Services

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does spay neuter mean?
  • A spay is a surgery that removes the ovaries and uterus from a female animal. It eliminates the possibility of ovarian and uterine infection and cancer and can also reduce the risk of mammary gland tumors.
    
    A neuter is a surgery that removes the testicles from a male animal. It prevents testicular tumors in male dogs and can also reduce aggressiveness and roaming behaviors.
• Does a licensed veterinarian perform the surgeries?
  • Yes. We have full-time veterinarians on staff, all licensed in the state of North Carolina, and all with special advanced training in spay neuter. NC state law mandates that any person performing surgery on an animal be a licensed veterinarian by the North Carolina State Veterinary Board. You can view our veterinarians' credentials on the About Us page.
• What is the cost?
  • The cost is determined by the sex and type of the animal. You can view our pricing by clicking here.
• What forms of payment do you accept?
  • We accept all forms of payment EXCEPT checks and Care Credit.
• Can I walk in with my animal for a surgery?
  • No. All appointments need to be scheduled in advance. The fastest way to schedule is to click here.
• What are your drop off and pick up times?
  • Drop off time: 7:30 a.m. (we cannot accept animals after 8:00 a.m.)
    Pick up time: Dogs – 3:00 p.m. on the same day of surgery
    Cats – Our protocol is to keep our cats overnight to ensure their safety and a smooth recovery from surgical anesthesia.
    Cat pick up is the next day at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Norman and Pineville locations and the next day at 7:30 a.m.
• Can you give my cat/dog vaccinations while he/she is there?
  • Yes. We offer vaccinations and testing to our surgery patients at a reduced price on the day of their pet's scheduled surgery. Click here for pricing.
• Do you administer pain medication to my pet?
  • Yes. Pain medicine is given during the surgery.
    DOGS: Receive an injection of an anti-inflammatory medication post operatively that will last for 24 hours. Another anti-inflammatory and pain medication, Carprofen, is in your discharge packet. You should start this medication (which is labeled and cut up in the correct dosage) the morning after surgery. Male dogs should have 3 days of this medication and female dogs should have 5 days of this medication. Additional pain medication may be sent home with animals that had a more complicated surgery.
    CATS: Receive a long acting pain reliever injection called Buprenorphine SR (sustained release). No additional pain medicine is required as this injection will provide pain relief for 3 days.
• Can you microchip my pet?
  • For a $25 fee, we can microchip on surgery days or when we provide low cost medical services. The company that provides our microchips is called Save This Life.
    
    This chip has technology that allows the person who finds our lost pet to “google” the number on the chip which then sends the pet owner a text or email with a map of where the lost animal has been found. The $25 fee is also good for the lifetime of your pet (there are no additional fees for changing your contact information)
• Do you perform surgeries on community cats?
  • Yes.  Please email TNR@standforanimals.org to schedule and for questions about community cat policies and procedures.
• Can spaying my pet help reduce the chances for breast (mammary gland) cancer?
  • Yes. Mammary gland cancer in pets can be reduced if they're spayed early. For dogs and cats spay before her first heat. In unspayed female dogs, mammary gland tumors are among the most common tumors and at least 50% are cancerous. In unspayed female cats, mammary gland tumors are less common than in dogs, but 85% are cancerous and deadly.

Spay Neuter Pricing

 

(Please be sure to check out the monthly special)

Dog Spay (female)	$109
Dog Neuter (male)	$75
Dogs between 40lbs – 84lbs	+$15
Dogs over 84lbs	+$30
Cat Spay (female)	$50
Cat Neuter (male)	$40
Above fees include post-op pain medication
Pricing for Additional Services Available:
Dog Vaccines (at the time of surgery)
Rabies - 1 year (required)	$12
Rabies* - 3 years	$12
DHAPP (Distemper/Parvo) - 1 year	$12
DHAPP (Distemper/Parvo) - 3 year	$12
Bordetella (kennel cough)	$15
Heartworm test	$15
Leptospirosis	$15
Cat Vaccines (at the time of surgery)
Rabies - 1 year (required)	$12
Rabies* - 3 years	$12
FVRCP (distemper/upper respiratory)- 1 year	$12
FVRCP (distemper/upper respiratory)- 3 year	$12
Feline Leukemia	$15
FELV/FIV combo test	$25
Additional Services
(available on the same day as surgery)
Microchips	$25
Nail trim	$5
Heartworm and flea prevention available based on weight
Deworming (based on weight)	$10+

 

*Proof of a previous rabies vaccine is required before a 3 year shot vaccine can be given, per NC state law.

 

PUPPY AND KITTEN PACKAGES

Start your pet off on the right foot!

Our puppy and kitten packages can be started as early as 6 weeks of age.

One price includes your pets' fix and first year of core vaccines. Spay and neuter surgery can be performed as early as 4 months. When purchasing the package please note that surgery must be completed within 6 months of purchase.

Puppy Package - $120

Includes spay neuter, series of distemper/parvo vaccines, rabies vaccine and deworming.

Add Bordetella (kennel cough vaccine) - $20

Add Leptospirosis Vaccine - $20

Add microchip - $25

Kitten Package - $110

Includes spay neuter, series of FVRCP and FELV vaccines, rabies vaccine and deworming.

Add combo test - $25

Add microchip - $25