Spay & Neuter

sterilization services

For Shelters, Rescues and Community Cats

Our satellite spay and neuter clinic provides sterilization services to municipal shelters and private rescue organizations as well as free-roaming, unowned community cats (being supported through programs of Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return)

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Shelters and rescues

We request that all patient communications with our staff come from an authorized representative of the public shelter or private rescue organization that has custody of the animal.

services

Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic is not a full-service veterinary hospital. We provide spay and neuter surgeries as well as limited additional services on the day of the sterilization procedure.

Our services are available to pets in the care of local government animal control agencies and private rescue organizations (registered 501(c)(3)s). Shelter and rescue clients must be based in Virginia and file annual custody records to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Scheduling

Please contact us at 804-368-6232 and/or snip@richmondspca.org for information and instructions for scheduling. Our business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Cancellation policy: Two business days’ notice is required to cancel a scheduled appointment without incurring a fee. Late cancellations will be charged half the cost of the scheduled procedure.

No-show policy: If the patient is not brought for a scheduled appointment, we will charge the full cost of the sterilization surgery.

costs and fees

Each surgery fee covers the sterilization and post-operative pain injection. Oral medication will be sent home with the patient at the discretion of the veterinarian.

If you are concerned that one of the pets in your care is pregnant, please email us at snip@richmondspca.org for assistance and more information.

Dogs	Cost
Spay (female) under 50 pounds spay 50-75 pounds	$155 $195
Neuter (male) under 50 pounds neuter 50-75 pounds	$140 $180

Additional Fees:
Administration fee	$30
In heat fee	$35
Pregnancy fee	$35
Umbilical hernia repair (at time of surgery), female	$30
Umbilical hernia repair (at time of surgery), male	$70 (complex) $45 (routine)
Cryptorchid (inguinal) per testicle	$40
Cryptorchid (abdominal) per testicle	$50
Obesity fee applied at veterinarian’s discretion	$50

Vaccinations:
Rabies	$18
Distemper combo	$18
Bordetella	$18
Leptospirosis	$18

Additional Services & Products:
SNAP heartworm test	$30
Microchip*	FREE*
Ecollar (when available)	$10
Provecta (topical flea/tick prevention) per dose	$11
Nail Trim	$10
Capstar (24 hour live flea treatment) per dose	$9
Milbeguard (monthly heartworm prevention) per dose	$6
Ear cleaning (if time permits)	$15

Cats	Cost
Spay (female)	$100
Neuter (male)	$70

Additional Fees:
Administration fee	$30
In heat fee	$20
Pregnancy fee	$25
Umbilical hernia repair (at time of surgery), female	$30
Umbilical hernia repair (at time of surgery), male	$70 (complex) $45 (routine)
Cryptorchid (inguinal) per testicle	$40
Cryptorchid (abdominal) per testicle	$50

Vaccinations:
Rabies	$18
Distemper combo	$18
Feline Leukemia (when available)	$18

Additional Services & Products:
SNAP FeLV/FIV test	$30
Microchip*	FREE*
Ecollar (when available)	$10
Profender (topical dewormer) per dose, pending weight	$18-22
Revolt (generic Revolution) per dose	$16
Capstar (24 hour live flea treatment) per dose	$9
Ear cleaning (if time permits)	$15
Cardboard carrier	$10

*While supplies last, a generous donation is providing microchips for all pets in the care of government shelters and private rescue organizations at the time of sterilization at no charge.

Please visit the Community Cats page for free TNVR services provided to unowned, free-roaming community cats. Additional services are available at a low cost.

what to expect the day of surgery

Drop off: 8 a.m.
We provide a 30-minute grace period. Later arrivals may be subject to a late fee* or require rescheduling and will be considered no-shows and billed accordingly.

Upon arrival, please form a line at the Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic entrance, where our staff will greet you and direct the intake process. One person will enter the clinic lobby at a time. All cats are required to be in an appropriate, functional and labeled cat carrier. All dogs must be on leash attached to a well-fitted collar and/or harness.

Any dog who is reactive to people or other animals should stay in your vehicle (weather permitting) until the intake process is complete.

Please keep your phone on and handy when you have an animal with us for surgery, as we may need to reach you with important information.

