Feeding outdoor cats? See stray cats? Be the one to stop another generation from being born into homelessness – Get them fixed!
Learn best practices in caring for community cats, humane trapping for sterilization, winter sheltering tips and colony management.
Class certification entitles you to $25 TNR sterilization package at All About Animals Rescue; package includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine and mandatory eartip. Normally $70.
Find out more about All About Animals Rescue’s TNR program and how else we can help you.
In-Person Training Available
1) Warren
All About Animals Rescue
23451 Pinewood Street, Warren, MI 48091
586-879-1745
2nd Sunday of every month except May and October 2026.
Jan 11, Feb 8, March 8, April 12, May 3, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 4, Nov 8, Dec 13
Next Warren Class:
How do I register? Registration is required. Register Here
Class Fee: $10 fee covers class supplies and a take home TNR handbook. Groups are welcome to share a book. Pay at the door.
1) Flint
All About Animals Rescue
507 W. Atherton Road, Flint, MI 48507
810-780-4978
Email
4th Sunday of every month.
Next Flint Class:
How do I register? Registration is required. Register Here
Class Fee: $10 fee covers class supplies and a take home TNR handbook. Groups are welcome to share a book. Pay at the door.
Online TNR Training Options
1) AAAR Online TNR Training via Zoom
Online
3rd Sunday of every month, except April, June and October 2026.
Jan 18, Feb 15, March 15, May 17, June 28, July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec 20.
Next class: Sunday, May 17, 2026; 2 pm – 5 pm
- Class is free
- Video participation required.
- Registration required.
- How do I register? Registration is required. Register Here
You will receive login and class instructions prior to the class. If you do not, please alert us at tnr@allaboutanimalsrescue.org.
2) Neighborhood Cats/Community Cats Central
Online Webinar TNR Training:
On Demand or Live classes
On Demand anytime.
Live once a month. Typically the first or second Saturday. $10 Fee
Register
To be certified through All About Animals Rescue after taking the NC/CCC class, you must email tnr@allaboutanimalsrescue.org with your:
1) Certificate of completion
2) Name
3) Address
4) Phone
5) Email address
Expert instructors from Neighborhood Cats will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, Executive Director of Neighborhood Cats, and Bryan Kortis, National Programs Director.
Online Resources Accessible Anytime:
- Community Cat Resources
- Neighborhood Cats
Neighborhood Cats TNR Handbook
How to perform a Mass Trapping for TNR - Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies Resources
Want to Help Community Cats? – Volunteer Opportunities
If you are willing to help, please contact:tnr@allaboutanimalsrescue.org, with your contact information and what areas you are willing to volunteer in. We need help in the following areas:
•Transport of the cats before and after surgery is desperately needed.
•Trapping
•Building winterized shelters for outside cats
•Mentoring others
•Recovery – keeping the cats for a few days while they recover
•Cutting up blankets and sewing them to make trap covers
•Rotating days with a care taker to feed a colony
Don’t Have Time? Donate! See Our TNR Wish List!
Contact us about TNR by emailing us at tnr@allaboutanimalsrescue.org
COVID-19 Cat Food Assistance: We are grateful to be the recipient of an Alley Cat Allies emergency disaster grant bringing food relief to caretakers in need. Nearly 7,000 lbs of food is helping cats in Warren and surrounding areas stay fed during the COVID-19 crisis. Email tnr@allaboutanimalsrescue.org