constitución, 1, 04610, Cuevas del Almanzora, Almería
www.cuevasdelalmanzora.es
Sorbas
Tel : 950 364 701
Local Police : 637 543 677 / 611 612 196
Email : registro@sorbas.es / alcaldia@sorbas.es
Address : Plaza de la Constitución, 1, 04270 Sorbas (Almería)
www.sorbas.es
Turre
Tel : 950 479 011
Email : ayuntamiento@turre.es / administracion@turre.es
Address : Paseo de la Rambla, 44 – 04639 Turre (Almería)
www.turre.es
Vera
General Tel : 950 393 016
Local Police: 950 393 141
Email : alcaldia@vera.es / alcaldia@vera.es
Address : Avda. Ciudad de Valencia, nº 4, Vera Plaza Shopping Centre, Vera
www.vera.es
Villaricos
See Cuevas del Almanzora for more details
Other Ayuntamientos
Cantoria
Tel: 950 436 000
Email: ayuntamiento@cantoria.es
Address: Plaza de la Constitución, 1
04850 Cantoria
www.cantoria.es
Pulpi
Tel: 950 46 00 00
Email: ayuntamiento@pulpí.es
Address: Avenida de Andalucía, 89
04640 Pulpí
www.pulpi.es
Olula del Río
Tel: 950 441 000
Email: registro@oluladelrio.es
Address: Plaza de España, 1
04860 Olula del Ríoí
www.oluladelrio.es