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Fort Worth Launches Mobile Clinic for Free Pet Sterilization

Fort Worth Animal Care and Control is deploying a mobile unit to provide complimentary spay, neuter, and microchipping services to residents starting in mid-July.

Sasha Esparza

July 2, 20261 min read

Mobile Pet Clinic - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Mobile Pet Clinic - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Fort Worth Animal Care and Control has introduced a new mobile initiative designed to deliver complimentary veterinary procedures directly to local neighborhoods. The program, known as the Chip & Snip service, will begin accepting appointments on July 18. Residents are able to schedule these services through the agency’s online portal.

The mobile unit will carry out spay and neuter surgeries as well as microchipping for pets. All medical procedures will be conducted by a licensed veterinarian. The city stated that the primary goal of this mobile clinic is to increase accessibility for pet owners and to support responsible animal care within the community.

City officials highlighted that this new effort builds upon recent work by the agency. Since the start of 2026, Fort Worth Animal Care and Control has completed more than 5,000 sterilization surgeries. The introduction of the mobile trailer aims to extend this reach into areas with the highest demand for such services.

Chris McAllister, the assistant director for Fort Worth Animal Care and Control, emphasized the collaborative nature of the program. He noted that the mobile unit allows the agency to partner with residents in their own communities, making essential veterinary care more convenient and available to those who need it most.

Details regarding the specific neighborhoods that will be visited first or the schedule for subsequent stops were not provided in the initial announcement. Further information on the operational timeline for the mobile clinic is not yet clear.

Source: star-telegram.com.

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https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article316351107.html

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Sasha Esparza

Sasha Esparza writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Fort Worth.

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