09/26/2025
***WE NEED VOLUNTEERS***
October 8, 2025, TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) Program for Stray and Feral Cats in our Community.
The citizens of Defiance have spoken, and your City Council has responded to the desire to control the stray and feral cat population in our community.
The City of Defiance is partnering again with Fort Defiance Humane Society to hold the fourth TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) Program on October 8, 2025. TNR is a method for controlling the stray and feral cat population. The Rascal Unit is a mobile spay/neuter clinic from the Columbus area, assisting with this program. The unit has performed these spaying and neutering services for over 19 years.
The City of Defiance has approved funding to cover the costs of the traps, supplies, and procedures. The Fort Defiance Humane Society will provide the traps, along with training on how to set the traps.
However, we need your help in trapping and releasing the stray/feral cats so that they can be altered, vaccinated, and ear-tipped.
📞Thursday, October 2
Reserve a Trap
Call 419-658-2298 (Humane Society), limit 3 per person
📍 Monday, October 6
Trap Pick-Up
Time: Noon – 2:00 pm
Location: Fort Defiance Humane Society Shelter, 7169 OH-15, Defiance, OH 43512
🐱 Tuesday, October 7
Trap Setting
Set your reserved trap in your neighborhood
🚗 Wednesday, October 8
Drop-Off Trapped Feral Cat for Surgery
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 am
Location: Garage of the 1918 Building, Don Miller Drive ➡ Follow the signs
Cats will receive surgery, treatment, & overnight care.
🐾 Thursday, October 9
Return & Release
8:00 – 10:00 am: Pick up your trap/cat and return it to its original location for release
10:00 am – Noon: Return the empty trap to the garage of the 1918 Building ➡ Follow the signs