Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Program

Feral cats (non-pet felines, living in outdoor environment) have reached epidemic numbers on Long Island. 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 offering free spaying or neutering of feral cats in our area.

A $5,000 grant from the PETCO Foundation will further support the town's Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) program for feral cats. Spay/neuter surgeries will be scheduled Monday through Fridays, by appointment only. Appointments must be made in advance by calling the Animal Shelter at 785-5220, extension 4630, or e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Town residents may bring in up to three feral cats for free spay/neuter, and are asked to arrive at the animal shelter between 7:30 AM and 8 AM on their appointment day. For the safety of all participants, each feral cat must be brought to the shelter in its own trap. Cats may be picked up in the afternoon, the same day as the surgery. Spayed/neutered feral cats should be transported back to the release site after the appropriate recovery time. Space is limited and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of residency must be provided.