Spay and neuter
October 14 with Linden Animal Clinic is full. Fill out the form and it is emailed to the rescue. We will message on Facebook when the next clinic opens.
Female cat
$60 copay, paid to the clinic.
Male cat
$50 copay, paid to the clinic.
Rescue covers
Rabies vaccine, transport, and extra care.
Lewis County
7:00 AM at Tractor Supply, 608 E Main St, Hohenwald. Pickup 2:00 PM.
Perry County
8:00 AM at Linden Animal Clinic. Pickup 12:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
From Kit Kat Alley Rescue. A veterinarian still has the last word on an individual cat.
When is the ideal time to spay or neuter my cat?
For new patients, veterinary clinics usually recommend waiting until the cat is 5 to 6 months old. At that age they are eligible for the rabies vaccine, which Tennessee requires, and they should also meet the 3-pound minimum. Some veterinarians wait longer based on their own experience. Private practices that do not do surgery every day may use different guidelines.
Experienced private veterinarians may operate once the 3-pound minimum is met, if they decide it is safe. Spay and neuter clinics use that same 3-pound minimum. Those clinics do a high volume of surgeries, sometimes up to 100 a day, and have equipment for complications. New problems can still happen, and those become part of how the clinic learns.
In general, once a cat reaches 3 pounds, Kit Kat Alley Rescue considers it time for spay or neuter and vaccination.
The rescue also warns that neutering a male ginger cat too early can raise the risk of a urinary blockage, which can be fatal. Ask the veterinarian about that cat before booking.
Does Tennessee require a rabies shot?
Yes. Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 68-8-103, it is unlawful to own, keep, or harbor a dog or cat 6 months or older that has not been vaccinated against rabies. Dogs and cats may be vaccinated as early as 3 months of age, or at the age on the vaccine label. The shot has to be given by or under a veterinarian. The clinic certificate is the proof.
What does the clinic copay cover?
The copay goes to the clinic: $60 for a female cat and $50 for a male cat. Kit Kat Alley Rescue covers the rabies vaccine, transport, and additional care. Spots are limited. A no-show takes a surgery from another cat.
Where do I drop off and pick up?
Lewis County: 7:00 AM at Tractor Supply Co., 608 E Main St, Hohenwald, for transport. Pickup is 2:00 PM at that same spot. Perry County: 8:00 AM at Linden Animal Clinic. Pickup is 12:00 PM at the clinic.
What should I bring?
A clean carrier. The rescue can rent from 26 carriers and 4 medium traps. Accidents on the ride happen, and staff will clean those. A cat should not stay in a carrier or trap longer than 24 hours. The cat needs to be healthy enough for surgery.
Register your cat
You fill this out. We get the email. October 14 is full. This holds a place for the next clinic.