NC law requires all dogs, cats (and ferrets) to be vaccinated against rabies. CHTA includes this vaccination with the spay or neuter surgery--other spay/neuter clinics may charge extra but it is required nonetheless. Click HERE for more information.
Brunswick County Sheriff's Animal
Protective Services
(Brunswick County)
910.754.8204; 910.754.9261 or email them.
Vouchers are FREE* for low-income residents and are paid for by county taxpayer dollars. Vouchers are for use with
PETS only...no stray or feral dogs or cats.
You must income qualify, show proof of income and residency. Funds available beginning July 1 of each year.
*Extra charges may be levied by any of the participating vets. Check with the vet you intend to use before you ask for a voucher or schedule an appointment so you'll know if you'll need to pay additional costs.
Where to Find Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
Coalition for Humane Treatment of Animals
CHTA contracts with "participating" Brunswick County vets for their services. We share the spay/neuter expenses with clients by charging a copay. We then issue a certificate which is mailed to clients. Clients take this authorization to vet at the time of their appointment and generally do not pay anything further. Certificates expire within 30 days of issue (feral cats excepted).
CHTA's spaying and neutering program is subject to available funds (i.e., donations). Program services are based on income and clients requesting services may be asked to show proof of citizenship, Brunswick County residency, and income. CHTA reserves the right to limit certificates to any one household or client. Surgery includes a rabies vaccination and in-heat or pregnancy costs.
Eligible animals: dogs, cats, and feral/stray cats. Our program is subject to change without notice. If you have questions, please contact us.
Cape Fear Spay/Neuter Clinic
(Castle Hayne) 910.602.1101
http://www.capefearspayneuter.com
The clinic provides low-cost spay/neuter for
pets, strays and feral cats, and other animals.
There is no income qualification or proof of county residency required. Some vaccinations and other testing services are also available at the time of your visit.
New Hanover Humane Society
(Wilmington) 910.763.6692
www.nhumanesoc.com
nhumanesoc@aol.com www.petfinder.com/shelters/NC95.html
NHHS provides low-cost spay neuter of
pet cats and dogs
for North Carolina residents and does not income qualify. No dogs over 80#. Call for details between 10am - 2pm.
Spay/Neuter
Feral Cats
North Myrtle Beach Humane Society
(South Carolina) 843.249.4948
www.hsnmb.org. Call for details.
"Possum's Fund" is a CHTA program for the sterilization of feral cats in Brunswick County, NC, only. If there are critical medical needs at the time the cat is brought in for sterilization, we may also provide limited financial assistance depending on available "medical" funds and our consultation with the vet.
Possum's Fund is made possible by a generous, private donation in memory of "Possum," a well-loved and cared for feral cat who lived a long, happy life on Holden Beach, NC.
Other options for feral cats are:
Rabies Clinics
Financial Help
3908 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28402
910.799.1990 (Provides S/N vouchers)
Cape Fear Spay/Neuter Clinic
(Castle Hayne/Wilmington) 910.602.1101
http://www.capefearspayneuter.com/
Feral Cats on Oak Island Only
Oak Island Feral Cat Program
PO Box 361, Oak Island NC 28465
910.278.7431 (or call Oak Island Veterinary Hospital at 910.278-7575)
Feral Cats in Brunswick County
PawsAbility
PO Box 6174
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Janie Withers 910.579.4707
www.paws-ability.org
To email them, go to their website.
Friends of Felines
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter
Wilmington Residents Only
PO Box 475, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910.452.6721
Too Cute!
A Class B Dealer's Dream Come True!
Possum
ONE mom cat can have up to 18 KITTENS a year! Of the thousands of animals euthanized in the BC facility each year, MOST of them are CATS and KITTENS!
NOT Cute At All
and Completely Preventable!
This does NOT
need to happen, but unfortunately does every day!
Currently, we only have s/n funds for Feral and Stray cats. For details, scroll down.
What is Spaying and Neutering?
Spaying and neutering are terms used to describe the sterilization of female and male dogs and cats, respectively. Cats can be "fixed" as early as 4-5 months old (they can "mature" as early as 5-6 months old). Dogs are usually sterilized a little older--around 9 months, but "maturity" varies by breed. Check with your vet to determine when to spay or neuter your pet (ferrets and rabbits, too!).
Spaying and neutering of shelter pets is usually done earlier because pets are adopted out at much earlier ages. Also, the adopter doesn't have to pay the expense of getting their new pet fixed and the shelter can be assured the adopted pet won't "make more pets" that may eventually end up back in their shelter--or worse. Sterilizing feral (non-social) cats is done whenever you can catch them, although it's best to let nursing mom's finish weaning kits before attempting to have her fixed.
There are many "myths" associated with spaying and neutering (i.e., "reasons" not to do it). Don't be fooled by any of them (including the classic "my dog won't hunt" or "he'll be emasculated!" Rubbish! (Ask any vet!) Spaying and neutering is the only 100% sure-fire way to reduce current and prevent future pet overpopulation and make for a healthier pet.
Breeding Facts: Cats can get pregnant as early as 5-6 months old--and male cats can "make babies" at that age as well! Also, mom cats gestate for 2 months, then wean their kits for about another 2 months. Mom can get pregnant (again) before she's even finished weaning her kits--or, if her kits die, she can go into heat immediately. Meanwhile, "daddy" is out planting his DNA 24/7/365!
Depending on the breed, dogs can go into estrus (heat) at 6-9 months. Dogs generally only have one or two litters per year, whereas cats are total floosies! But, don't be fooled--there are plenty of unwanted and unplanned dogs in shelters all across the US!
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