Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the clinic's website · How we check
The short version
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 9am to 3pm. Upcoming: Nov 6, Dec 5 at Del Valle (3614 FM 973); Nov 12, Nov 28, Dec 12 at Dove Springs Rec Center (5801 Ainez Dr); Nov 14, Nov 20, Dec 10, Dec 18, Dec 26 at Garrison Park (6001 Menchaca Rd); Nov 19, Dec 11 at Gus Garcia Rec Center (1201 E Rundberg Ln); Nov 7, Dec 4 at Montopolis Rec Center (1200 Montopolis Dr); Nov 5, Nov 21, Dec 3, Dec 17 at St. John's (7500 Blessing Ave); Nov 13 at Turner-Roberts Rec Center (7201 Colony Loop Dr); Dec 19 at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park (12138 N Lamar Blvd).
Next dates
Thu, Nov 12 · 6am to 5pm · Dove Springs Rec Center
Fri, Nov 13 · 6am to 5pm · Turner-Roberts Rec Center
Sat, Nov 14 · 6am to 5pm · Garrison Park
Thu, Nov 19 · 6am to 5pm · Gus Garcia Rec Center
Fri, Nov 20 · 6am to 5pm · Garrison Park
Sat, Nov 21 · 6am to 5pm · St. John's Community Center
Sat, Nov 28 · 6am to 5pm · Dove Springs Rec Center
Thu, Dec 3 · 6am to 5pm · St. John's Community Center
Parks and recreation centers in Austin and Del Valle: Garrison Park, Dove Springs, Gus Garcia, Montopolis, St. John's, Turner-Roberts, Walnut Creek and the Del Valle softball fields
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
Feral cat surgery $25
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.
Nonprofit spay and neuter clinic in Leander: $200 for dogs, $100 for cats. Book online with a $30 deposit. Surgery check-in is 8:15 to 9am, Tuesday to Friday.