Town of Hempstead to Host First Spay/Neuter Day for Feral Cats

Supervisor Kate Murray has announced that the town will hold its first spay/neuter day for feral cats (non-pet felines, living in outdoor environment) at town's animal shelter on Thursday, March 18. Feral cats that are not spayed or neutered may wander from place to place throughout our region resulting in pockets of feral cat overpopulation.

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

"The Town of Hempstead is being proactive in combating this serious problem and will be scheduling a number of free spay/neuter events throughout the year," said Councilwoman Angie Cullin. "I urge residents to call today to make a spay/neuter appointment for the feral cats under their care."

Residents of the town can bring up to three feral cats for free spay/neuter. For the safety of all participants we ask that cats be brought in carriers. Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment for the feral cats that they are feeding and plan to bring to the program. 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 to get more information about this program, please call the Animal Shelter at 785-5220. The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located at 3320 Beltagh Ave. in Wantagh.

"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."