Broward
County is home to thousands of Community Cats—unowned, free roaming cats that live outdoors. These cats may be friendly, unsocial, adults, or kittens.
Some of these cats are part of a cat colony and are cared for by a Colony Caregiver. Other cats roam freely throughout neighborhoods and communities.
In 2015, the Broward County Chapter 4 Animal Care Ordinance was amended to allow for Community Cat Management Programs. The goal is to control the overpopulation of Community Cats within Broward County through two sterilization programs:
- Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR)
- Return to Field (RTF) - Please note that kittens must be 3lbs or more to qualify for our Community Cat Management programs.
PROGRAM UPDATE: As of Friday, August 1, 2025, we have resumed accepting community cats for our TNVR and RTF programs.
We will not be accepting community cats for sterilization services during these upcoming dates in 2025:
- Friday, November 21st
- Tuesday, November 25th through Friday, November 28th
- Tuesday, December 23rd through Thursday, December 25th
- Tuesday, December 30th through Thursday, January 1st
For more information or questions about Community Cat Programs, including questions about borrowing traps, please e-mail CommunityCats@Broward.org.
