Indy Neighborhood Cats’
Complete TNR Guide
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) is the single most effective, humane method for managing community cat populations and improving their quality of life. However, a successful TNR mission doesn’t happen by accident—it requires thorough preparation, seamless communication, and meticulous execution.
Creating Space for Healing Through Fostering
Sometimes, a cat needs more than just a shelter kennel and a little time. They need a dedicated rescue, a solid medical plan, and—most importantly—a foster willing to open their home. This is exactly where the Indy Neighborhood Cats foster program steps in.
What is Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)?
If you’ve ever noticed outdoor cats roaming your neighborhood, you might have wondered where they came from and how best to help them. Across Indianapolis, thousands of unowned, free-roaming cats live outdoors. The most effective, humane, and proven method to manage these populations and improve the cats’ quality of life is Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR).
Bond’s Story and The INC Medical Program
Meet Bond… James Bond (or “BJB” to his friends)—a local community cat whose story perfectly captures what Indy Neighborhood Cats’ Community Cat Program is all about.
Power in Partnerships: How Teamwork Fuels Our Working Cat Program
When outdoor cats cannot safely remain in their original locations, our Working Cat Program provides them with fixed, vaccinated, and purposeful lives as working barn cats—a mission made possible through strong community partnerships.
Building Empowered Communities
What an incredible weekend of impact for #TeamCat! Between powering the pet food pantry and equipping local residents with hands-on skills, our volunteers worked tirelessly to support both people and pets across Indianapolis.
2026 Annual Yard Sale Raises $9,000 for Indianapolis Community Cats
The totals are in! With your help, Indy Neighborhood Cats raised $9,000 at our 2026 Annual Yard Sale!
Diatomaceous Earth for Effective Flea Control for Your Community Cats
For community cats and colony environments, flea control works best when you focus on breaking the flea life cycle in the environment rather than trying to treat the cats themselves.