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Pre-Surgical Instructions

The following guidelines are pre-surgical requirements set by The Humane Society to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. The Humane Society makes no exception to these guidelines, so please read them carefully.

  • Surgeries are performed Monday-Friday by appointment only.  Check-in is between 7:15am-8:00am. A $10 late fee will apply for any individual arriving after 8:15am, with no exceptions.
    No pets will be accepted after 8:30am.
  • Pick-up is between 4:00pm-5:00pm the same day of your pet’s surgery.
  • All pets must be in good health.
  • Unless presented at time of application, all pets must either have written proof of rabies and distemper vaccinations or be scheduled to receive them.
  • All dogs must be on a leash.
  • Domestic cats must be free of all collars and/or harnesses and must come in separate clean, hard plastic carriers with working gated fronts.  Soft carriers, cardboard boxes, etc. are not acceptable.  They place our staff and your pet at risk.
  • Feral cats must be in humane traps with only one cat per trap, and you must also bring separate clean, hard plastic carriers for them. Feral cats require appointments and may be brought in between 8:00am-9:00am, Monday-Friday. Individuals bringing in feral cats prior to 8:00am may be subject to a wait. Feral cats may be required to stay overnight at the discretion of the veterinarian on staff.
  • Your pet should receive NO FOOD, WATER or INGEST ANY SUBSTANCE* after 6:00pm the day before surgery.
    *Including but not limited to:  grass, bark, pinecones, bones, rocks, candy and/or food wrappers, rainwater, etc.
Animals not meeting these requirements are subject to rescheduling at the sole discretion of The Humane Society. The Humane Society reserves the right to refuse any animal. All surgical deposits are non-refundable. Complication fees for late arrivals, rescheduling, unsuitable carriers, etc. may be levied. Pick up times may vary depending upon surgical performance. The Humane society reserves the right to hold pets overnight.
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