Emporia Animal Shelters Partner for Feral Cat Clinic

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and Street Cats Club team up to expand spay/neuter services through mobile trailer.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:22pm

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Two animal welfare organizations in Emporia, Kansas - Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and Street Cats Club - are joining forces to launch a new Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) clinic for the city's feral cat population. The partnership will utilize Prairie Paws' newly introduced mobile trailer to provide spay and neuter services as part of the ongoing TNR program led by Street Cats Club.

Why it matters

Feral and stray cats are a persistent issue in many communities, leading to overpopulation, public health concerns, and animal welfare challenges. This collaboration between Prairie Paws and Street Cats Club aims to humanely manage the local feral cat population through expanded access to affordable spay/neuter services, a key component of effective TNR programs.

The details

The new mobile trailer from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter will serve as a key resource in providing spay and neuter services as part of Street Cats Club's Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) program. The clinic is now accepting appointments every Thursday and Friday, with the cost set at $135 for dogs and $85 for cats.

  • The partnership between Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and Street Cats Club was announced on April 2, 2026.
  • The mobile TNR clinic is now accepting appointments every Thursday and Friday.

The players

Bailey Estes

A representative from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter who discussed the new partnership and mobile trailer.

Victoria Partridge

A representative from Street Cats Club who highlighted the collaboration and ongoing TNR efforts.

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter

An Emporia-based animal welfare organization that is providing a mobile trailer to support the TNR program.

Street Cats Club

An Emporia-based animal welfare group that is leading the local Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) efforts for feral cats.

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What they’re saying

“The collaboration will allow the newly introduced Prairie Paws mobile trailer to support Street Cats Club's ongoing efforts to humanely manage the local feral cat population.”

— Victoria Partridge, Street Cats Club

“The goal behind the trailer has always been to build partnerships within the community rather than replace existing efforts. She adds Prairie Paws hopes to expand education and provide additional support to organizations already doing the work.”

— Bailey Estes, Prairie Paws Animal Shelter

What’s next

The mobile TNR clinic is now accepting appointments every Thursday and Friday. Those interested in signing up can visit prairiepaws.org for more information.

The takeaway

This partnership between Prairie Paws Animal Shelter and Street Cats Club demonstrates the power of collaboration in addressing complex community issues like feral cat overpopulation. By combining resources and expertise, the two organizations are able to expand access to affordable spay/neuter services and further the goals of their respective TNR programs.