Free spay or neuter for dogs and cats on a mobile clinic that visits Austin parks and rec centers. Austin and Travis County residents only. No appointment: line up at 6am, first come, first served, and spots run out.
Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed
Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
Prices are on their site (12 listed below)
Who can use it
Only for pets of people who live in the City of Austin or Travis County. Not for rescue groups or shelters.
No feral cats
Up to 3 pets per person per visit
Very large dogs may not fit the surgery kennels; space for big dogs runs out fast
How to get in
No appointment. For surgery, arrive by 6am and put your name on the list with Emancipet staff. Surgery spots are first come, first served and not guaranteed. Other care is walk-in during clinic hours.
When
Several days a month at rotating sites. Surgery sign-in 6am to 8am; pick up by 5pm (you get a text). Other pet care about 8 or 9am to 2 or 3pm. Upcoming: Sept 25, Oct 8 and Oct 24 at St. John's (7500 Blessing Ave); Sept 26, Oct 1, 9, 17 and 29 at Garrison Park (6001 Menchaca Rd); Oct 3 and 31 at Dove Springs (5801 Ainez Dr); Oct 10, 22 and 30 at Gus Garcia (1201 E Rundberg Ln); Oct 23 at Montopolis (1200 Montopolis Dr).
Parks and recreation centers in Austin and Del Valle: Garrison Park, Dove Springs, Gus Garcia, Montopolis, St. John's and others
What it costs
dog or cat spay/neuter
Free
rabies vaccine
Free
microchip
Free
DAP vaccine (dogs up to 19 weeks)
Free
FVRCP vaccine (cats up to 5 months)
Free
bordetella vaccine
$17
leptospirosis vaccine
$17
FeLV vaccine
$17
heartworm test
$20
FeLV/FIV test
$20
flea, tick and heartworm prevention (dogs)
$7-$22/month
office visit fee
$20
What they do
free spay/neuter surgery on Free Days
free rabies vaccine
free microchip
free DAP for puppies up to 19 weeks
free FVRCP for kittens up to 5 months
low-cost bordetella, lepto and FeLV vaccines
dewormers
flea, tick and heartworm prevention
heartworm test
FeLV/FIV test
nail trims and anal gland expression
For dogs, cats.
Good to know
No food after midnight the night before surgery; water is fine. Dogs on leash, each cat in its own carrier. Bring your pet's records, water, and shade for the wait. Keep flat-faced breeds in an air-conditioned car until called. Clinics may close early on very hot days.
Free spay or neuter, rabies shot and ear tip for unowned outdoor cats in Austin and unincorporated Travis County. Drop off 1 or 2 cats at the shelter, Monday to Friday 11am to 5pm, no appointment. Or ask for volunteer trappers by email.
Spay / neuter clinic · 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin
Spay or neuter plus rabies shot for unowned outdoor cats trapped in Travis County, $25 per cat. Book a clinic spot online first; no walk-ins. Cats must come in a covered humane trap.
Free spay or neuter for dogs and cats at large multi-day clinic events a few times a year, for Austin and Travis County residents. Shots, microchip and flea and tick prevention come free with surgery. Drop in early; first come until full.