Spay Neuter Program

Promoting the routine sterilization of pets offers the only "light at the end of the tunnel" for animal welfare groups and others concerned with the plight of unwanted animals. CAAWS devotes a significant percentage of its overall budget to spay/neuter advocacy. Presently we offer the following:

• Prepaid certificates for the mandatory sterilization of any animal adopted from CAAWS.
• "$25.00 Off" Coupons for a spay/neuter surgery available to anyone on request.
  Send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your request to:
  

  CAAWS P.O. Box 77765 Baton Rouge, LA 70879

  Your coupon will then be mailed to you. You may also pick up a coupon at the CAAWS building on Saturday adoption days

• CAAWS is working to develop pro-active spay/neuter programs. We have contacted East Baton Rouge Animal Control and LSU Vet School to create a comprehensive plan to eliminate pet overpopulation.

Capital Area Animal Welfare Society

Cat Spay/Neuter Programs 2008

 LSU SPAY DAY

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: 

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