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Spay and Neuter Assistance

EVERYDAY IS SPAY DAY AT DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY!

Spaying and neutering your pets is so important that DCHS makes sure all cats, dogs, and rabbits are always spayed or neutered before they are adopted from our shelter.  Altering animals already living in our community is also important to us, and we have a low-cost spay/neuter program to provide an oppourtunity for low-income pet owners to have their pets spayed or neutered. 

Our services are for those in financial need. 

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Thanks to a generous gift from Ruth Vetter
we are able to offer $8 surgeries on ALL CATS for a limited time!!!


OUR SERVICES

Companion Cat Male/Female: $40  Currently $8 

Free-Roaming/Feral Cat Male/Female: $40 Currently $8

Dog Male: $75 

Dog Female: $100 


INCLUDED in the above prices:

  • Surgical sterilization
  • Distemper vaccine 
  • Rabies vaccine
    • ONLY available to feral/free-roaming cats.
    • Ear tip required to receive vaccine.
  • Pain relief injection at the time of surgery

*** No price reductions are given if any of the above are declined.

Additional services available:

  • Microchip: $8 
  • E-Collar: $10 
  • Take Home Pain Medication: $10 
    • (Available for dogs only.)


APPOINTMENTS

 

Due to our current large waitlist numbers and very limited clinic availability, at this time we are no longer able to add clients and their cats to our waitlist.  In order to continue to help community cats while awaiting the funds for our new Mt. Horeb facility we have had special events at our DCHS main location.  With the busy season upon us we cannot continue these outreach efforts while caring for both Dane and Rock county animals.  As soon as we have our Mt. Horeb Clinic doors open, we will be taking appointments from those on our waitlist.  Once they are taken care of, we will lift our waitlist restrictions and be accepting appointments again.  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure we are giving all of our animals the best care possible!

Please note, we are still taking names on our waitlist for both dogs and bunnies.


 

PRE-SURGERY REQUIREMENTS

CATS 

  • Minimum age for surgery: 
    • Both Males & Females - Must be a minimum 2 pounds and healthy.  

      • In general, cats reach this weight between 8-12 weeks of age.

    • New Mom - Must be 8 weeks post-partum

  • Maximum age for surgery:
    • Both Males & Females - Maximum of 7 years old
  • Must be transported in a carrier/trap. The cats will still be influenced by their anesthesia at the time you pick them up. It is required for the cat's safety that they be in a secure carrier/trap for the ride back home. If you bring more than one cat on the same day, they must travel in individual carriers/traps. Placing two cats together in that condition is a small space is not recommended.
  • Fasting before surgery. 
    • Kittens (under 6 months of age) - NO fasting in p.m. 1/2 amount of food in a.m.
    • Young adults & Adults (6 months of age and older) -  YES fast in p.m. starting at 9p.m. and NO food in a.m.
    • Ferals - If you are using food as bait to trap a cat, please use only a small amount.
  • Water should always be available

 

DOGS

  • Minimum age for surgery: 
    • Males - Must be a minimum 3 months old and have both testicles descended
    • Females - Must be a minimum 4 months old
    • New Mom - Must be 8 weeks post-partum
  • Maximum age for surgery:
    • Both Males & Females - Maximum of 7 years old
  • Must be on leash or in a carrier.
  • Fasting before surgery. 
    • Puppies (under 6 months of age) - NO fasting in p.m. 1/2 amount of food in a.m.
    • Young adults & Adults (6 months of age and older) -  YES fast in p.m. starting at 9p.m. and NO food in a.m.
  • Water should always be available

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY FOR OUR PROGRAM

Qualifying owners must present one of the following:

Wisconsin Forward Card, Quest card, College/University ID, Military ID, Letter confirming current unemployment compensation

*We understand that you may not have proof of need and do consider circumstances on a case by case basis with supervisor approval.  

Pit Bulls & Pit Bull Mixes: No income qualifer needed. 

Feral/Free Roaming Cats:  No income qualifer needed.




Spay/Neuter Assistance Partners in Dane County

Dane County Friends of Ferals partnered with DCHS through Maddie's Fund Spay/Neuter Project to help end the problem of pet overpopulation in Dane County. Their generosity and dedication to spay/neuter efforts will help bring us closer to the goal of finding a caring home for every animal that comes through our doors. Dane County Friends of Ferals offer low-cost spay/neuter services and operates completely independently from DCHS and each other. Please contact them directly for more information on their services or to set up an appointment.

DCFoF Logo Dane County Friends of Ferals
(608) 467-4067
www.daneferals.org