Live Trap Rentals for Feral and Stray Cats

The City of Greater Sudbury loans specially designed live traps for the humane capture of feral and stray cats as part of the Trap, Neuter, Return program.

Live Trapping Policy

  • Trapped cats must be brought to the Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter as soon as possible.
  • By-law Compliance and Enforcement Services will provide veterinary care for trapped cats that are ill or injured. Call 311 if the cat is in obvious distress.
  • The City of Greater Sudbury is not responsible for expenses resulting from veterinary care requested and/or authorized by the person trapping the cat.
  • The City of Greater Sudbury will not release or relocate any wildlife captured in the trap. Animals other than cats inadvertently caught in the trap must be released in a safe and humane fashion.

Live Trap Rental Conditions

The renter must agree to the following conditions prior to receiving the trap:

  • Trap(s) are the property of the City of Greater Sudbury and may only be used within the city limits of Greater Sudbury. Traps may not be loaned by the renter to anyone else.
  • Trap(s) must be returned to the City of Greater Sudbury on or before 4:30 p.m. on the due date unless an extension is granted in writing by the City. 
  • Trap(s) must be returned in the condition in which they were rented, subject to “normal wear and tear” during use (clean and in working condition).
  • Trap(s) can only be placed on the renter’s property and must be secured against theft.
  • Trap(s) must be set in a shaded or sheltered area out of public view.
  • Trap(s) must be removed from use during weather conditions that could harm the animal.
  • Trap(s) must be checked frequently to reduce risk of harm to the captured animal.
  • Trap(s) may not be used to capture any owned cats or for any other unlawful act. Traps may only be rented for the purpose of trap/neuter/release of feral cats, for capturing cats in need of medical treatment, or for capturing homeless cats for the purpose of surrendering them to a local animal shelter.

City of Greater Sudbury By-law Compliance and Enforcement Officers may enter your property at any time during the rental period to ensure the agreement is complied with.

The City of Greater Sudbury reserves the right to retrieve traps from anyone in the event of noncompliance with the terms of this agreement or intentional or knowing misuse, loss or damage of any property. The City also reserves the right to refuse future rentals. 

Live Trap Rental Fee

A $100 deposit is required at the time of rental and is fully refundable once the trap is returned in good condition.

Reserve a Live Trap

Community animal welfare and rescue groups that are registered with the City of Greater Sudbury’s Trap-Neuter-Return program are asked to contact Compliance and Enforcement Services at 311@greatersudbury.ca.