The Need
Each day, an estimated tens of thousands of dogs and cats are born in the United States, resulting in tens of millions of animals born annually.
Humans have been entrusted to care for their domesticated friends, but sadly, there are not enough loving homes available for every animal born. Animal overpopulation and overcrowding are the result.
A single litter of dogs and their offspring can result in over 60,000 animals born over a 6-year time span. For cats, that number is just below 400,000. Most pet parents are not able to address the needs of the 4-8 puppies and 3-6 kittens born into each new household litter.
Ten to twelve million dogs and cats will die—in the wild, or in shelters by euthanization—each year.
The Solution
Spaying and neutering is the surgical removal of the reproductive organs in female and male animals, respectively. It helps reduce the number of generational dogs and cats at risk while bestowing additional benefits for your pet, including:
♣ Prevention of reproductive cancers (uterine, ovarian, testicular)
♣ Reduced risk of breast tumors and prostate problems
♣ Improved behavioral and emotional health
The procedure is performed safely by a trained veterinarian, takes between 2-90 minutes*, and has been a routine part of responsible pet ownership for over 50 years.
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Dogs
The cost of our spay and neuter program for dogs is $30 and includes: surgery, pain medication, e-collar, rabies and DAPP vaccination, and microchip. Optional pet licensing is $20 additional.
Dogs must be at least 4 lbs. and no longer nursing. Please refer to the chart below for minimum age requirements by size:
♣ Small Breeds (<25 lbs.): 5 to 6 months old, usually before the first heat cycle
♣ Medium Breeds (25–50 lbs): 6 to 9 months old
♣ Large Breeds (50–90 lbs): 12 to 15 months old, to allow proper bone and joint growth beforehand
♣ Giant Breeds (>90 lbs): 15 to 18 months old, to lower the risk of hip dysplasia and other joint disorders
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Cats
The cost of our spay and neuter program for cats is $20 and includes: surgery, pain medication, rabies and FVRCP vaccination and microchip. Optional pet licensing is $20 additional.
Cats of all sizes must be at least 4 lbs. and no longer nursing. Please refer to the chart below for the minimum age requirement:
♣ All cats must be at least 4 weeks old. The ideal age for this procedure is between 4 and 5 months of age.
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Registration
If you are interested in having your pet spayed or neutered at an upcoming clinic, please complete our registration form to request an appointment. Once your registration is reviewed, we will contact you with options the next available appointment.
Planning Your Visit
Although the actual procedure takes between 2-90 minutes based on sex, size, and pet type, please expect your pet to spend a few hours at the clinic, allowing time for check-in, initial physical assessment, the surgery itself, and surgical recovery time.
What to Expect after the Procedure
The following are expected in some patients after surgery. These conditions should be monitored closely but generally do not need to be evaluated by a veterinarian:
♣ Mild redness, bruising, or swelling around the incision, which should resolve in 5-7 days
♣ Mild redness or irritation of the shaved skin, commonly caused by pre-surgical shaving and should resolve in 3-5 days
♣ A small, firm bump under the incision that is not red, painful, or warm to the touch, often due to a minor reaction to the stitches; it should resolve in 7-14 days as the stitches dissolve
♣ Delayed defecation for 24 hrs
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Questions? Contact us here and a friendly shelter agent will be happy to help!