Pick up: 3 p.m.
Arrivals after 3:30 p.m. will be charged a late fee*.

*Our late fee is $15 per 15 minute delay.

community cat caregivers

services

Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic is not a full-service veterinary hospital. We provide spay and neuter surgeries as well as limited, additional services on the day of the sterilization procedure.

Scheduling

Please contact us at 804-368-6232 and/or communitycats@richmondspca.org for information and instructions for scheduling.

We operate a high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter surgery center. Animals must arrive on time for surgery in order to guarantee the procedure is performed. Late arrivals will result in cancelled appointments that must be rescheduled.

costs and fees

Each TNVR appointment includes the sterilization (spay or neuter), rabies vaccination, distemper combo vaccination, left ear tip, deworming injection and a pain injection, all at no cost to the caregiver. Beyond our free services, the following optional services may be added at time of sterilization for a fee:

Community Cats	Cost
Vaccinations:
Feline Leukemia patient must test negative for FeLV on a SNAP test prior to receiving vaccination	$18

Other Services:
SNAP FeLV/FIV test	$30
Profender (topical dewormer) per dose	$18-22
Revolt (topical generic Revolution) per dose	$16
Convenia injection (antibiotic if needed)	$45/mL

what to expect the day of surgery

Drop off: 7:30 a.m.
We provide a 30-minute grace period. Later arrivals may be subject to a late fee* or require rescheduling.

Upon arrival, please form a line at the Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic entrance, where our staff will greet you and direct the intake process. One person will enter the clinic lobby at a time.

Requirements for TNVR appointments:

All cats must arrive in humane traps (no transfer cages or cat carriers)
Traps must be clearly labeled with empty trap weight
Only one cat per trap
Trap must be free of bowls, food, towels, pillows, and other items

The person transporting the cat for surgery must be able to answer our intake questions related to avian influenza:

Is this cat from a dairy or poultry farm?
Has this cat had any known exposure to sick or deceased birds?
Has this cat had any known exposure to sick or deceased cats?
Has this cat shown any neurological or respiratory signs? How recently/for what duration?
Has this cat had exposure to a person diagnosed with avian influenza?

Please keep your phone on and handy when you have a cat with us for surgery, as we may need to reach you with important information.

Pick up: 2:30 p.m.
Arrivals after 3 p.m. will be charged a late fee*.

*Our late fee is $15 per 15 minute delay.

Additional Spay/Neuter/TNVR Resources

TNVR TRAP RENTAL

Thank you for your interest in reserving a trap to perform Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return for community cats. If you haven't participated in TNVR before, we recommend attending an Intro to TNVR class hosted by the Richmond SPCA.

TNVR Trap Loans

Do you have a TNVR surgery appointment scheduled at Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic?(Required)
- Yes
- No
Due to our limited inventory, we only rent humane traps to individuals with upcoming scheduled TNVR appointments at Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic. If you are interested in scheduling a TNVR appointment, please contact us at 804-368-6232 or communitycats@richmondspca.org for scheduling information.

If you are interested in renting a trap for purposes of trapping a pet cat of yours who has recently gone missing, please call us at 804-521-5378.
TNVR surgery appointment date:(Required)
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Community Cat Caretaker Information
Community cat caretaker name:(Required)
First: Last:
Email address:
Daytime phone number:(Required)
Secondary phone number:
Caretaker address:(Required)
Street address: City: State: ZIP code:
Richmond SPCA Trap Loan Agreement
The Richmond SPCA maintains a supply of humane traps to loan to community cat caregivers engaged in a program of Trap-Neuter-Return. Due to the high demand for trap rentals, traps must be returned no later than the due date listed on this form submission, and the Richmond SPCA reserves the right to request a trap’s return prior to the due date.

