Frequently Asked Questions

You can schedule your pet’s appointment online or by calling us at (770) 304-7911.

Feral cats must be brought in using a humane trap. Traps are available for a $100 refundable deposit.

More information is available here.

Clinic patients: Drop off at 7:30 AM, pick up at 4:00 PM.

Snip Ship patients:

• Pick up at 8:30 AM
• Tuesday/Wednesday return: 2:00 PM the following day
• Thursday return: 9:00 AM the following day

Financial assistance applications are available on our website or can be mailed to you upon request.

No food after midnight. Pediatric patients under four months old should have 1/4 cup of food at 6:00 AM on the day of surgery.

The entire process (pre-medication, preparation, surgery, and recovery) generally takes about an hour, but it can vary by pet.

Yes! Our experienced veterinary team has over 30 years of experience and follows the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance National Spay/Neuter Response Team (NSNRT) method, ensuring the safety of your pet. We can safely perform as many as 40 surgeries per surgeon daily. Please call us with any concerns before scheduling.

Important Note: Pets with a history of seizures should have anesthetic procedures at a full-service veterinary clinic.

Take-home pain medication is available for purchase ($10) and is recommended for all pets. For cats, pain medication is applied topically at the clinic and is effective for up to two weeks. For dogs, oral pain medication will be provided with instructions for administration.

Rabies vaccinations are required annually for dogs and cats in Georgia. See our Vaccinations page for a complete list of recommended vaccines.

Yes, microchipping is available for $25. This includes the microchip, insertion, and registration.

The preferred age is 12 weeks, but we can spay/neuter healthy pets weighing at least 2 pounds. We reserve the right to refuse service at the discretion of our veterinarian.

Patients six years and older require a pre-surgical “mini panel” blood test to assess their overall health. This test costs $75 and can be performed on the day of surgery. We reserve the right to refuse service at the discretion of our veterinarian.

This varies, but cats can get pregnant as young as five months old, while dogs typically experience their first heat cycle between 6-8 months old.

Heat cycles generally last 2-3 weeks in cats and dogs, but this can vary.

Dogs: 58-68 days

Cats: 63-65 days

Yes, but this will terminate the pregnancy.

• There is no additional cost for spaying during the first trimester.
• A $15 fee per trimester applies in the second and third trimesters to cover additional care and fluids.

All surgeries carry some risk, and that risk is elevated during pregnancy or a heat cycle.

We recommend waiting until puppies/kittens are weaned (around 5-7 weeks) to avoid complications. A flank spay is available for an additional $25 if the mother is still nursing.

• Keep your pet calm and quiet for 7-10 days.
• Prevent licking or chewing at the incision.
• Dogs should be leash-walked only.
• Cats should be confined to a small room to prevent jumping.
• We recommend keeping pets indoors during recovery.

This is a small tattoo that indicates your pet has been spayed/neutered.

Yes! This can introduce bacteria and lead to infection.

• We recommend pain medication ($10) for comfort.
• An e-collar or cone is strongly encouraged for dogs ($8).
• Bitter Apple spray can be applied around the incision (not directly on it).
• Do not apply anything else to the incision.
• Call us immediately if you have any questions or concerns about the incision site.

YES! Dr. Kathryn L. Haines, our full-time veterinarian with over 30 years of experience, performs surgeries. We also have several part-time veterinarians on staff.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, we receive grant funding and donations, allowing us to offer affordable spay/neuter services.

We only provide spay/neuter services. Please see our Partners page to contact a local rescue group for re-homing assistance.

Vaccines/testing are offered at the time of surgery or during our scheduled vaccine clinics (see our Vaccine Clinic Days page). We focus on surgery patients Monday-Thursday and do not treat sick or injured pets.

Our prices are already as low as possible. Exceptions may be made for families who qualify for financial assistance or during special grant-funded programs.

Heartworm prevention is available for pets seen at our clinic within the last 12 months with a negative heartworm test. Please come between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to avoid peak check-in/checkout times.

If your pet has been seen within the last 12 months, we can fill/refill your prescription at the clinic or through our online pharmacy. Please come between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to avoid peak check-in/checkout times.

We do not provide paper prescriptions. Medications can be purchased at the clinic, through our online pharmacy, or from the pharmacy of your choice. When ordering online, ensure the owner’s information matches what we have on file to avoid delays.