In 2005 we expanded our Spay and Neuter clinic services. We are very excited to announce the SAFE Care Feline Spay Neuter Clinic, opening February 7, 2005.

SAFE Care is a permanent clinic housed at SHFC, under the ownership of Betsy Pethick, DVM. Dr. Pethick brings 19 years of experience to the clinic, including 9 years performing pediatric spay/neuter surgery.

Licensed by the NC Veterinary Medical Board, SAFE Care is also available to the general public who need low cost spay/neuter services for their feline pets. Below you'll find information on the following topics:

Why We Do This Clinic Fees & Services How Our Clinic Works How To Participate (Sign-Up Form)

Like you we are acutely aware of the problems caused by pet overpopulation. We are also aware of the limited resources that all of us face with ever-increasing medical expenses.

To help rescuers and members of the community, SAFE Haven for Cats offers low cost spaying and neutering for cats and kittens at our clinic four days a week, Monday through Friday. We provide services to stray and feral cats as well as for pets.

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The fee is $75 per cat or less and includes:

• A thorough medical exam
• An FVRCP (distemper) vaccine
• A one year rabies vaccine (given to cats 12 weeks of age and over)
• Spaying or neutering (including pain medication)
• Nail trim and ear cleaning

Available at an extra charge are:

• Testing the animal for FeLV/FIV (Feline Leukemia & Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) - $25 per cat
• Treatment with Revolution for fleas, worms, ear mites - $15 per cat
• 6 Mos Treatment with Revolution for fleas, worms, ear mites - $70 per cat
• Pregnant cats - $10-$20 per cat
• Lactating or cryptorchid cats - $10-$20 per cat
• Microchipping - $25 per cat
• Soft Claws (nail caps) - $20 for front paws per cat

We are accepting vouchers from AnimalKind's $20 Fix and the SPCA Spay/Neuter Voucher Program.

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This program is available to all healthy cats of 12 weeks or older. Kittens must be in good condition and weigh at least 2.5 pounds (usually around 12-15 weeks).

The cat should not have any food after 7 p.m. the night before. Water is fine to leave out. Kittens (under 3 pounds) should eat in the morning before they come as they normally would. Cats should arrive at the clinic between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. in individual clean PLASTIC carriers or traps. One carrier per cat. No cardboard carriers please. For your convenience, carriers are available at the clinic for $22.00-$27.00. Feral cats should be transported in traps. Please bring a separate clean plastic cat carrier to go home in. Payment is received at drop off in the morning only. We cash, check or credit card.

Pick up time is between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (6:00 p.m. on Mon). If you want to have your cat tested for FeLV/FIV, please review this information about these diseases so that you will understand their causes and the implications for your cat. Each cat goes home with written discharge instructions and a medical record with rabies tag and certificate.

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Please complete our Spay & Neuter Clinic Form below. We will confirm an appointment date with you and answer any specific questions you have at that time. To save time please download our Medical Release Form and bring the completed form to your scheduled appointment. Driving Directions to the shelter are available on our Contact Us page.

We realize catching feral cats is not an exact science so we are willing to work with you over a period of several different days or weeks to get these cats trapped and sterilized. A limited number of humane traps are also available from SAFE Haven free of charge.

We hope you will be able to take advantage of this service. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at clinic@safehavenforcats.org. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

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