The quest to manage the free-roaming cat population in Dallas took a collaborative new stride as Dallas Animal Services (DAS) partnered with the Spay Neuter Society. The partnership expanded the city's community cat program, which offered subsidized surgical procedures for community cats, as long as residents provided a Service Request number through 311 specific to the City of Dallas.
Effective the previous day, the Spay Neuter Society began accepting up to 10 walk-in feral cats from Monday to Thursday. The walk-ins were directed to the clinic at 1260 W Round Grove Road #400, Lewisville, TX 75067, with check-ins closing off at 9 a.m. or once capacity was reached. Trappers were advised to arrive by 8 a.m. to secure their spot, a process that aimed not only to control the population but also to boost animal welfare throughout the city.
Residents interested in participating in the expanded initiative could find further details and guidelines on the BeDallas90 website. The site provided comprehensive information on how to take advantage of the Spay Neuter Society’s walk-in feral cat clinics and elaborated on the goals and workings of the Community Cat Program. This community-focused effort was a boon to those concerned with the wellbeing of Dallas's feral feline population.