How to schedule

Do I need to make an appointment to have my pet spayed or neutered?

Yes! Surgery is performed Monday - Friday, and pets are dropped off at 8:00 am. Pick-up for surgeries performed Monday - Thursday is at 7:30 am the following morning. All animals do stay overnight so that they can have a night of quiet to recover and our veterinarians can examine their incision site in the morning. The first 48 hours are the most important time for healing.

Pick-up for surgeries performed on Friday is at 3:00 pm the same afternoon. We do offer same day drop off and release on Fridays because we only do male animals and the surgery is less invasive.
Pets must be at least 8 weeks old and weigh at least 2 pounds in order to be eligible for surgery.

Call (419) 266-5607 and hit option #4 to make an appointment.
Appointments are necessary. If you are unable to reach someone in person, please leave a message. Our staff will call you back as soon as possible.

Anyone is welcome that has a dog or cat that needs to be fixed. We do have programs for everyone with a sliding price scale for those in need. Talk to us if you need additional help beyond our pricing.

Clinic hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm

To learn about scheduling a transport, email info@humaneohio.org

How it works

We used licensed veterinarians and registered vet techs. All animals receive a brief physical exam and pain medication. All animals are sedated and maintained on gas anesthesia. Our vets have 45 years of experience between them.

The Spay & Neuter Process

Is your unfamiliarity with the spaying and neutering procedure preventing you from scheduling an appointment for your pet? Sometimes it may be awkward to ask your vet for detailed information about the procedure.

Most vets are more than happy to talk to you about your concerns, and they are the best people to ask. Read "About the Procedure" below to get answers to some of your questions before you call and make your appointment.

About the Procedure

1. Spaying is the term used in reference to having a female animal "fixed." Spaying is the surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus.
2. Neutering is the term used in reference to having a male animal "fixed." Neutering is the surgical removal of the testicles.
3. Both surgeries have been performed for many years, and they are the most common surgical procedures performed by veterinarians.
4. Your female pet should be spayed before her first heat cycle, which commonly occurs at around 6 months of age. The heat cycle may occur sooner, however, and some vets are spaying and neutering pets as young as 9 weeks.
5. Your pet should not be given any food the morning of the procedure.
6. General anesthesia is used on your pet during the procedure.
7. We welcome a call from you to check in on your pet.