Spay/Neuter

Please help stop the overpopulation of stray and feral cats!

Spay Neuter Information:

  • Spay/Neuter clinics are held several times each month but appointments are necessary
  • All cats and dogs must be healthy and over the age of 3 months and weigh at least 3 lbs. Surgery is performed at the discretion of the veterinarian.
  • For Appointments call 570-386-9241 or email: [email protected]

Surgery Includes:

  • Brief exam
  • Sedation and pain medicine
  • General anesthesia
  • Spay/Neuter by licensed veterinarian
  • Tattoo on Abdomen
  • Vaccinations
  • Ear tipping for feral/stray cats
  • Click HERE for Pre-Op instructions, Rush Veterinary, Tamaqua

Surgery Prices:

  • Surgery fees are CASH only, and due at time of service
  • Stray/Feral Spay/Neuter: $50.00
  • House cats Spay/Neuter: $100.00
  • Dogs: call for pricing as the price usually varies by body weight
  • E collar is an additional fee.  Cats price is $5.00 and Dogs price $10.00

     Trap Neuter and Release Goals:

  • Reduce the population of FREE ROAMING (FERAL) Cats through SPAY/NEUTER to prevent the reproduction of unadoptable/unwanted kittens
  • Reduce the number of stray cats dropped off at animal shelters
  • Educate the public about Trap Neuter Release (TNR) and create a network of volunteers to facilitate the program

Feral Facts:

  • Virtually 100% of feral cats taken to kill shelters are euthanized.
  • The domestic cat population is estimated to be 82 million cats. The feral or free roaming cats may be as high.
  • While 82% of domestic cats are spayed or neutered – only 3% of feral cats are sterilized
  • Most of the 4.5 million cats and kittens euthanized in the U.S. each year are offspring from free roaming cats.

 

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