Spay/Neuter Services
Please note: Proof of rabies vaccination or vaccination at the time of surgery is required for cats that are five months or older.
Recommended Packages
Indoor Cat - $175 for spay/$165 for neuter
Includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper vaccinations, microchip, dose of selamectin (anti-flea, ear mite, and intestinal parasite medication), nail trim and e-collar.
Outdoor Cat - $165 for spay/$155 for neuter
Includes spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper vaccinations, microchip, dose of selamectin (anti-flea, ear mite, and intestinal parasite medication), and ear tip.
If you have multiple outdoor cats, please contact us at clinic@madisoncatproject.org to see about volume pricing.
Deposits
We require a $30 deposit per cat to confirm your appointment. This deposit will be applied to the cost of services on surgery day. If you cancel fewer than 2 days before your appointment, the deposit will be forfeited to our clinic as a donation. Cancellations or requests to reschedule can be made via email at clinic@madisoncatproject.org.
A la carte
Spay/Neuter Surgery - $100 for spay/$90 for neuter
Base Appointment Cost
Additional Services
Rabies Vaccine - $15
Provides protection against this fatal disease that can infect humans. Required by law in most areas. Highly recommended for all cats, especially cats that go outside. The cat must be at least 3 months old.
Distemper combination (FVRCP) Vaccine - $15
Recommended for all cats, especially cats that go outside.
Selamectin Treatment - $10
Dewormer that also treats fleas and ear mites. Recommended for all cats.
Feline leukemia test - $30
Microchip - $25
Recommended for all cats, especially cats that go outside.
e-collar (The Cone of Courage) - $10
The easiest way to prevent contamination of the surgery site. Recommended for all cats, especially those that like to lick.
Ear cleaning - $10
Cleaning cat’s ears under anesthesia makes it easier to be thorough. If the cat’s ears don’t need cleaning, this item will be deleted and you won’t be charged. We may contact you on surgery day if we discover the ears need cleaning, to see if you’d like to add this item.
Nail trim - FREE
Do you struggle to trim your cat’s nails? We can do so while the cat is under anesthesia so there’s no struggling. No stress for you or the cat!
Ear Tip - FREE
The industry standard for identifying outdoor/community/barn cats that have been spayed or neutered. Recommended for cats that are not social with people, especially in situations where they roam freely. For more information, see the FAQ.
Other Optional or Potential Costs
Umbilical hernia repair - $30
Undescended testicle removal - $30-$40
We offer a $10 discount per cat to students, those on government assistance, and anyone experiencing significant financial hardship. Appointments are generally available T-Th. Drop-off time is 7:30-8am and pickup is 3:00pm.
WHAT IS EAR TIPPING FOR OUTDOOR CATS?
We strongly recommend ear tipping for cats that live outside. While under anesthesia, approximately 1cm is removed from the tip of the left ear. This creates a visible indicator that the cat has already been spayed or neutered. For groups of outdoor cats, it’s a good way to easily tell which cats still need to be sterilized. This is the national standard, used by many shelters and spay/neuter clinics. For more information, including a picture, click here.
TO REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE GO HERE.
Once your appointment is approved, you will receive a confirmation email that contains important information about surgery day so please read it carefully. Appointment requests are reviewed and approved during business hours, so if you make a request after hours or on a weekend, it will be reviewed the next business day.
Click here for an overview of the process, from requesting your appointment to taking your cat home after surgery.
If you have a large group of outdoor cats or are affiliated with a shelter or rescue group, please email us at clinic@madisoncatproject.org to discuss your situation.
Click here to download Getting Ready For Your Appointment instructions.
Click here to download Recovery and Aftercare instructions.
Other questions? Check our Spay/Neuter FAQ.