
Information on our TNVR Program
Here at Paws 2 Help we are dedicated to help reduce the large population of Unspayed / UnNeutered Feral cats so we offer an affordable low cost Spay/Neuter service to our community.
If you would like to schedule for this service please make sure to
READ THIS PAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY SO YOU ARE WELL INFORMED ON POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
REQUIREMENTS:
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Though it is required to make an appointment for a Feral Spay/Neuter, we do understand that it is not always easy to capture the animal on or before surgery day and we can reschedule if needed. Please email us at paws.reception@paws2help.org.
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MUST BE IN AN APPROPRIATE HUMANE FERAL TRAP to qualify for Feral pricing and for procedure to be done. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
(If you do not have one we have a limited amount for rental. A deposit of $75 is required )
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NO CATS IN BOXES, BAGS, REGULAR PET CARRIERS, BIRD CAGES, COOLERS, or ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FERAL TRAP.
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Female cats are required to remain contained/indoors for up to 2 weeks post surgery (NOT TO BE RELEASED OUTDOORS). This is for the well being and safety of the animal due to the healing process.
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Male cats should be held for 24 hours.
POLICIES:
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Spay/Neuter Surgery will NOT be performed if the Surgeon considers the cat to be unfit for surgery due to physical condition observed. Person(s) will be contacted to pick-up the cat(s).
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Kittens can be sterilized at 16 weeks of age weighing no less than 2 lbs. Kittens that enter a trap with the mother cat may be too young to Spay/Neuter and will be held with and returned to the mother Cat unsterilized.
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All Feral cats Will have required vaccines done at time of procedure.
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If Cat is found to be POSITIVE for Feline Leukemia or Feline AIDS it will be euthanized to prevent further spread of the Virus.
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ALL FERALS will have their left ear tipped, NO EXCEPTION.
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We will not accept traps with “Material” inside. Make sure to have cage covered.
DROP OFF:
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No food after midnight the night before and No food in the Am OR WE CANNOT PERFORM THE SURGERY. Water is ok until the time of surgery.
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Arrive between 8 AM and 9 AM for check in at the WPB location and 8:30 AM for the Jupiter location.
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We will call you the day before to confirm the surgery to go over pricing.