Do you have a question about our Spay/Neuter Clinic, our TNR program, pet care related to surgery, or another clinic-related topic? We'd love to hear from you! But before you call or email, please check to see if your issue is addressed below.
- When can I bring a feral/community cat to the Spay/Neuter Clinic for the TNR program?
- When will I pick the cat up after surgery?
- How many cats can I bring at a time through the TNR program?
- How do I bring more than one cat at a time for the TNR program?
- What is the cost associated with TNR and what does that include?
- Do you offer additional services and what are those costs?
- What if I cannot afford the $20?
- What can I use to transport the cat to the clinic?
- Where can I get a trap?
- Why does the cat have to be in a trap? Why can’t I just use a carrier?
- How old do the cats have to be?
- Do you only accept cats from York County?
- I have a cat on my property that just had kittens, how long do I need to wait to have her spayed?
- I have a Pit Bull and saw that you offer a discount for those. How do I schedule this appointment?
- What hours is the clinic open?
- What do I do if my pet needs a recheck?
- How do I schedule an appointment for the spay/neuter clinic?
- Do I have to live in York County to utilize the services of the spay/neuter clinic?
- Do you spay and neuter rabbits?
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When can I bring a feral/community cat to the Spay/Neuter Clinic for the TNR program?
Monday through Thursday between 8 and 8:30 am – one cat per person per day, and all cats must arrive in a humane trap.
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When will I pick the cat up after surgery?
The next day between 8-8:30am at the clinic entrance.
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How many cats can I bring at a time through the TNR program?
We allow one cat per person per day for our TNR program as a walk-in.
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How do I bring more than one cat at a time for the TNR program?
Make an appointment by emailing clinic@ycspca.org.
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What is the cost associated with TNR and what does that include?
The cost is $20 and that includes the spay/neuter surgery, a rabies vaccine, and ear tipping of the left ear. A veterinary technician will examine the cat after he/she is under anesthesia and alert the doctor of any abnormalities. You will be contacted by phone while the cat is under anesthesia if further treatment is recommended.
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Do you offer additional services and what are those costs?
We offer the following additional services:
Distemper vaccine: $20
FeLv/FIV/Heartworm test: $18
Flea and tick preventative (cost is based upon weight) -
What if I cannot afford the $20?
You can contact SNAP of PA for financial assistance at 717-732-5377.
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What can I use to transport the cat to the clinic?
A humane trap covered with a blanket or towel.
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Where can I get a trap?
You can rent a trap from the shelter for a cash deposit of $60 that is refunded once the trap is returned on the agreed upon date and in the same condition it was when rented.
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Why does the cat have to be in a trap? Why can’t I just use a carrier?
Cats must arrive in a humane trap for safety reasons. It is dangerous for both the animal and staff to handle free-roaming cats with unknown Rabies vaccination status. There is a very high risk of a staff member being bitten if they must transfer them from a carrier to a trap.
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How old do the cats have to be?
Cats must be 3 lbs. minimum, which is typically about 12 weeks of age. Cats must be 12 weeks of age to receive a Rabies vaccine, which is why this weight limit is in place.
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Do you only accept cats from York County?
No, we accept cats for our TNR program from anywhere.
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I have a cat on my property that just had kittens, how long do I need to wait to have her spayed?
She can be spayed at any time. Just let us know she is a nursing mother so that she can go home same day.
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I have a Pit Bull and saw that you offer a discount for those. How do I schedule this appointment?
You will need to send a picture of your pet to clinic@ycspca.org and you must live in York County to be eligible for the Pit Bull discount.
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What hours is the clinic open?
7am - 4:30 pm
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What do I do if my pet needs a recheck?
You can walk in with a recheck between 9 am and 2pm. You will go to the front door of the shelter and tell them you are here for a recheck for the clinic.
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How do I schedule an appointment for the spay/neuter clinic?
You can schedule an appointment online or by visiting the Spay/Neuter Clinic section of our website to learn more before scheduling. If you do not have access to a computer or the internet, you can schedule via phone by calling 717-764-6109 ext. 302. Please be prepared to pay at the time of scheduling.
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Do I have to live in York County to utilize the services of the spay/neuter clinic?
No, you do not have to live in York County. We accept anyone from any location.
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Do you spay and neuter rabbits?
No, that is not a procedure that we perform at the Spay/Neuter Clinic. Please contact a primary care veterinarian for rabbit spay/neuter.
