Frequently Asked Questions:

PLANNING ON BRINGING YOUR PET TO THE SPAY STATION?
Then please read carefully...

SURGERY FEES:
FREE to those on public assistance. At the time of service, present photo ID and proof of participation in SSD/SSI, Major VA Disability, WIC, Section 8 housing, TANF or other State or Federal public assistance programs, or Food Stamps*.

*Needs further documentation. Please call for clarification.

For those not on public assistance:
Cat neuter (males) - $30
Cat spay (females) - $35
Dog neuter (males) - $50
Dog spay (females) - $60

Kitten Special - Bring your mama cat and we'll spay/neuter the kittens at no charge. Kittens must be 3 pounds or 3 months old but
less than 6 months old. Certain conditions apply. Please call for clarification.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:**
Micro-chipping - $20 - Most animals that are euthanized in shelters because they are not claimed by their owner are not micro-chipped.

Cat Vaccination - FVRCP-C
(Rhinotracheitis, Calci, Panleukopenia, Chlamydia) $10
FELV (Leukemia) $10
Cat Rabies - $10

Dog Vaccination - Rabies $10
DA2PPv(Distemper, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus) $10
Flea Control (Advantage) cats-$10/dogs-$10(single dose good for one month)

Pain Control - $10
Round Worm or Tape Worm meds - $10
Earmite Treatment- $10
Cat carriers - $5

**Additional services are ONLY available for pets having surgery on the Spay Station.

First come, first serve. Exceptions include In-heat or pregnant females. Pets of people on public assistance or low-income are our TOP PRIORITY.

PROCESS:
The coordinator arrives approximately 6:00am and begins the check-in process. Services are provided first come, first served and you should be to the location as early as possible. Those arriving before the coordinator are free to start a list of who arrives in which order; however, preference may be made from some animals at the complete discretion of the Spay Station staff. Arriving early, especially with dogs, is strongly recommended. It is the responsibility of each client coming to the Spay Station to ensure that once the coordinator arrives, they are checked in and on the list.

The Spay Station arrives approximately 7:30 am (traffic permitting) and after a short set-up process, all of the animals having surgery are loaded. This is also when a pick-up time will be announced.

RULES:

Because surgery on dogs requires more time and recovery space for dogs is limited, we generally allow 1 dog and 2 cats per household per day. However, you are welcome to bring additional pets in the event that not all of our surgery space will fill. Also, we can sometimes accommodate giant breed adult dogs (Great Dane, St Bernard, mastiffs) with prior arrangement. Please call to inquire.
Dogs must be at least 4 months old.
Kittens must be at least 3lbs.
Dogs must have a well fitted collar and be on a leash, and each individual cat must be confined in it's own individual carrier or pillow case. (please clearly label carriers with your last name)
Pet owners must bring 2 towels per pet. They will be returned that day.
Anesthesia can be hard for older animals to handle. Blood work is recommended for pets over 5 years of age and required for pets, 8 years or older. Please bring results that are no more than 2 weeks old with you the day of surgery. Our veterinarian has the right to turn away any pet if they feel blood work is needed prior to surgery.
Animals should have no food or water after midnight the evening prior to surgery except kittens & puppies (4 months old), who should be fed and given water, up to half their usual amount.

DOG CHECKLIST:

Puppies are at least 4 months old
No food or water after midnight the night before surgery except 4 month old puppies which should be fed and given water, up to half their usual amount.
Dogs 5-8 years of age - consider blood work, 8 years of age & older – blood work required. Bring blood work results no more than 2 weeks old.
Well fitted collar or harness and leash
Bring 2 towels per pet, which will be returned
Bring cash for services

CAT CHECKLIST:

Kittens are at least 3lbs
No food or water after midnight the night before surgery except 4 month old kittens which should be fed and given water, up to half their usual amount.
Cats 5-8 years of age - consider blood work, 8 years of age & older – blood work required. Bring blood work results no more than 2 weeks old.
Each cat must have its own carrier (marked with your last name) or pillowcase
Bring 2 towels per cat, which will be returned
Bring cash for services

FAQ:

Q.My pet is in heat. Can she still have surgery?
A.Yes.

Q.My cat has a litter of kittens that are still nursing. Can she have surgery?
A.Cats with a litter can have surgery once the kittens reach 8 weeks of age. Don’t forget, we have a kitten special! Bring in your mama cat to be spayed and we’ll spay/neuter the kittens at no charge! Kittens must be 3 lbs for surgery.

Q.It’s recommended I arrive early. Just how early do I need to arrive?
A. It’s difficult to give an exact time as the number of people that arrive early varies each day. Most clients arrive between 5am and 6:30am.

Q.Do you keep my pet overnight?
A.No. All pets must be picked up the day of surgery. A pick-up time will be announced at load up time.

Q.My pet just needs vaccinations or micro-chipping? Can I have those services done at the Spay Station even though my pet isn't having surgery?
A.No. All "additional services" listed above are only available for pets having surgery on the Spay Station.

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