FARM CAT SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC 2026
Clinic Information
When?:
July 15 - November 30th, 2026
Where?:
Who?:
Why?:
Our effort to control the cat population in our rural community. Humane societies in Alberta euthanize many, many cats annually because there are not enough homes, they become ill because they aren't cared for, or they become feral because nobody is taking care of them. Rural communities like ours produce many of these unwanted cats.
History:
This program started in 2009 as a fundraiser for Ministik Elementary School to help with funding technology, field trips and extras for our rural students. It also taught our kids a lot about responsible farm cat ownership. We use the funds now to support our rescue program and our Kids Camp program (which is starting again next summer!). We have rescued and rehomed many, many cats and a few dogs and continue to do our rescue work throughout the year. Our Kids Camp program gives about 40-60 kids/summer a very exciting veterinary clinic experience. All of our Kids Camps and our Rescue Program Adoptions are done by donation.
Registration:
Registration is by phoning clinic only: (780)662-2227.
Fasting:
All cats must be off food by midnight the night before. Water should be offered until admission.
Admission:
8:45 AM
Surgery:
Cats have a brief pre-anesthetic examination. Surgeries are performed by veterinarians. The cats are under general anesthesia.
Discharge:
Additional Services at regular price include:
July 15 - November 30th, 2026
- Cat Spay (Female Cats)
- Cat Neuter (Male Cats)
Where?:
Who?:
- Farm Cats.
- Cats MUST be greater than 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg).
- This program is not for pet/house cats, please.
- We can refund up to 24 hours prior to scheduled admission.
Our effort to control the cat population in our rural community. Humane societies in Alberta euthanize many, many cats annually because there are not enough homes, they become ill because they aren't cared for, or they become feral because nobody is taking care of them. Rural communities like ours produce many of these unwanted cats.
History:
This program started in 2009 as a fundraiser for Ministik Elementary School to help with funding technology, field trips and extras for our rural students. It also taught our kids a lot about responsible farm cat ownership. We use the funds now to support our rescue program and our Kids Camp program (which is starting again next summer!). We have rescued and rehomed many, many cats and a few dogs and continue to do our rescue work throughout the year. Our Kids Camp program gives about 40-60 kids/summer a very exciting veterinary clinic experience. All of our Kids Camps and our Rescue Program Adoptions are done by donation.
Registration:
Registration is by phoning clinic only: (780)662-2227.
Fasting:
All cats must be off food by midnight the night before. Water should be offered until admission.
Admission:
8:45 AM
- All cats must be in a proper cat carrier labeled with your name, phone number, and the cat's name.
- One cat per carrier, please.
Surgery:
Cats have a brief pre-anesthetic examination. Surgeries are performed by veterinarians. The cats are under general anesthesia.
Discharge:
- Female cats: Cat spays need to be kept in a quiet, restricted area for 5 days after surgery, and they will need to be administered postoperative pain medication for 3 days after surgery.
- Male Cats: Cat neuters need to be in a quiet, restricted environment for 24 hours.
- Discharge will be prior to 4:45 PM. All patients will ideally be discharged between 2-3pm, but can be kept at the clinic until 4:45 PM.
Additional Services at regular price include:
- Rabies vaccine (1 year)
-
FVRCP Combo Vaccine
- Needs a booster in 4 weeks if never been vaccinated before.
-
Feline Leukemia vaccination
- Needs a booster in 4 weeks if never been vaccinated before.
- Nexgard Combo (Topical)
- Treats external/internal parasites, including tapeworms and ear mites, for cats 2.5 kg -7.0 kg.
- Microchip
