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Town of Hempstead Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Program

Hours: Drop-off Sunday 2-4 pm; Monday to Wednesday 7-8 am and 2-4 pm; Thursday 7-8 am and 2 pm; Friday 7-8 am (maximum 3 cats per trapper). On mobile TNR days drop-off is 8-9 am at the listed park.

What it is
Community cats and TNR
Who it helps
Cats trapped within the Town of Hempstead.
Where
Cats trapped within the Town of Hempstead
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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Town shelter program that accepts drop-offs of community cats for TNR surgery, with regular drop-off times at the shelter and mobile TNR days at town parks. Traps can be rented at the shelter.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

Hours: Drop-off Sunday 2-4 pm; Monday to Wednesday 7-8 am and 2-4 pm; Thursday 7-8 am and 2 pm; Friday 7-8 am (maximum 3 cats per trapper). On mobile TNR days drop-off is 8-9 am at the listed park.

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Cats trapped within the Town of Hempstead. Each cat must be in its own two-door humane trap. Kittens under 2 pounds are not eligible.
  • How to get started: No appointment needed. Bring the trapped cat during drop-off hours; the shelter calls to schedule pickup after surgery.

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Sources

Town of Hempstead Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Program official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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