Antietam Humane Society has a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. We are able to provide surgery services for stray/feral cats within our service area as well as owned cats within Franklin County.
Please read through all instructions below and on the scheduling page prior to scheduling your appointment.
Payment is due at the time of scheduling.
Thanks to an incredibly generous donor, if we can earn $5,000 or more in donations in 2023, she will match the donations up to $5,000. Please consider contributing to the costs of the clinic and donating toward the efforts today, and thank you for caring about our community cats!
TNVR – $40.00/cat Male or Female
This price includes the surgery cost, 1-year rabies vaccine, and an ear-tip to identify the cat has been altered.
**ALL TNVR cats must be in a live trap, get an ear-tip, and a rabies vaccine. No exceptions. Cats not in a live trap will be turned away and you will not receive a refund for your surgery spot**
AHS rents traps for our TNVR program. Please contact the shelter to inquire.
All TNVR cats must be at least 3 months old and weigh more than 3 pounds. Kittens that are unsocialized, but at least 3 months of age are safe to return to their location.
Additional charges may apply if the cat is pregnant, in heat, a cryptorchid, or has an umbilical hernia. Should the cat need to be treated for fleas or tapeworms or receive an antibiotic injection due to illness or injury, you will be charged for these services at the time of pick-up.
Male – $75, includes 1-year rabies vaccine
Female – $100, includes 1-year rabies vaccine and tattoo to indicate she has been altered
Additional Services with surgery:
FeLV/FIV testing – $30
Microchipping w/lifetime registration – $25
Flea Treatment – $20
Additional Pain Meds (3 days worth) – $15
Distemper Vaccine – $10
Nail Trim – $10
Ear Cleaning – $10
E-Collar – $5
House cats must be 6-months of age or older and must have proof of FeLV/FIV testing. If you do not have proof of testing, we will perform a test before surgery for an additional $30 (this is to ensure we keep all cats in the clinic and the shelter as safe as possible and are able to schedule the day’s surgeries accordingly. We will still alter cats that test positive). Should we see live fleas at the time of surgery, your cat will be treated and you will be charged $20 for flea treatment at the time of pick up. If we see tapeworm at the time of surgery, your cat will be treated with an injection of praziquantel for an additional $10. We also offer the first distemper vaccine for $10. The booster must be done at your regular vet or another local clinic as we are not able to provide follow-up appointments. Your cat will receive pain medication at the time of surgery. You may purchase 3 additional days worth of pain medication for $15.
Before putting your pet under anesthesia, we recommend having pre-anesthetic blood work taken at your regular veterinary office 10-14 days prior to your scheduled surgery.
Our veterinary staff is highly trained with many years of experience and does everything in their power to ensure a successful surgery; however, because of the unknown history and fractious nature of stray/feral cats, we are unable to perform any physical exam prior to sedating the cat. Please assess the cat once trapped to determine illness, as it is unsafe to anesthetize an animal that is unhealthy. It is your responsibility to ensure your house cat is healthy prior to surgery. This should be verified by your regular veterinarian. We are unable to guarantee the outcome of any surgery.
Please note – this is exclusively a surgery clinic. We do not perform other wellness exams, nor do we offer follow-up visits. Cats must be healthy prior to surgery, which should be verified by your regular veterinarian. We have a vet in our clinic one day a week; should your cat need treatment for any reason after surgery, that must be done at your primary vet.
**Additional charges may apply if the cat is pregnant, in heat, a cryptorchid, or has an umbilical hernia. Should the cat need to receive an antibiotic injection due to illness or injury, you will be charged for these services at the time of pick-up.**
