Spay and neuter pets and strays, and encourage everyone to do the same!"
TNR (trap neuter and release) has been proven as the most 'effective' and 'humane' method of controling feral cat populations!
Feline Spay and Neuter is a private service that helps people humanely control the population of stray cats in the Miami-Dade area. We will trap; transport to the veterinarian for sterilization (spaying or neutering), ear tipping and rabies vaccination; recuperate the animals after surgery; and return the animals to their original location. We will not foster, find "loving homes", bring to the humane society, eradicate or remove animals. “Dumping” or poisoning animals are acts of animal cruelty and are punishable by law (up to 5 years in prison and/or $5000 fine).
Fees:
· $75 per cat/kitten, payable at time of trapping; includes trapping, transporting, sterilizing, ear tipping (the cat’s ear is slightly clipped while under anesthesia to identify it as a sterilized animal) rabies, recuperation and return. If only 1-2 cats are trapped the fee is $75 PER cat, if 3 or more cats are trapped then the fee is $65 PER cat. If NO cats are trapped there is a $30 service charge. We accept cash or check only, no credit cards.
· ALL CATS/KITTENS WILL BE STERILIZED, EARTIPPED, VACCINATED FOR RABIES AND RETURNED TO THE PLACE THEY WERE TRAPPED WITH NO EXCEPTIONS
· WE CANNOT TARGET ONLY SPECIFIC CATS. ALL UNSTERILIZED CATS THAT ARE TRAPPED MUST BE FIXED; NO UNSTERILIZED CAT WILL BE RELEASED UNALTERED. CLIENT MUST PAY $70 FEE FOR ANY CAT RELEASED UNSTERILIZED
· WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HEALTH OF CATS/KITTENS BEFORE OR AFTER SURGERY.
In Miami Dade County, there are no leash or confinement laws regarding cats; it is legal for them to roam freely.Intentionally harming cats in any way is an act of animal cruelty, which is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Poisoning cats is not only illegal, it can cause harm or death to neighborhood pets, and even children. Closing cats in attics, under buildings, or in any other space that prohibits them from accessing food and water is illegal; due diligence must be exercised to ensure animals are not locked in spaces when sealing access to buildings or tenting for fumigation. When animals are sealed in buildings and die, their decaying carcasses create a strong odor which can permeate the structure and linger for a prolonged period of time. Cats may not be "relocated" without the property owners permission and a period of confinement to ensure the cats become accustomed to their new home. Simply capturing and releasing cats in another location is illegal animal abandonment.The only legal way to "get rid of" free-roaming cats is to trap them and surrender them to Animal Services (AS). Be sure to obtain a receipt from AS in case an animal cruelty complaint is filed to prevent becoming the subject of an animal cruelty investigation.The only legal mode of euthanasia is lethal injection administered by a licensed professional.
Facts about "stray" cats:Cats are territorial, and resident cats will typically discourage other cats from entering the property. Once spayed/neutered, the number of animals will be contained and will reduce over time through natural attrition. In maintained sterilized colony, rodent population is controlled. Eliminating cats requires ongoing removal since new cats will enter the territory. If animals are removed, all involved parties (professional trappers, management associations, residents) who are involved in the removal may be subject to animal cruelty investigation; therefore, obtaining and retaining documentation verifying legal disposition of the animals is strongly recommended (Animal Services and/or your local vet may provide records upon request for all animals that are turned over to them)
