We require all cats be up-to-date on their rabies and distemper vaccines in addition to having an exam with an Affectionately Cats Doctor BEFORE we schedule them for VSN.
Vermont Spay/Neuter
Calm and compassionate high volume spay/neuter services
Our Mission
We strive to reduce the number of unwanted animals in our region. Spaying females and neutering males is currently the most humane and effective means known to achieve this goal of controlling animal overpopulation. By working with local humane societies, rescue groups, and individuals, we hope to be able to reach out to and serve a large population of animals in our region not currently receiving this care. It is the desire of Affectionately Cats that all have access to these essential services of spaying and neutering, and we are proud to host VSN in this effort.
These services are provided by Dr.’s Long and Berger along with a skilled team of staff and volunteers. We offer the service once monthly on Wednesdays at Affectionately Cats. The cost to spay a female is $200 or $100 to neuter a male. We accept credit/debit card payments as a pre pay option or cash only due at the time your cat is admitted.
What’s included
Pain control
Anesthesia and pain control injection during the surgery, providing a full 24 hours of relief. Additional pain relief tablets available and recommended.
Additional Services
While your cat is with us, there are services we can provide for an additional fee.
Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS Testing
Feline Leukemia is a very contagious virus in cats, spread through contact with bodily fluids. It can be fatal, typically within a few years of infection. If your cat goes outdoors, they should be tested and then vaccinated (vaccine available through separate appointments).
Feline AIDS is transmitted through saliva and typically seen in fighting and outdoor cats. Testing is important, because AIDS-positive cats should be kept indoors and receive more frequent veterinary check-ups and parasite treatment, to help them continue to live a fairly normal life.
Microchipping
Microchipping allows you to locate your cat if he/she is ever lost and brought to a humane society where they can read the tiny chip that was inserted under your cats skin. The chip has your contact information.