Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness will collaborate for a free spaying and neutering event for up to 50 community cats in the City of Dallas.
Studio shot of a tabby cat lying on white background. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.
The event will take place at 1771 Terre Colony Court, close to the main DAS shelter, on Friday, July 26. Dropoff is at 7:30 a.m, with pickup at 3:30 p.m. The event is for unowned cats only, who must be caught in a humane trap. The event will include spaying/neutering, microchipping and vaccinations.Â
50 total cats will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. There is no limit on cats per trapper, but no more than one can be held in a trap at once. Cats must weigh a minimum of two pounds. The event is exclusively open to City of Dallas residents.
Operation Kindess is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization which shelters and provides medical assistance for homeless pets.
Community, or stray, cats are feral or unowned cats which live in a certain neighborhood. According to Dallas Animal Services, they can play an important role in pest control. Additionally, DAS does not conduct catch-and-kill operations, instead preferring to vaccinate, neuter and release. This contains the population without creating a vacuum for new feral cats to move into.
