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The clinic is closed for the holidays until Thursday, January 2nd.

Due to a veterinarian shortage, we are not taking new spay/neuter appointments or walk-in feral cats through December.

 

Cat surgeries will resume by appointment only in a limited capacity in January.

We are not able to offer a timeframe for resuming dog appointments.


Please check back after January 2nd for cat appointment availability. 

If you need to reach us, please email us at aplclinic@apl-shelter.org.

We are maintaining limited office hours and are unable to promptly return non-urgent phone calls. If your pet is pregnant or experiencing a uterine infection (pyometra) please call (2170789-7729) or email us (aplclinic@apl-shelter.org) for options!
 

Spay/Neuter Fees

​Regular Rate

Cat spay or neuter $70

Sangamon County vaccine package $40 (includes 1-year rabies, FVRCP, county registration)

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Reduced Rate (owner receives food stamps, Social Security Disability, or VA Disability benefits)

Cat spay or neuter $45

Sangamon County vaccine package $30 (includes 1-year rabies, FVRCP, county registration)

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Community Cats (friendly, unowned outdoor-only cats)

Package includes vaccines, ear tip, pre-operative exam $40

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Feral Cats (unsocialized/wild, unowned outdoor-only cats)

Package includes vaccines, ear tip $30


Other Services (available at time of spay/neuter)

Rabies 1-year or 3-year $15

FVRCP $15

Sangamon County rabies registration $18 1-year/$45 3-years

Microchip $15

Nail trim $5

E-collar (cats) $5

Flea & ear mite treatment for cats $5

Dewormer $5

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Drop-off & Pick-up Times

Please be prompt for all appointments times. We may assess a $25 boarding fee for late arrivals.

 

Drop-off is Monday-Friday from 8:00-8:30am.

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Pick-up times

  • Monday-Thursday appointments: 7:30am the morning following surgery

  • Friday appointments: 4:00pm the same day of surgery 

 
Pre-operative Instructions

Food and Water

  • Feed as usual. Do not withhold food prior to surgery. 

  • Give water as usual. 

  • Feed kittens under 4 months old a small meal the morning of surgery to prevent dangerously low blood sugar.

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When you arrive at the clinic

  • Bring all cats in a clean and secure plastic carrier. We are not responsible for animals who get loose or are lost due to unsafe or inadequate carriers.

  • If you do not have cat carrier, you may purchase a cardboard carrier for $5. 

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Vaccines

Our veterinarians strongly recommend that your cat's vaccines (rabies, FVRCP) are up-to-date when coming for surgery. Rabies vaccines are required for all pets and are available for $15 at the time of surgery. If your pet's rabies vaccine is up-to-date, please bring proof of that vaccine to your appointment. APL cannot be held responsible for contagious diseases for which your pet was not previously properly vaccinated. 

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Certain medical conditions may affect your pet's fitness for surgery. Please call or email us if your pet has any of the following conditions: 

  • retained testicle (cryptorchid)

  • heart murmur

  • previous abdominal surgery

  • history of seizures

  • is currently nursing a litter

  • significantly overweight

  • is taking any medications, especially steroids or pain medications

  • any other pre-existing medical conditions

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Post-operative Instructions

For a full list of post-operative instructions click HERE. â€‹APL will treat at our clinic, at minimal cost, any post-operative complications resulting directly from the surgery if post-operative instructions have been followed in full. Your regular veterinarian must address illnesses or injuries that are not a direct result of surgery. Please call for an appointment as soon as you see cause for concern: 217-789-7729.​

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