Upcoming Clinic Events
- 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
- 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.
- The person who completes the online form must be the participant at the shelter with the cat.
- 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.
- Reminder: Maximum total of four (4) trapped Arlington cats per household by participants in the program. One feral per trap.
- 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.
- Feral cats brought to an event must be in a trap. Cats brought in a pet carrier will not be accepted.
- Kittens must be at least three (3) months old.
- Arlington Animal Services Center is located at 1000 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.
Once You Arrive at the Shelter
- Line up outside of the Moritz Clinic door before 8 a.m. along with your feral cat which must be in a trap.
- If filling out a paper/hard copy form, take a clipboard and fill out the required paperwork on the clipboard.
- Place the completed paperwork on the top of your feral cat(s) trap(s).
- Participants must stay at the shelter until the cat(s) have been secured by a clinic team member.
Cat Pick-up Information
- Cats will be picked up on the same day they are dropped off.
- The pick-up time varies depending on the event day.
- 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.
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Arlington Animal Services is working with community partners to help manage the feral cat population in the City of Arlington through a community Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. A substantial number of cities and counties across the United States promote TNR as a method of animal control for feral cats. The objective of this program is to humanely trap, spay or neuter, vaccinate, ear tip (for identification purposes) and return each feral cat to its original habitat or colony in its designated area.
Implementation of the TNR program will help reduce the number of feral cats subject to the perils of starvation, contraction of rabies, and accidental deaths from motorists to name a few. Studies indicate that the current method of humanely catching and euthanizing feral cats is ineffective and costly. TNR stops the breeding cycle of feral cats and gradually, over time, eliminates what is known as the “vacuum effect”: in basic terms, whenever feral cats are removed from an area, new feral cats move in to take advantage of the new available resources (like food and shelter). Additionally, property nuisance issues such as noise from screaming cats, scratched/damaged vehicles, odors stemming from feral cats marking their territories, and disrupted trash disposal will eventually be reduced as their population begins to decline.
Sponsoring organizations and individuals approved as colony caretakers with the sponsoring organizations have agreed to act to minimize feral cat numbers and nuisances.
Sponsoring organizations and individuals approved as colony caretakers with the sponsoring organizations have agreed to act to minimize feral cat numbers and nuisances.
Smells that Repel Cats
- Place coffee grounds and citrus peels into your flower beds
- Apply cayenne pepper, lemongrass oil, eucalyptus oil, or mustard oil
- Mix vinegar and water 1:1 and spray concrete areas
- Reapply vinegar and water mixture periodically since the scent diminishes over time
- Put a capful of ammonia (Windex or similar product) into your trash bags to keep cats out of the trash
- Make a noise maker with a tin can and rocks to scare the cats away
Digging Deterrents
- Place CatScat on the ground with spike side up to discourage cats from digging (these are harmless mats or carpet runners are made of flexible plastic spikes)
- Push chopsticks into small potted plants
- Use pinecones, lava rocks, concrete pavers, or stones as mulch to prevent cats from digging
- Place large river rocks throughout the garden or use poultry fencing or landscape wrap around plants
For More Serious Cat Issues
- Apply yard granules, available in many brands as a deterrent to help keep animals out
- Install a solar powered motion sensor – it will let off a high frequency noise that will hurt a cat’s ears, but not humans
- Mount a “scarecrow” also known as a “Yard Enforcer” that will shoot out a stream of water when motion activated. This needs a large radius and should only be used in very large yards
For More Information
Contact TNR Specialist, Crystal Steinborn at 817-575-8131, or contact Animal Services at animalservices@arlingtontx.gov, or by calling the shelter at 817-459-5898.