Here in Taos, we are particularly challenged with the amount of stray, homeless and unwanted dogs and cats. Spaying and neutering your pets is the only way to ensure that every animal is a loved and wanted one. Spaying and neutering will not damage your pets' personality and will be healthier for them in the long run. Male dogs will be less aggressive and not as prone to roam. Female dogs will not attract male dogs by not having a heat cycle, and be less prone to certain cancers. Male cats will be less likely to spray. Spaying and neutering are relatively safe surgeries (like human surgeries, veterinary surgeries and anesthetic procedures carry a certain amount of risk), and most pets recover very quickly, behaving normally by the next day.

Surgery appointments are usually 2-4 weeks out, and you can be waitlisted for ealier cancellation appointments. We accept Stray Hearts and Four Corners certificates.

Dog Spay & Neuters
Neutering - Male dogs: We neuter male dogs at 4-6 months of age. Must be up-to-date on their vaccinations, or we can vaccinate the day of surgery. Pain medication and one night recovery stay in the hospital included in the cost of the procedure. No sutures to be removed.

Spaying - Female dogs: We neuter female dogs at 6 months of age. Must be up-to-date on vaccinations, or we can vaccinate the day of surgery. Pain medication and one night recovery stay in the hospital included in the cost of the surgery. Sutures need to come out 10-14 days after surgery.

The night before surgery: No food after 6pm, no water after midnight. Do give your pet any medications s/he is taking, but do so without any food or treats. Arrival the day of surgery is 8-8:30am.

Cat Spay & Neuters
Neutering - Male cats: We neuter male cats at 4-6 months of age. Must be up-to-date on their vaccinations, or we can vaccinate the day of surgery. Pet goes home same day at 5:00pm. Pain medication is included in the cost of the procedure. No sutures to be removed.

Spaying - Female cats: We neuter female cats at 6 months of age. Must be up-to-date on vaccinations, or we can vaccinate the day of surgery. Pain medication and one night recovery stay in the hospital included in the cost of the surgery. Sutures need to come out 10-14 days after surgery.

The night before surgery: No food after 6pm, no water after midnight. Do give your pet any medications s/he is taking, but do so without any food or treats. Arrival the day of surgery is 8-8:30am.