FELINE SPAY/NEUTER INFO
WHEN: A Reduced Cost Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic is offered EVERY FRIDAY (unless posted otherwise)- as listed on WHAT'S HAPPENING.
APPOINTMENTS: Please contact Greys and Strays at 717-304-9987 OR greysandstrays@comcast.net if you have any questions. NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED FOR FRIDAY BUT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT MORE THAN 2 FEMALES/PERSON/HOUSEHOLD/ADDRESS/VEHICLE OR 2 UNKNOWNS/PERSON/HOUSEHOLD/ADDRESS/VEHICLE or 2 TRAPS/PERSON/HOUSEHOLD/ADDRESS/VEHICLE for SPAY/NEUTER. You can bring as many animals as you want for vaccinations.
CATS MUST BE HEALTHY FOR SURGERY. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR CAT CANNOT BE ON ANTIBIOTICS ETC AT THE TIME OF SURGERY. If your cat was previously on antibiotics we recommend s/n 2-4 wks post therapy, which is dependent on the reason for the medication in the first place. Any cat deemed unhealthy, for WHATEVER reason, too thin etc will NOT be spayed or neutered. If you just applied a flea/tick prevention product, dewormer or ear mite med do not bring your cat for surgery for a few days since some cats can have reactions to those topical products. House cats OVER 5 yrs of age MUST have an exam and blood work HERE before spay/neuter.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: You will need to provide proof of distemper and rabies vaccinations. We will NOT give distemper at the time of surgery. If you do not have proof of a rabies vaccination, one is required. Though it is not ideal, we will administer a rabies vaccine at the time of spay/neuter to unvaccinated cats. WE REQUIRE A RABIES VACCINATION FOR EVERY CAT. You can decline the distemper vaccine and sign the waiver, however, it is ideal to have vaccinations, deworming, examination etc done before spay/neuter. S/N will only be performed 2 weeks after vaccinations--this means, if your cat was vaccinated with FVRCP, Rabies, or Leukemia, please wait 2 weeks after those vaccines to bring in for S/N. We do like females to weigh at least 4# and be at least 18 wks of age, if possible. Ideally we like cats to be spayed and neutered by 5 mos of age. We understand that vaccinations prior to S/N for feral or TNR cats is impossible and will give rabies at the time of S/N. We also understand that some cats trapped cats will weigh less and be younger than 4-5 mos of age.
Due to the fact that we see outbreaks of Panleukopenia, aka Distemper, in our area we highly recommend vaccination before spay/neuter. You can read about this deadly virus on this site.
COSTS/CONSENT FORM: Feline Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Clinic Liability Form Please click on this form to view costs,etc. If you cannot personally drop off your cat you will need to send this completed consent form along with the person transporting your cat OR a signed letter giving us permission to perform surgery. If your female is pregnant or lactating, in heat, has a hernia, or there are any other complications at the time of surgery additional costs will be incurred.
DROP OFF: 8am. IF YOU ARRIVE LATER THAN 8AM WITH YOUR CAT, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THAT DAY. WE DO NOT CHECK IN BEFORE 8AM. MALES ARE CHECKED IN FIRST, THEN FEMALES, AND THEN TRAPS. BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR CAT!!!! DO NOT STAND OUT IN THE RAIN, THE SNOW, THE HEAT, WAITING IN LINE!! ANYONE HERE AT 8 AM WILL GET CHECKED IN THAT DAY. CHECK IN WILL TAKE TIME AND YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PROOF OF VACCINATIONS AND CASH OR MONEY ORDER FOR CHECK IN.
CARRIERS: PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PROPER CARRIER AS LISTED HERE WE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR CAT FOR SURGERY.
