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Emancipet Austin "Free Days" Mobile Clinic

Spay / neuter clinic · Austin, TX

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/neuterFree
Rabies vaccineFree
MicrochipFree
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.

We read this on the provider's own website on Nov 1, 2026: emancipet.org/austin-mobile-clinic, austintexas.gov/animal-services/free-and-low-cost-services. Spot a mistake?

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Austin Animal Services Community Cats Program (SNR and TNR)

Assistance program · 7201 Levander Loop, Austin

Feral cat surgery free

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.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the program's website

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Austin Humane Society Community Cat Program

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.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the clinic's website

By appointmentRules apply

Texas Humane Heroes Spay/Neuter Clinic

Spay / neuter clinic · 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander

Cat spay/neuter $100

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.

Checked Nov 1, 2026 on the clinic's website

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