Whisker Wednesday

What is Whisker Wednesday?

Our groundbreaking initiative, Whisker Wednesday, is a new program exclusively for the citizens of Weatherford and Parker County! Born from a bold vision by our Shelter Leadership team, we're tackling the surging community cat populations head-on. Traditional methods haven't cut it, so we're stepping up with a fresh approach to truly make a difference. We have set the audacious goal of spaying and neutering an additional 1,200 community cats in an effort to finally move the needle on the community cat overpopulation.

Whisker Wednesday is our monthly commitment to the health and future of our community cats. On the last Wednesday of each month, we invite you to bring in community cats in live traps to the Weatherford Animal Shelter. Here, they'll receive a free spay or neuter and rabies vaccination. Each treated cat will also get a unique notch in their right ear—a badge of honor showing they're part of the solution in controlling the cat population.

We're rolling out the red carpet for the first 100 community cats that arrive at the shelter on this special day. The process is simple: drop off your cats, fill out some quick paperwork, and come back at your designated time for an easy pick-up.

Let's join forces this Whisker Wednesday to make a lasting impact on our community's feline friends. Together, we can change the future, one cat at a time!

How to Participate in Our Monthly Service:

Our service is dedicated to helping control the cat population in Parker County through a humane trapping, vaccination, and spaying/neutering program. Please follow these steps to participate:

Step 1: Mark Your Calendar

- The service is available on the last Wednesday of each month.
- Any changes, including cancellations or rescheduled days, will be promptly updated on our website.

Step 2: Verify Your Eligibility

- Ensure you reside within the service areas of Parker County. This program is designed to support residents of this area exclusively.

Step 3: Prepare Your Cat(s) for the Service

- Each cat must be secured in a live trap.
- Only one cat is allowed per trap to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals during the process.

Step 4: Drop-off Information

- Please bring your trapped cat(s) to the designated drop-off location at 8:00 AM on the service day.
- It's important to be on time to keep the process smooth and efficient for everyone involved.

Step 5: Pickup Details

- Pickup is on the same day. The exact time for pickup will be given to you during the drop-off.
- This ensures you know when to return and helps us manage the process more effectively.

Step 6: Understanding the Services Provided

- Each cat will receive the FVRCP vaccine and rabies vaccine as part of their treatment.
- Additionally, the right ear of each cat will be notched. This is a universally recognized sign that the cat has been altered (spayed or neutered) and vaccinated. No exceptions will be made.

Step 7: Post-Surgery Care

- After pickup, cats should remain in their live traps and be kept in a climate-controlled environment overnight. This is crucial for their recovery from surgery.
- This step helps ensure the safety and comfort of your cat as they recover from the procedure.

Final Note

Thank you for participating in our program to help control the cat population in Parker County in a humane and effective manner. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us through our website.

SCHEDULED SURGERY DATES & RESULTS

EVENT DATE	COMMUNITY CATS FIXED
January 29, 2025	83
February 26, 2025	106
March 26, 2025	103
April 30, 2025	85
May 28, 2025	83
June 25, 2025	112
July 30, 2025	105
August 27, 2025	105
September 24, 2025	92
October 29, 2025	119
November 2025 (TBD)	No services, holiday
December 2025 (TBD)	No services, holiday
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TOTAL GOAL: 1,200 CATS FIXED	FIXED TO DATE: 993