Transports.

Our standard Spay/Neuter fee ranges from $80-$95 depending on the clinic we are scheduling with. It always includes the spay/neuter surgery, rabies + FVRCP vaccines, and round-trip transportation to the clinic from PetSmart on Davis Hwy the day of surgery. A $25, non-refundable deposit is required after your spot has been confirmed. Payment is due in full 72 hours before the transport.

Microchipping, pain medicine, and nail trimming can be added for an additional cost. To review all optional add-on services, please refer to the sign up form for each transport.

  • STEP 1: Prepare for Transport.

    • Pay remaining balance in full 72 hours prior.

    • Review the carrier criteria below this section.

    • Label the certified hard carrier/trap with a card containing:

      • Your Name

      • Phone Number

      • Cat’s Name

      • Cat’s Approximate Age

      • Cat’s Color

      • Spay/Neuter

      • Rabies

      • FVRCP

      • (Optional): Other add ons, i.e. microchip, nail trim, pain meds

      • Ear Tip (Yes/No)

    • Required for hard carriers: A small towel, blanket or pee pad inside hard carrier.

      Recommended: Cover carriers with a lightweight cover (i.e. a cut pillowcase or cut sheet) to place over the hard carrier.

    • Required for traps: Pee pad, cardboard or newspaper on bottom of trap. Remove all food from trap. Cover traps with lightweight cover.

  • STEP 2: Day of Transport.

    • IMPORTANT: No food prior to surgery. Last feeding should not exceed 8 hours prior to drop off due due to cat safety during surgery.

      Please notify us if the cat has accidentally consumed food prior to drop off. Some water is okay.

    • Drop off instructions: Check in and loading is between 5:30-5:45am on the day of transport at the PetSmart on Davis Hwy. (Google Maps link). We meet either in front of the IHOP sign OR in front of the physical Petsmart building. My drivers park in 1 of 2 places.

    • Pick up instructions: Pick up is generally 6pm on the day of transport at the PetSmart on Davis Hwy (Google Maps link). You will receive a pick up text later in afternoon to confirm the specific pick up time.

      At pick up, you will receive an index card with a rabies tag (and pain medication, if purchased).

  • STEP 3: Post Transport Care.

    • After returning home, resume normal food and water practices.

    • Monitor your cat for abnormal behaviors. Your cat may be uncoordinated or sleepy, but should return to normal within 24 hours.

    • Monitor for normal urination. If your cat has not urinated within 24 hours of surgery, call your emergency vet. This is an emergency.

    • Prohibit the cat from licking the surgical site.

    • Do not bathe cat for 2 weeks post surgery.

    • If outside/community cat, keep the cat in a climate controlled space for at least 24 hours following the surgery.

      Note: Pregnant cats should be kept in a climate controlled space for 5-7 days following surgery.

    You will receive paperwork via email within 1 week of surgery to the email provided on the transport sign up sheet.

    For more information on post op care best practices, review the following care guides:

Criteria.

Below are examples of approved and not approved carriers for our spay/neuter transport. If you are unsure if your cat carrier meets the transport criteria, please contact us 48 hours prior to your scheduled transport to certify your carrier.

  • One cat per carrier

  • Hard shell plastic or metal traps only

  • Carrier Dimensions: 24in. x 14in. or smaller

  • Cat must be able to turn around in carrier