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Dakin Feral Cat Spay/Neuter (TNR)

Hours: Feral cat surgery Tuesdays and Wednesdays by reservation; admission and discharge at 9:15am

What it is
Community cats and TNR
Who it helps
Feral cats from Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties only.
Where
Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Subsidized spay/neuter for feral (untouchable) outdoor cats brought in humane traps. Package includes surgery, ear tip, pain medication, and rabies and FVRCP vaccines. Cats stay overnight. Humane traps can be borrowed from Dakin's Springfield Animal Resource Center with a refundable deposit.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 171 Union Street (entrance on Dale Street), Springfield, MA 01105

Hours: Feral cat surgery Tuesdays and Wednesdays by reservation; admission and discharge at 9:15am

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Feral cats from Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties only. One cat per trap, 2 traps per client or colony; all cats are ear-tipped. Kittens must be at least 8 weeks and 3 pounds.
  • How to get started: Email the clinic through the website at least one week ahead with the expected arrival date, and wait for confirmation before setting traps. To borrow a trap, email Dakin's Springfield office for an appointment.

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Sources

Dakin Feral Cat Spay/Neuter (TNR) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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