Traps should not be set during inclement weather, or extreme cold or hot temperature conditions.

Upcoming Clinic EventsImage of a black and white feral cat with its ear tipped.

  • Sunday, January 19, 2025
  • Sunday, February 9, 2025
  • Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • Friday, May 16, 2025
  • Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • Sunday, July 13, 2025
  • Sunday, August 17, 2025
  • Sunday, September 21, 2025
  • Sunday, October 19, 2025
  • Sunday, November 16, 2025
  • Sunday, December 21, 2025

 These are FREE Spay/Neuter Clinics for Arlington feral cats in all Arlington zip codes. A maximum total of four (4) trapped cats per household by participants in the program accepted for each clinic date.

Steps to Prepare to Attend a Clinic Event

 Feral Cat Surgery Release Form 

  1. Complete the online form above. Completing this form early does NOT secure a place in line. This form is for convenience only. A QR code will also be available for participants to scan to complete the form once they arrive at the shelter.
  2. The person who completes the online form must be the participant at the shelter with the cat.
  3. You must bring your driver's license with you to the shelter. You will be required to show this when a clinic team member reviews your online form.
  4. Reminder: Maximum total of four (4) trapped Arlington cats per household by participants in the program. One feral per trap.
  5. Plan to arrive at the shelter early. Cats must arrive before 8 a.m. The clinic is open to the first 20 Arlington feral cats. First come, first served.
  6. Feral cats brought to an event must be in a trap. Cats brought in a pet carrier will not be accepted.
  7. Kittens must be at least three (3) months old.
  8. Arlington Animal Services Center is located at 1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.

Once You Arrive at the Shelter

  1. Line up outside of the Moritz Clinic door before 8 a.m. along with your feral cat which must be in a trap.
  2. If filling out a paper/hard copy form, take a clipboard and fill out the required paperwork on the clipboard.
  3. Place the completed paperwork on the top of your feral cat(s) trap(s).
  4. Participants must stay at the shelter until the cat(s) have been secured by a clinic team member.

Cat Pick-up Information

  1. Cats will be picked up on the same day they are dropped off.
  2. The pick-up time varies depending on the event day.
  3. You will receive a call from an Animal Services team member with specific instructions on when to pick-up.

Questions?

Contact Annette DeLaRosa at 817-575-8129, or email TNR@arlingtontx.gov.

This program was approved and recommended by the Animal Services Center Advisory Board for consideration by the Mayor and City Council and approved by Resolution 13-208 on August 20, 2013. A host of major animal welfare organizations also approve of this program. Arlington Animal Services would like to express special appreciation to Best Friends Animal Society, Petco LoveMaddie's Fund, and PetSmart Charities for grant awards and donations dedicated to this program to help build a more thriving community.