Spay and Neuter

H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation performs spay and neuter surgeries
on cats and dogs by appointment only Monday-Thursday.

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Surgery Requirements for Dogs

  • Over 8 weeks (2 months) of age.
  • Under 10 years old.
  • Over 2 pounds in weight.
  • Under 80 pounds in weight.
  • No serious health conditions (seizures, coughing/sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, severe skin conditions, c-section, etc).
  • If female and has had puppies, it must have been at least four months since she gave birth.
  • Note: H.O.P.E. will perform surgery on dogs that are in heat or pregnant.
  • We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that all dogs be up to date on vaccines prior to surgery
  • H.O.P.E. Spay and Neuter Clinic does NOT perform surgery on the following:
    • Pets with histories of c-sections or any history of abdominal surgery.
    • Pets with histories of seizures
    • Dogs over 10 years of age.
    • Dogs over 80 pounds.
    • Brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds: French Bulldogs, English bulldogs, pugs.  (Boxers okay).
    • Cryptorchid (undescended testicles)
  • These pets must be seen through our wellness program. See our wellness program website to make your appointment here.

Surgery Requirements for Cats

  • Over 8 weeks (2 months) of age.
  • Under 10 years old.
  • Over 2 pounds in weight.
  • No serious health conditions (seizures, coughing/sneezing, vomiting, diarrhea, severe skin conditions, c-section, etc).
  • If female and has had kittens, it must have been at least three months since she gave birth.
  • Note: H.O.P.E. will perform surgery on cats that are in heat or pregnant.
  • We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that all cats be up to date on vaccines prior to surgery.
  • H.O.P.E. Spay and Neuter Clinic does NOT perform surgery on the following:
    • Cats with histories of c-sections or any history of abdominal surgery.
    • Cats with histories of seizures
    • Cats over 10 years of age.
    • Brachycephalic (flat-faced) breeds: Persians
    • Sphynx
    • Cryptorchid (undescended testicles)
  • These pets must be seen through our wellness program. See our wellness program website to make your appointment here.
Doctor and Cat at HOPE Animal Foundation

Before your pet’s surgery, don’t forget…

  • Adult pets must not have food after 12:00am the night before surgery (water is ok). Puppies and kittens 4 months of age and under may eat regularly, no changes needed

After your pet’s surgery, remember…

Keep your pet from running, jumping, playing, swimming, etc. for at least two weeks.

If your pet begins to lick, bite, or chew at their incision site you MUST
put an e-collar (“cone of shame”) on your pet or he/she could re-open the incision site.  Male cats do not need the cone.

We will re-check your pet for $15 if you think there might be an issue from surgery.

Rechecks appointments can be made on our website or you can walk-in Monday – Thursday 10:00am -12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

Post operative instructions are sent with your confirmation email, but it can also be found here.