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Community Cat Initiative (TNR)

Spay / neuter clinic · 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton, OH 45417

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website · How we check

The short version

Trap-neuter-return for stray and feral cats. Each cat is fixed, gets a rabies shot and flea treatment, and is ear-tipped. Cost is free to $5 per cat, based on your city or township. Cats must come in a humane trap.

  • Appointment only, no walk-ins
  • Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
  • Prices are on their site (3 listed below)

Who can use it

For stray or feral cats with no owner. Germantown residents pay nothing. In other places the cost depends on whether your city or township partners with the program.

  • Unowned stray or feral cats only
  • Cats must arrive in a live humane trap; cats not in traps are turned away
  • Appointment needed before you bring cats in
  • Only healthy adult cats with claws and a food source are returned outside

How to get in

Email tnr@hsdayton.org or fill out the online form to set a time. You can also call (937) 965-4400. Germantown residents call (937) 268-7387.

Email: tnr@hsdayton.org

When

By appointment only.

Cities and townships in the Dayton area that partner with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton

What it costs

Community cat spay or neuterFree to $5
Trap rental$1 per day
Trap deposit$75

What they do

  • Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program
  • each cat is vaccinated for rabies, treated for fleas, spayed or neutered, and ear-tipped
  • trap rentals
  • training and education

For cats.

Good to know

Rent a trap at the main shelter if you need one. Kittens and older cats are not put back outside. Friendly cats may go up for adoption if there is room.

We read this on the provider's own website on Nov 5, 2026: hsdayton.org/programs-services/community-cat-initiative, hsdayton.org/veterinary-care/spay-and-neuter, hsdayton.org/veterinary-care/dayton-humane-veterinary-hospital, ci.germantown.oh.us/stray-cats. Spot a mistake?

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Dayton Humane Spay & Neuter Clinic

Spay / neuter clinic · 1661 Nicholas Road, Dayton

Cat spay/neuter $75

Low-cost spay or neuter for pet cats and dogs, Monday to Friday by appointment. Cats are $75. Dog neuter starts at $135 and dog spay at $160, based on weight.

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website

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SICSA Spay & Neuter

Spay / neuter clinic · 8172 Washington Church Rd., Dayton

Cat spay/neuter from $60

Spay or neuter for pet cats and dogs, booked online and paid in full when you book. Male cats are $60. Lower prices if you get Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, WIC or a housing voucher.

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website

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SICSA Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)

Spay / neuter clinic · 8172 Washington Church Rd., Dayton

TNR surgery for outdoor community cats, with rabies and FVRCP shots and an ear tip. $55 per cat, or $10 with code TNR2026 for a limited time. Free for Kettering, Centerville and Washington Township residents with a code.

Checked Nov 5, 2026 on the clinic's website

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