Cats must be in SEPARATE, SECURE HARD CASE CARRIERS-NO HARNESSES OR LEASHES FOR CATS--SEPARATE: THIS MEANS ONE CAT PER CARRIER; YOU CANNOT PUT 2 CATS IN THE SAME CARRIER; NO HARNESSES); SECURE: THIS MEANS DO NOT BRING A BROKEN CARRIER OR A DUCT TAPED CARRIER OR A CARRIER HELD TOGETHER WITH NAILS, SCREWDRIVERS, WIRE, STRING, ETC ETC ETC-we do not want your cat to escape; HARD CASE: THIS MEANS DO NOT BRING A SOFT CASE CARRIER OR ANYTHING CONSTRUCTED OUT OF CARDBOARD; (cats prefer carriers with top and front openings);
PLEASE PUT SOMETHING IN THE CARRIER TO ABSORB WASTE LIKE a fleece, towel, shred or newspaper
DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BECAUSE THESE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT ALL: anything constructed out of cardboard( carrier/box/etc), litter boxes, wire crates, dog kennels large enough for a 50# dog, hay or straw, cat leashes, harnesses, wash baskets, hampers, duct taped carriers, suitcases, flimsy bags, boxes, duct taped trash cans, 5 Gallon buckets, picnic baskets, picnic basket style carriers that only open from the top and NO SOFT CARRIERS
IF TOWELS ETC ARE SOILED THEY WILL BE DISCARDED.
YOU CAN BRING FERAL/TNR CATS IN THEIR TRAPS BUT PLEASE COVER THEM TO REDUCE THEIR STRESS. If you want to bring a carrier to recover your feral in after surgery that is fine. Fear Free recommends covering carriers with a towel to decrease anxiety, spraying the towel with Feliway 30 minutes before transport, playing soft music on the trip or Through a Cat's Ear CD, and placing the carrier on the floor behind the passenger seat.
PAYMENT: Payment is due at the time of DROP OFF and is cash or money order only. There is NO pay on pick-up.
FOOD/WATER: No food after 12am for adult males or 4am for kittens and females and no water restrictions.
PICK UP: To be determined each Friday--Our normal pick up time is 6pm and it will never be before 6pm. BUT, pick up time could be later depending on the amount of cats we have. You will be informed of pick up time in the am. It could be 8pm, 10pm or later. Cats will not be discharged until fully awake for the safety of the cat.
Discharge Instructions: You will be provided with a copy at time of drop off. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS SO THAT YOU CAN PROPERLY CARE FOR YOUR CAT AFTER SURGERY!!!! Feline Surgery Discharge Instructions
WHEN: A Reduced Cost Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic is offered EVERY FRIDAY (unless posted otherwise)- as listed on WHAT'S HAPPENING.
APPOINTMENTS: Please contact Greys and Strays at 717-304-9987 OR greysandstrays@comcast.net if you have any questions. NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED FOR FRIDAY BUT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT MORE THAN 2 FEMALES/PERSON/HOUSEHOLD/ADDRESS/VEHICLE OR 2 UNKNOWNS/PERSON/HOUSEHOLD/ADDRESS/VEHICLE or 2 TRAPS/PERSON/HOUSEHOLD/ADDRESS/VEHICLE for SPAY/NEUTER. You can bring as many animals as you want for vaccinations.
CATS MUST BE HEALTHY FOR SURGERY. THIS MEANS THAT YOUR CAT CANNOT BE ON ANTIBIOTICS ETC AT THE TIME OF SURGERY. If your cat was previously on antibiotics we recommend s/n 2-4 wks post therapy, which is dependent on the reason for the medication in the first place. Any cat deemed unhealthy, for WHATEVER reason, too thin etc will NOT be spayed or neutered. If you just applied a flea/tick prevention product, dewormer or ear mite med do not bring your cat for surgery for a few days since some cats can have reactions to those topical products. House cats OVER 5 yrs of age MUST have an exam and blood work HERE before spay/neuter.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: You will need to provide proof of distemper and rabies vaccinations. We will NOT give distemper at the time of surgery. If you do not have proof of a rabies vaccination, one is required. Though it is not ideal, we will administer a rabies vaccine at the time of spay/neuter to unvaccinated cats. WE REQUIRE A RABIES VACCINATION FOR EVERY CAT. You can decline the distemper vaccine and sign the waiver, however, it is ideal to have vaccinations, deworming, examination etc done before spay/neuter. S/N will only be performed 2 weeks after vaccinations--this means, if your cat was vaccinated with FVRCP, Rabies, or Leukemia, please wait 2 weeks after those vaccines to bring in for S/N. We do like females to weigh at least 4# and be at least 18 wks of age, if possible. Ideally we like cats to be spayed and neutered by 5 mos of age. We understand that vaccinations prior to S/N for feral or TNR cats is impossible and will give rabies at the time of S/N. We also understand that some cats trapped cats will weigh less and be younger than 4-5 mos of age.
