Feral Cat Adoption & Placement, Inc. (FCAP) is a non-profit all volunteer organization that provides an avenue for the sterilization, adoption and placement of feral cats and feral kittens in this community.  This information sheet will provide you with the necessary information you need to use the FCAP Free Spay Days.

WHAT IS AN FCAP SPAY DAY

FCAP holds a free Spay Day once a month on a Sunday for feral cats and feral kittens. FCAP does not sterilize personal pets or friendly strays that the caller is keeping as a personal pet. FCAP does not sterilize stray cats that are being place for adoption through animal welfare agencies. If you have found a friendly stray that you are keeping as a personal pet, please call the Piedmont Communities Spay / Neuter & Wellness Clinic at 336-299-3060 or the SPCA of the Triad at 336- 375- 3222 for low-cost services. FCAP does not have paid employees to trap or transport feral cats to or from the Spay Day for you. At the FCAP Spay Day, all feral cats/ kittens (12- weeks of age or older) are sterilized, vaccinated for rabies and distemper and receive a left ear notch to indicate participation in the program.  The cats also receive additional injections such as ivermectin for internal parasites and penicillin to prevent post-operative infection.  

WHAT CATS AND KITTENS ARE ELLIGBLE FOR FREE SERVICES

Only feral cats and feral kittens are eligible for services.  Feral kittens must be 12- weeks of age or older as the state of North Carolina will not recognize a valid rabies vaccine if the kitten is under 12- weeks of age.  If you are seeking sterilization for a social cat or kitten, please call the Piedmont Communities Spay/ Neuter & Wellness Clinic or the SPCA of The Triad for low cost services. You must be able to re- release the cats back where you are trapping them and the caregiver(s) and land owner(s) must be able to sign a caregiver contract assuming the long term care of the cats.

HOW DO I SCHEDULE A CAT OR KITTEN FOR THE SPAY DAY

Any one that wants to use the Spay Day Clinic must call the FCAP voice-line at 336-378-0878 and leave a message on line one. You must call every time you want to use the Spay Day Clinic.  FCAP does not have a waiting list and does not automatically put you on the list from one month to the next. All FCAP volunteers must follow this procedure. You will receive a call back to discuss your situation and the number of cats that can be sterilized and the date of the Spay Day.

HOW DO I CATCH THE CATS AND KITTENS TO BE STERILIZED

FCAP requires that all cats and kittens arrive in humane traps.  FCAP has humane traps you may borrow with a deposit of $50.00 per trap.  FCAP returns your deposit once the traps are returned.  You must be able to come to Trap Pick-Up Night to pick-up your trap(s) and fill out your paperwork.  The date will be indicated when you are contacted to confirm your participation at the Spay Day. FCAP does not permit any feral cats or feral kittens to arrive in cat carriers, kennels or make-shift cages.

HOW DOES FCAP PROVIDE THIS FREE SERVICE AND HOW MANY CATS CAN BE STERILIZED AT EACH CLINIC

Dedicated veterinarians, vet techs, vet assistants and general volunteers donate their time on the Spay Day to help sterilize the feral cats/ kittens. FCAP pays for medical supplies needed to perform surgeries, give vaccines and to rent the facility. The number of feral cats and feral kittens that can be sterilized at a Spay Day is based upon the number of individuals that donate their time, the architectural constraints of the building and the number of people calling to request assistance.

WHAT IF I NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE AND/ OR CANNOT USE THE SPAY DAY CLINIC

The Piedmont Communities Spay/ Neuter & Wellness Clinic or the SPCA of The Triad sterilize feral cats and can be reached at the numbers listed below.  You can call those clinics for specific details and fee schedules.

• Piedmont Communities Spay/ Neuter & Wellness Clinic- (336) 299- 3060
• SPCA of The Triad- (336) 375- 3222