Giving care to outdoor cats and reducing the number born without homes.
Our services increase the health and wellness of community cats while proactively reducing the number of animals being born without homes in our community. Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR) has been shown to be the most humane, most efficient, and least costly method of stabilizing community cat populations. We offer free or affordable services to feral cats you bring to our facilities.
Return-to-Field services
We provide free spay/neuter surgery, administer rabies and FVRCP vaccinations, and mark cats with a painless ear tip clip. This service is intended for community cats residing in the District.
Supporting rescue groups
We work with many rescue groups to support their TNVR programs.
Walk-ins & Appointments
No appointment necessary for rescue groups or individuals with community cats residing in the District. Just drop off on surgery days. Please call us at (202) 888-VETS to answer questions, or set up an appointment for a large number of cats or for cats residing outside the District.
PLEASE NOTE: We will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. No community cat services will be available.
Please complete the form below for EACH cat you will be bringing for surgery.
The following optional services are available for community cats. Please note on the form when dropping off if you would like optional services.
Our veterinary team provides high quality care for your pets at more affordable pricing than private veterinary practices.
Contact your local BVSPCA if you have more questions about what to do with found kittens.
Pet overpopulation continues to be an overwhelming concern across the United States. According to data from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately three to four million enter animal shelters each year. Of these, nearly 75% are euthanized.
Bearing the brunt of the increasing feline overpopulation, most human societies and animal shelters advocate for early cat spay and neuter. For decades, the recommended age for
Vets suggest twice-yearly checkups for older pets, but what about the babies? For dogs, the standard age to be able to spay or neuter is 6-9 months, with that being said, puppies as young as 8 weeks old can be spayed or neutered if they are healthy. As for cats, the rule of thumb is typically anytime after 8 weeks. Always check with your vet to determine the best time to get your fur baby “fixed.” So often kittens and puppies go without being spayed or neutered due to the spay and neuter cost. However, there are some real health benefits that far out way any of the financial concerns you might have about the spay and neuter cost. With that being said, a lot of states and counties have created low-cost spay/neuter programs that make surgery easily affordable and accessible!
We all know that your pet is more than just a pet. So, of course, we want to keep them around as long as possible! Spaying/ neutering helps to prevent uterine infections and drastically decreases the amount of yes, breast cancer, in females. These conditions are fatal in 50% of dogs and nearly 90% of cats according to
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We’re waiving adoption fees for ALL ADULT (6 months+) DOGS & CATS through June 21.
FREE spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and a microchip for dogs residing in Washington, DC!
We offer low-cost pet care, including wellness exams, vaccines, and preventative care. Appointments are required.