Due to the fact that we see outbreaks of Panleukopenia, aka Distemper, in our area we highly recommend vaccination before spay/neuter. You can read about this deadly virus on this site.
COSTS/CONSENT FORM: Feline Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Clinic Liability Form Please click on this form to view costs,etc. If you cannot personally drop off your cat you will need to send this completed consent form along with the person transporting your cat OR a signed letter giving us permission to perform surgery. If your female is pregnant or lactating, in heat, has a hernia, or there are any other complications at the time of surgery additional costs will be incurred.
DROP OFF: 8am. IF YOU ARRIVE LATER THAN 8AM WITH YOUR CAT, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED THAT DAY. WE DO NOT CHECK IN BEFORE 8AM. MALES ARE CHECKED IN FIRST, THEN FEMALES, AND THEN TRAPS. BE CONSIDERATE OF YOUR CAT!!!! DO NOT STAND OUT IN THE RAIN, THE SNOW, THE HEAT, WAITING IN LINE!! ANYONE HERE AT 8 AM WILL GET CHECKED IN THAT DAY. CHECK IN WILL TAKE TIME AND YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PROOF OF VACCINATIONS AND CASH OR MONEY ORDER FOR CHECK IN.
CARRIERS: PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PROPER CARRIER AS LISTED HERE WE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR CAT FOR SURGERY.
Cats must be in SEPARATE, SECURE HARD CASE CARRIERS-NO HARNESSES OR LEASHES FOR CATS--SEPARATE: THIS MEANS ONE CAT PER CARRIER; YOU CANNOT PUT 2 CATS IN THE SAME CARRIER; NO HARNESSES); SECURE: THIS MEANS DO NOT BRING A BROKEN CARRIER OR A DUCT TAPED CARRIER OR A CARRIER HELD TOGETHER WITH NAILS, SCREWDRIVERS, WIRE, STRING, ETC ETC ETC-we do not want your cat to escape; HARD CASE: THIS MEANS DO NOT BRING A SOFT CASE CARRIER OR ANYTHING CONSTRUCTED OUT OF CARDBOARD; (cats prefer carriers with top and front openings);
PLEASE PUT SOMETHING IN THE CARRIER TO ABSORB WASTE LIKE a fleece, towel, shred or newspaper
DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS BECAUSE THESE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT ALL: anything constructed out of cardboard( carrier/box/etc), litter boxes, wire crates, dog kennels large enough for a 50# dog, hay or straw, cat leashes, harnesses, wash baskets, hampers, duct taped carriers, suitcases, flimsy bags, boxes, duct taped trash cans, 5 Gallon buckets, picnic baskets, picnic basket style carriers that only open from the top and NO SOFT CARRIERS
IF TOWELS ETC ARE SOILED THEY WILL BE DISCARDED.
YOU CAN BRING FERAL/TNR CATS IN THEIR TRAPS BUT PLEASE COVER THEM TO REDUCE THEIR STRESS. If you want to bring a carrier to recover your feral in after surgery that is fine. Fear Free recommends covering carriers with a towel to decrease anxiety, spraying the towel with Feliway 30 minutes before transport, playing soft music on the trip or Through a Cat's Ear CD, and placing the carrier on the floor behind the passenger seat.
PAYMENT: Payment is due at the time of DROP OFF and is cash or money order only. There is NO pay on pick-up.
FOOD/WATER: No food after 12am for adult males or 4am for kittens and females and no water restrictions.
PICK UP: To be determined each Friday--Our normal pick up time is 6pm and it will never be before 6pm. BUT, pick up time could be later depending on the amount of cats we have. You will be informed of pick up time in the am. It could be 8pm, 10pm or later. Cats will not be discharged until fully awake for the safety of the cat.
Discharge Instructions: You will be provided with a copy at time of drop off. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS SO THAT YOU CAN PROPERLY CARE FOR YOUR CAT AFTER SURGERY!!!! Feline Surgery Discharge Instructions
