Yuma, AZ Animal Ordinances: Cat Rules (2026)

City Code § 130-091 makes it unlawful for any person or organization to release cats into the city except under the conditions set in § 130-092. That companion section authorizes organizations to run feral cat reduction programs through Trap-Neuter-Release with their own funding and personnel, but only if the organization is registered with the city enforcement agent, holds a valid city TNR permit obtained through the city enforcement agent, and carries a valid City of Yuma business license; cats the organization captures or receives must get proper care and feeding before release.

Section 130-090 lets the city waive or reduce impoundment costs, charges and fees during specific months to support feral cat reduction efforts. Outside a registered TNR program, cats running at large can be impounded using live, humane traps under § 130-088; traps are leased through the city enforcement agent, and a captured cat and trap must be turned in within 24 hours, or the citizen renting the trap is charged on their monthly utility bill if the trap is not returned within 15 days. An impounded cat with a collar or identification may be reclaimed after licensing and paying all costs, charges and fees; if unclaimed after six days under § 130-089, the city enforcement agent may place it for adoption or humanely dispose of it.