ARL Operation CatSnip (Trap-Neuter-Return)
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- What it is
- Community cats and TNR
- Who it helps
- Community cat colonies with a caretaker who feeds them, in Des Moines
- Where
- City of Des Moines
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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The Animal Rescue League of Iowa's trap-neuter-return program for Des Moines community cats. Healthy outdoor cats with a feeding caretaker are altered, vaccinated, ear-tipped and returned to where they live. The ARL provides trapping guidance and colony care resources.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Community cat colonies with a caretaker who feeds them, in Des Moines
- How to get started: Contact the ARL TNR Coordinator at (515) 473-9120 or through the Contact TNR form on the page.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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