IMPORTANT Wellness Clinic Changes at the FKSPCA Key West Campus!

All of our Wellness Clinics do not require appointments, but we do ask that your dogs are leashed and other animals are in a carrier when you arrive. For questions please email the medical team at clinic@fkspca.org.

Upcoming Clinic Dates: None at this time

All Wellness Clinics are from 10am-2pm

Spaying and Neutering our pets is the most important step we can take to address of overpopulation in our community and help reduce the number of animals in the shelter.

We are proud to offer a Spay & Neuter program that has helped this community by altering thousands of animals which is possible from donors and community partners who support our mission.

Please see our services we offer in our Spay & Neuter Clinics & the prices associated with these services below.  Spay and neuter services are available by appointment only.

To make an appointment for a Spay/Neuter appointment please contact the medical team directly at clinic@fkspca.org.

T-N-V-R

We offer free Spay & Neuter surgeries for feral cats through our Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return program.

Community members between mile markers 0 and 70 are eligible to have feral cats spayed and neutered through our Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) clinic at no cost.

TNVR services are available by appointment only. To schedule a TNVR appointment, the trapper must come to the Florida Keys SPCA during office hours to fill out paperwork verifying that the cat is their responsibility or they have permission from the property owner were the cat is located. The trapper should be prepared to humanely house the trapped cat overnight before surgery in a warm and enclosed area.

Feral cats CANNOT be dropped off and held at the shelter before surgery day.

Humane traps can be rented at the shelter, depending on availability, for up to 2 weeks. To rent a trap, a refundable $75 deposit is required.  

On the day of your TNVR appointment, check in time will be between 8:30 and 9:00am. Things to keep in mind before check-in:

• Cats MUST arrive in a secure trap, NOT a carrier.
• No glass or breakable objects in the trap.
• Cats will be altered, given a rabies vaccination and their left ear will tipped.
• Discharge time is between 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Cat must be picked up the same day as surgery and cannot stay at the shelter overnight.
• If you have any questions about these policies and procedures, please contact the Clinic staff directly.

Pre and Post Spay & Neuter Clinic Surgery Instructions:

PRE SURGERY:

The Night Before Procedure:

• The night before the procedure give your pet their regular evening meal and then DO NOT give any more food to your pet after Midnight. (This includes treats).
• Water may be left down overnight, but should be removed first thing in the morning. 
• Cats should be kept indoors overnight and provided with a litter tray. 

The Morning of the Procedure:

• Do not feed ANYTHING this morning. This is to reduce the possibility of vomiting whilst under anesthesia. 
• Take your dog out to give them the opportunity to go to the toilet.
• Make sure they are clean and dry prior to admission. This can help prevent wound infections. 

Pets over the age of 7 years old are required to have a pre-anesthetic blood work. These tests allows us to see if your  animal has any pre-existing health concerns so we can provide the safest options for them to safely undergo this procedure.  This is at an additional cost of $150.

POST SURGERY:

We thank you for entrusting us with your pet's care today.  Please share the following instructions with everyone who will be taking care of your pet:

• Some animals may be active after surgery, while others may not be.  Either way, it is very important that you limit your pet's movements for the next 7 to 10 days. Strenuous activity, such as running or jumping, could disrupt the healing process and cause the incision to become swollen or open.
• After surgery, your pet’s appetite should slowly return within 24 hours. You may give them a small amount of their regular food the same night after their surgery. Water should always be available.
• Do not change your pet's diet at this time and do not give them additional treats or "people food."
• Patients' reactions to surgery can vary; lethargy (lasting for more than 24 hours after surgery), or excessive vomiting and diarrhea are NOT normal and you should contact your veterinarian if these occur.
• If your pet has an Elizabethan collar (cone) after surgery, do not remove it for feeding unless you are able to supervise them.  If you do remove it for feeding, replace it immediately after your pet has finished eating.
• Dogs and female cats have internal sutures; these will dissolve and you do not need to return to have any removed.  Male cats do not have any sutures.
• Do not bathe your pet during the recovery period (10 days) or apply topical ointment to the incision site. Pets must be kept indoors where they can stay clean, dry, and warm, although dogs can be walked on a leash to relieve themselves.
• In the case of an emergency please contact your personal veterinarian.

To schedule an appointment for our Spay & Neuter Clinic or for questions regarding our Wellness Clinic please contact our office directly:

By Phone: (305) 294-4857

By Email: Clinic@fkspca.org

In Person: 5711 College Rd, Key West