Feral Fix Program

Feral cats multiply quickly, and it is difficult to control their populations. TCAP offers a feral cat program to help control the feral cat population in the North Texas area.

Feral Fix Program

Feral cats multiply quickly, and it is difficult to control their populations. TCAP offers a feral cat program to help control the feral cat population in the North Texas area.
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How to participate in TCAP’s Feral Fix Program

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TCAP offers the humane sterilization of feral “wild” cats at our 8 DFW area flagship clinics in Allen, Arlington, Burleson, Denton, Fort Worth, Hurst, Garland, and Weatherford.

Additional things feral caretakers should know:

  • Caretakers must elect for the cat to receive a rabies vaccine at a cost of $5
  • Only 4 cats, each in their own live trap, will be accepted per person. Cats not brought in a live trap, will be subject to paying full price for their sterilization and require an appointment. Additional cats, after the first 12 in line, may be declined for service, or if the schedule permits may be accepted at full spay/neuter price.
  • Caretakers may not use placeholders to reserve a place in line for feral cats. In order to be counted as one of the first 12 in line, a cat must be both physically in a live trap and physically in line. One caretaker must be physically present for every 4 cats placed in line upon arrival.
  • Caretakers are responsible for additional fees incurred during surgery (i.e. in heat, pregnant or a cryptorchid). Caretakers will also incur an anesthesia fee ($20) for cats who are presented for surgery and already sterilized. 
  • Some cities require feral cat colony registration.
    Register your colony here: FERAL CAT REGISTRATION »
  • An annual census of your registered colony is required by Jan. 15 of each year.
    Complete your census here: FERAL CAT COLONY CENSUS »

Surgery Days for Feral Cats*

Allen: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Arlington: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Burleson: Monday – Friday
Denton: Monday – Thursday
Fort Worth: Monday – Thursday
Garland: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Hurst: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Weatherford: Thursday & Friday
 

*TCAP does not perform feral cat surgeries on the last Wednesday of each month. Please call to see if our clinics will be open before bringing a feral cat for sterilization on a holiday.

Policy for Ear Tipped Cats

Cats that have an ear tip will be considered feral (unfriendly, not able to be safely handled). For the safety of the cat and our staff, TCAP will not be able to vaccinate, recheck, or provide wellness services for cats with an ear tip without an appointment for sedation at an additional cost of $20 and the qualifying factors for sedation being met (such as age, health, etc).