Checked Oct 21, 2026 on the clinic's website · How we check
The short version
Free spay or neuter for El Paso community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return. Call or email to book a clinic slot. Every cat must come in a humane live trap and gets a rabies shot and an ear-tip. You do the trapping and the driving.
Appointment only, no walk-ins
Not for everyone: check who qualifies below
Prices are on their site (1 listed below)
Who can use it
For free-roaming community cats: feral cats, untamed strays and friendly abandoned cats.
Every cat must arrive in an approved, humane live trap, even friendly ones
All cats are ear-tipped
No other shots or procedures are offered
No trapping or transport help
How to get in
Call the Mary Speer Program team at (915) 838-5536 or email maryspeer@hselpaso.org to book a spot at a scheduled clinic.
Low-cost spay or neuter for El Paso city residents, done at partner clinics. Cats $65 to $85, dogs $110 to $145. Shots, a microchip and a city license are included. Ask for a spot online; you pay when staff call to book.
Spay / neuter clinic · 5001 Fred Wilson Ave., El Paso
Feral cat surgery free
Free spay or neuter for outdoor community cats. Bring trapped cats to the shelter by appointment, Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 6pm. Cats are fixed, vaccinated, ear-tipped and returned where they were found. Up to 5 cats per person per day.
Spay / neuter clinic · 9521 Socorro Rd., Suite B3, El Paso
Free spay or neuter, shots and microchip for El Paso County residents' pets. Email to book; the clinic is usually booked 3 to 4 weeks out. Only healthy pets are accepted.