Spay/Neuter FAQs

My Appointment

What are the drop-off and pick-up times? +

  • Check-in time for surgery is 7:30-8:30 a.m.
  • All patients must arrive prior to 8:30 a.m. Patients arriving after this time may be charged a late fee or turned away for surgery.
  • Please expect check-in and check-out to take at least 20-30 minutes.
  • Check-out time is between 5-6 p.m. the same day.
  • For your pet’s safety, we are unable to release any patients from surgery before 5 p.m.

Can my pet eat or drink prior to their appointment? +

  • The evening before surgery, your pet cannot have any food after midnight.
  • Water is permitted.
  • Kittens younger than 4 months only should be given a small meal two hours prior to surgery check-in

How should my pet arrive? +

  • Dogs should be brought on a sturdy leash. No retractable leashes, choke or prong collars are permitted.
  • Cats should be brought in a secure cat carrier. One cat per carrier is required. Label the carrier with your pet’s first and last name.
  • Feral or fractious cats should be brought in a humane box trap. Please contact our clinic at 412.847.7004 if you need to rent a trap. Feral or fractious cats brought in carriers will be turned away and rescheduled.

What should I bring the day of surgery? +

  • If your pet is vaccinated for rabies, please bring their latest rabies vaccination certificate. If your pet does not have a rabies vaccine, we will be required to administer the vaccine prior to surgery. There is a $15 charge for the vaccine that will be due at check-out.

Post-Surgical Questions

Closely monitor your pet for the first 24 hours following surgery! Lethargy, vomiting or fresh blood at incision site after 24 hours is not normal. If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, take your pet to the nearest emergency vet clinic and then call us at 412.847.7004, option 1 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

For general questions regarding services, medical records or scheduling call 412.847.7004 or email SpayNeuter@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.