Members were involved in S/N of 440 cats from 2009- 2014
SNAP CATS over 600 more!
(Since April 2014-ongoing)
(Since April 2014-ongoing)
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THE SNAP PROGRAM (Spay Neuter Assist Program) Trapping cats early in the morning is the best way to TNvR. for spays and neuters. We cover the trap before transporting the cat to (and from) the clinic for surgery. The cats are checked over by the vet making sure they are healthy enough to undergo surgery, safely. They are then fixed (s/n) micro chipped, vaccinated and ear tipped. Pain medication is given to each cat so they are comfortable after surgery. Revolution is also applied to kill off any parasites- worms, ticks, fleas and ear mites. When the cat is fully awake and alert, we transport them back to where they were trapped, in a covered carrier. These cats are monitored daily incase any troubles arise. Cats that recover slower that most may be moved indoors to be better monitored. All our cats have responded well to surgery and go on to live a healthier, happy life, kitten free. FVRCP Vaccines help the immune system fight off serious diseases. (FVRCP stands for, “Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia”) Feline viral rhinotracheitis is fancy way to describe the respiratory infection caused by the herpes virus. Panleukopenia is the illness caused by the panleukopenia virus and both can be life threatening. The Rabies vaccine is also important as it contains viral antigens for the rabies virus. Ear Tipping the free roaming cats identifies them as 'fixed' and living outdoors. This is a universal sign used by many. More than often they have caretakers caring for them. Microchips help in identifying (lost) cats that may be brought into a vet clinc where they can scan the small device that has been inserted just under the skin. They can then be returned to the address found on the chip. Revolution is a topical solution that is applied to the cats, to kill off worms, ticks, fleas, and ear mites. This may be purchased from your vet and used monthly to keep these pests at bay. We are proud to say we have helped over 900 cats since our journey began! Supported by: Lasalle Animal Hospital 1391 Front Road LaSalle Amherstburg Animal Clinic 220 Seymore St. Amherstburg Pet Valu Tilbury 26 Queen St. Tilbury Pet Valu Amherstburg 400 Sandwich St. Amherstburg Pet Valu Lasalle 5844 Malden Rd LaSalle River Canard Canoe 9350 Malden Rd River Canard Pet Valu Windsor 1556 Huron Church Windsor |
