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Capital Area Animal Welfare Society
Cat Spay/Neuter Programs 2008
www.caaws.org
LSU
SPAY DAY
Spay Day is offered by the LSU Vet School. Cat Haven is running the
2008 program, with CAAWS and Spay Baton Rouge participating. The $25/cat
fee includes the spay/neuter, ear tip (if needed,) and vaccinations (kittens
must be 4 mos. of age for the Rabies vaccination.) In addition to feral
and stray cats, this program is offered to low-income families as well as
families who take in stray cats/kittens. Anyone unable to pay the $25/cat
for feral colonies can receive assistance from the CAAWS Feral TNR Program,
although, donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. CAAWS offers
loan traps (with sec. dep.) for trapping ferals.
Spay Day occurs once a month, usually the 2nd Sunday of each month, except in
cases of holidays or LSU events. The spay/neuter slots are available by
appointment only--no walk-ins, and apply to cats only. The cats are
brought to the LSU Small Animal Clinic between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. on Spay Day,
and must be picked up around 4:00 p.m. that same day. Pre and post op
instructions are provided.
CAAWS LOW COST/FREE SPAY/NEUTER:
Applicants must be approved for this program, which is offered
to low income families. The cost is $35.00 per cat, which
includes the Rabies vaccination (must be 4 months of age.)
We offer five free spay/neuters per month. For this
program, appointments are scheduled at local participating
veterinarians and vouchers are issued by CAAWS.
FERAL TNR PROGRAM:
This program is offered to residents who are having problems with multiplying
feral/stray cats in neighborhoods, businesses, etc. It usually involves
colonies of cats, many of which are abandoned unaltered pets, who continue to
multiply. With proper TNR and caretaking, these colonies can be
Trapped, Neutered/spayed
and
Returned
(TNR) to live out their lives, without continuing to reproduce. The TNR
program has been proven to be the humane alternative of controlling cat
reproduction, rather than continually killing these cats at animal control
facilities, which has been proven to be ineffective. This program is
offered free, however, donations are greatly appreciated to ensure funding for
continued success. CAAWS loans traps (with a security deposit) for
trapping feral cats.
CAAWS COUPON PROGRAM:
This program is offered to anyone, and can be used for both
dogs and cats. The $25.00 off spay/neuter coupon can be
applied to the normal spay/neuter charges at any participating
veterinarian. Coupons can be picked up during adoption
days (Sat. 11:00-3:00) at the CAAWS shelter at
6357 Quinn Drive, Baton Rouge.
Note: We recommend kittens to be at least 8-10 weeks of
age and at least 2 pounds for spay/neuter. We cannot spay
nursing moms unless kittens are eating food in addition to
nursing.
TRAPS
Traps are available for trapping ferals (or strays,) with a security deposit.
Traps must be reserved (we have a limited number) and picked up, then returned
after the cats are released. These traps are available ONLY for use with
our TNR program. Trapping instructions are included.
These traps are to be used ONLY in accordance with our TNR Program.
It is a violation to use our traps to transport any animal to
animal control, or to relocate cats without the knowledge, cooperation and
guidance of CAAWS.
Please let me know if you are interested in any of these
programs.
Pam
Leavy
CAAWS Feral TNR Program/Spay Day
Email:
PamLeavyforCAAWS@msn.com |