Frequently Asked Questions

General background info:

• The Friends of the Animals Community Spay & Neuter Clinic officially began accepting appointments on February 23^rd.
• The Clinic offers spay and neuter services for both cats and dogs, along with common vaccinations and microchipping at time of surgery.
• The Clinic offers an easy-to-use online scheduling portal that can be found on our website at fotasclinic.org
•  The goal is to increase surgeries to 5 days a week as staffing allows.
• Recruiting for additional veterinarians and medical staff continues in earnest.
• Increasing the surgery capacity per day is also a key goal, while still maintaining the highest quality of care.
• Updates to their schedule will be posted on their social media channels at:
  • Facebook: fotasclinic
  • Instagram: fotasclinic
    
    

About our pricing:

• Pricing has been set at the lowest possible rate, while covering the costs to operate the Clinic.
• Every FOTAS Clinic surgery includes take-home pain meds and e-collars included in the price.  
• While some clinics may offer lower list prices, clients are required to add on additional exams, or other costs that end up being more expensive.
• Creating the Clinic has been a monumental endeavor for FOTAS and they have incurred considerable costs in making the facility a reality for the community.
• Additional equipment and supplies are still needed, and fundraising continues to meet their initial fundraising goal of $200,000.
• Any surplus funds or donations will be reinvested into the Clinic!
• Donors and volunteers are a critical resource for the Clinic, helping to ensure the expansion of services and the continuation of high-quality care as the clinic grows. Help us, help them by donating or volunteering today!

The FOTAS Community Spay & Neuter Clinic’s days of operation vary depending on staffing.  When requesting an appointment, you will see the dates available. Check-in is at approximately 7:45 a.m. Pet pick-up is between 2-4 p.m. Pre-surgery instructions are sent to you after your appointment has been confirmed.  An appointment is required.

FOTAS will be expanding our days in the future based on available staffing.  

The FOTAS Community Spay & Neuter Clinic accepts kittens over the age of 10 weeks and weighting at least  2.5 pounds. 

PLEASE NOTE: The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals of these species. The decision should be made by the animal’s owner in consultation with their primary care veterinarian after discussing associated risks and benefits.​

The FOTAS Community Spay & Neuter Clinic accepts dogs over the age of 8 weeks and weighing at least 2 pounds.   

PLEASE NOTE: The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals of these species. The decision should be made by the animal’s owner in consultation with their primary care veterinarian after discussing associated risks and benefits.​

Yes. Cats can go into heat as early as 4 months of age. It is best to make your appointment as soon as your cat is 10 weeks of age. 

PLEASE NOTE: The AVMA supports the concept of pediatric spay/neuter in dogs and cats in an effort to reduce the number of unwanted animals of these species. The decision should be made by the animal’s owner in consultation with their primary care veterinarian after discussing associated risks and benefits.​

Recovery time requires 10-14 days of restricted activity. Visit our Post-Op care instructions webpage for details. 

FOTAS provides additional health care basic services at the time of surgery. See our Services page for pricing for vaccinations, flea treatment and microchipping at the time of a spay/neuter procedure.

In Jackson County, Oregon, all dogs over six months old must have a current rabies vaccination and a county dog license. If you do not have proof of the vaccination, FOTAS will administer the vaccination at time of surgery. For your convenience, FOTAS will provide licensing paperwork at time of discharge. A link to licensing information is also available through our website. 

Dogs and Cats need to be at least 12 weeks of age to receive a rabies vaccine.

No.

Yes, for the safety of your pet, FOTAS offers microchipping during surgery. Registration in the national database is included in the microchipping service.

Yes, FOTAS does sell single doses of flea and tick treatment at time of surgery, if ordered. 

In order to maintain a flea-free environment for all of our guests, all pets that arrive for surgery are inspected for evidence of flea infestation. If your pet is found to have live fleas, it will be given CAPSTAR flea treatment at an additional charge to you.