How do I get my pet spayed or neutered?

Download the instructions here

Step 1: Contact the Louise Fenner Claiborne Spay Neuter Clinic at 228-863-4394 ext. 130 to set an appointment.
Make a note of your surgery date! For your convenience, clinic staff can complete your admissions form over the phone. To make the process go smoothly, you can download a sample admissions form so that you’ll know what information the clinic will request from you. This is only an example– the Clinic will provide the triplicate form actually used for admissions.

Step 2: BEFORE the day of surgery, read & follow these guidelines:

1) Your pet must have nothing to eat after 9pm the evening before the surgery. Water is ok.

2) Outside pets should be brought inside the night before surgery to prevent them from “scavenging” for food.

3) Please ensure your animal is clean and free of fleas and ticks.

4) Tell clinic staff if your animal shows any sign of sickness. You may need to reschedule or we may send them home.

5) All dogs should be on a leash. Please muzzle aggressive dogs.

6) Each cat should be in its own carrier at the time of drop off and pick up.

We may refuse surgery to any animal. Reasons for refusal may be but are not limited to:

• Animals that are known to have been fed after 9 pm the evening before surgery.
• Aggressive animals that are not muzzled or animals still deemed too aggressive after being muzzled
• Animals with known health issues, such as a heart murmur.
• Animals determined by our veterinarians to be older than 5 years old without bloodwork (CBC and Chemistry Panel).

If any of these situations apply to your animal, please discuss this with a clinic associate when making your appointment. We may be able to make special arrangements if we know the issue in advance. This is for the safety of your animals and our staff.

Step 3: Bring your pet to the clinic for surgery.

For directions click here.

*Pets scheduled for surgery on Fridays will be picked up the same day at 3:00 pm.
There is a $15.00 boarding fee for animals left past 4:15 pm

*Upon arriving at the clinic, follow the signs for drop-off and pick-up.

For information on caring for your pet after surgery, click here

PLEASE NOTE: EACH ANIMAL MUST ARRIVE AND LEAVE IN A SEPARATE CARRIER OR ON A COLLAR AND LEASH.

Thank you for being a responsible pet parent. Your choice to spay/neuter your pet(s) will save the lives of countless animals.