In borrowing a trap or traps from the Richmond SPCA, I acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. The value of each trap is $75.00, and I will be responsible for paying that sum to the Richmond SPCA for any trap(s) I have loaned and not returned to the Richmond SPCA within three months of the rental date specified on this agreement.
2. The trap(s) and trap cover(s) are the property of the Richmond SPCA.
3. I understand that I must return the trap(s) in clean and working order, otherwise I forfeit any deposit I paid.
4. I understand that I must return the trap cover(s) [if provided] in good condition, to be determined by the Richmond SPCA employee accepting the return.
5. Deposits: Deposits paid in cash will be deposited by the Richmond SPCA. When I return the clean and working trap(s) within three months of the rental date, the Richmond SPCA will process a refund for the full amount of the deposit in cash. Deposits paid by credit/debit card will be charged to the card on the date of rental. When I return the clean and working trap(s) within three months of the rental date, the Richmond SPCA will credit the card for the full amount of the deposit.
6. Eligibility for free community cat sterilization services and rabies vaccinations requires that any free-roaming, unowned community cat I deliver for surgery be safely confined to a humane trap.
7. I will only use the trap(s) for the purpose of humanely trapping a free-roaming, unowned community cat in need of spaying or neutering, vaccinating or other medical treatment. I will never use the trap or traps to intentionally trap any other species of animal or a cat with an owner. I will not use the trap to commit any unlawful activity.
8. Under no circumstances may I use this trap to capture any animal for destruction or for relinquishment to an animal control agency or other facility.
9. I will indemnify and hold the Richmond SPCA and its directors, officers, staff, volunteers and representatives harmless from and against any and all losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) resulting from the leasing, possession, use or operation of the trap(s).
10. I will safely transport or arrange to have safely transported any cat I humanely trap to Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic.
11. When using a Richmond SPCA trap, I will follow Richmond SPCA guidelines related to the performance of TNVR.
By typing my name below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and will comply with the terms set forth in the Richmond SPCA Trap Loan Agreement above.(Required)
Number of traps requested:(Required)
I will pick up my loaned trap(s) on this date:(Required)
Please choose a pickup date within five (5) days of your scheduled TNVR surgery appointment. Traps can be picked up from the Richmond SPCA's Robins-Starr Humane Center between noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays, Saturdays or Sundays. We ask for at least 24 hours notice so we can prepare to meet you for your trap pickup.
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I will pick up my loaned trap(s) at this time:(Required)
I will return my loaned trap(s) on this date:(Required)
Please choose a return date within five (5) days of your scheduled TNVR surgery appointment. Traps can be returned to the Richmond SPCA's Robins-Starr Humane Center between noon and 4 p.m. on Mondays, Saturdays or Sundays.
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I will return my loaned trap(s) at this time:(Required)
Deposit to be paid by:(Required)
- Online secure credit card payment
- Cash at time of trap pickup

Other Providers of Spay/Neuter Appointments

If you are a pet guardian only seeking low-cost spay and neuter resources for your dog or cat, please consider contacting:

Loving Spay+Neuter Clinic at Richmond Animal League (Chesterfield): 804-379-9725
Prevent A Litter (Richmond City): 804-359-6369
Helping Hands (Richmond City): 804-355-3500
PETA Mobile Clinic (Hampton Roads and surrounding areas): 757-622-7382
Fixin’ to Save Spay & Neuter Clinic (Gloucester), 804-694-0349
Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA (Charlottesville), 434-973-5959
Virginia Kincheloe Spay/Neuter Clinic (Fredericksburg), 540-507-7461
Kincheloe South (Hanover), 804-752-7729

Other Providers of TNVR Appointments for Cats

Prevent a Litter (City of Richmond), 804-359-6369
Richmond Animal League Loving Spay+Neuter Clinic (Chesterfield), 804-379-9725 option 4
Kincheloe South (Hanover), 804-752-7729
The Celtic Cat (mobile) for 501(c) 3 rescue and TNVR organizations

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Questions about the Spay and Neuter Clinic?

Call: 804-368-6232

Shelter and Rescue Organizations: snip@richmondspca.org

Community Cat Caregivers: communitycats@richmondspca.org

Visit: 7088 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Hours of Operation

Mon. – Thurs. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fri. – Sun. Closed

The clinic is closed and is not staffed at all other hours and on holidays.

sterilization services

Shelters and rescues

Dogs

Cats

community cat caregivers

Community Cats

Additional Spay/Neuter/TNVR Resources

TNVR Trap Loans

Community Cat Caretaker Information

Richmond SPCA Trap Loan Agreement

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