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FERAL or COMMUNITY CAT...
HOW CAN I TELL THE DIFFERENCE?
FERAL CAT:
An unsocialized,
outdoor cat who has either
never had physical contact
with humans or contact has
diminished enough over time that he or she is no longer accustomed to it
COMMUNITY CAT:
Outdoor, unowned,
free-roaming cats. These cats may be friendly, skittish, or somewhere in between.
They may or may not
have a community
caretaker who feeds them occasionally.
Often born and raised in the wild, feral and community cats should be trapped in humane, live traps and covered for transport to minimize the risk of life-threatening anxiety and stress to the animal.
Following surgery, these cats should remain contained for up to 7 days to reduce the risk of injury and infection to the surgical site.
Handling feral and community cats can be very dangerous for both the animal and our staff. Animals who become fractious will need to be rescheduled and medication prescribed to calm them prior to transporting them for their rescheduled appointment.
AVOID THE INCONVENIENCE AND ADDED FEES ASSOCIATED WITH RESCHEDULING BY OBSERVING THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:
CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS
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Feral and community cats must arrive for surgery in INDIVIDUAL, LIVE, HUMANE TRAPS OVER 30" LONG.
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Traps meant for small animals are not acceptable.
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Traps should be COVERED during transportation and remain covered when you enter the building.
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Failure to comply with these requirements will result in your appointment being RESCHEDULED and a cancelation fee assessed!
Payment for services is required at the time of check-in.
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Please review feral cat containment requirements
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The animal will receive a rabies vaccination and ear tip at no additional cost
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Pain medication will be administered during surgery
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Community/Feral cats arriving in carriers rather than traps will be charged FULL PRICE for surgery and additional vaccines.
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