Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Event

The Town of Hempstead is sponsoring a spay/neuter day for feral cats (non-pet felines, living in outdoor environment) at the town's animal shelter. Feral cats that are not spayed or neutered may wander from place to place throughout our region resulting in pockets of feral cat overpopulation.

Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment for the feral cats that they are feeding and plan to bring to the program. Up to three feral cats may be brought in for free spay/neuter. For the safety of all participants we ask that cats be brought in traps. Space is limited and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of residency must be provided.

To register for an appointment or for more information about this program,  call the Animal Shelter at (516) 785-5220. 

"In an effort to mitigate the overpopulation of feral cats in our area, Hempstead Town is pleased to offer the second in a series of free spay/neuter events for feral cats," stated Supervisor Kate Murray.

"We are being proactive in combating this serious problem and hope that residents will make an appointment to have feral cats under their care spayed or neutered," said Councilwoman Angie Cullin.

"This is such a great program to help control our feral cat population in the town," concluded Supervisor Murray. "I urge every resident who cares about feral cats to take advantage of this great opportunity."