UCAN Nonprofit Spay/Neuter Clinic

09/17/2025

09/17/2025

In most cases, cats will figure out how to use shelters on their own. Here are a few things you can do to attract them if it doesn't seem like your cats are using the shelter:

▪️Be patient. Some cats need a lot of time to get comfortable with a new shelter.

▪️Loosely fill the shelter ½ to ¾ full of straw, NOT HAY. Replace the straw as needed.

▪️Remove any door flaps on the shelter. While doorway flaps help keep cold air out and warm air in, they should not be added until after your cats are used to going in and out of the shelter.

▪️Do not place food in or near the shelter. Cats instinctively avoid sleeping near food as it attracts other cats and wildlife (predators).

▪️Location is important. Place the shelter where your cats are already hanging out. More feral/less social cats typically want to shelter farther away from humans. The more secluded the shelter, the more likely cats are to use it.

▪️Place the shelter near natural cover, as opposed to out in the open where your cats may not feel safe. Cats prefer to move along walls, hedges or other natural barriers and boundaries. Place the shelter under or up against a building, fence, tree, porch, bush or some type of overhang.

▪️Place the shelter with the entrance facing away from the wind, rain and snow.

▪️Make sure the shelter is on a flat surface. A wobbly shelter could discourage cats from entering.

▪️It’s possible that your cats have another shelter where they feel safe. They may already have a shed, crawlspace or some other shelter they prefer.

▪️When all else fails, try a new location, but only after giving your cats plenty of time to explore and get used to the current location.

THANK YOU to the caregivers who have taken the time to build a feral cat shelter. Protection from the elements is critical, especially during the cold months, and your thoughtfulness will no doubt save many lives this winter.

09/17/2025

TNR folks: We will not be accepting walk-in trapped cats without appointments next Monday September 22nd due to a surgeon being out of the office. Thanks for all you do for community cats!!

09/13/2025

💜🐾 Pets are family—and no one should have to leave them behind to escape abuse.

That’s why we partner with The ION Center for Violence Prevention to make sure survivors and their pets can stay safe together. Thanks to YOU our generous donors, we provide free spay/neuter and core vaccines for pets like Jasper, whose abuser threatened to hurt him too. Now, Jasper (pictured with ION Director Bridget who brought him in this week) is safe, healthy, and still with the person who loves him most. 💕

📊 Did you know?
• 71% of survivors report their abuser also harmed or threatened a pet.
• Nearly half delay leaving an abuser out of fear for their pet.

✨ You can change that. Give today: https://ucancincinnati.org/how-to-help/donate

If you are in danger and worried about your pet, please contact ION. You are not alone.

09/12/2025

Are the cats in your neighborhood multiplying more and more each year? 🙀TNR is the answer!

Trap-Neuter-Return is the most humane method of reducing the population of community cats.

Kittens should be fixed no later than 5 months old, and can be fixed as young as 6 weeks old. (As long as they’re 2 pounds.)

To find a spay/neuter clinic near you that you can get community cats fixed for low (or no!) cost, use this tool:

https://www.unitedspayalliance.org/state-local/program-locator-map/

09/10/2025

If you have an unaltered pittie in Greater Cincinnati, NOW is the time to get it sterilized for low-cost! Please reach out to Smith's Pit STOP asap if you want one of their surgery appointments here. They will go fast!!

We currently have around 50 appointments available for 2025. To secure a low-cost spay/neuter appointment for your pitbull, please reach out to us as soon as possible. Fees are $25 for Clermont and Hamilton counties, and $50 for all other counties. We recommend scheduling now, as future appointments and pricing for 2026 are yet to be determined. 🐾

09/09/2025

For Indiana cat owners!

Hip-hip-HOOSPAY for new low-cost Spay/Neuter Dates! Please Share!

🐱 Got a young cat or kitten at home? They can get pregnant while they're still kittens! Help prevent surprise litters by scheduling their spay or neuter now.

💵 Surgeries are $100 OR LESS, with financial assistance available at every clinic. Clinics marked with a * offer even deeper discounts thanks to the Joanie Bernard Foundation.

📅 Appointments are required and fill quickly and need to be booked on Public Vet's website:
Book now at www.pub.vet

✅ Already fixed your pet? You can still help!
Choose the Pet Friendly License Plate to support low-cost spay/neuter programs across Indiana.

09/02/2025

For Adams County pet owners who need spay/neuter surgery!

Guess what?! 🐾🐾

HSAC and Adams County Veterinary Services are collaborating to provide SPAY and NEUTER vouchers for dogs owned by Adams County residents in need.

That's right! You read that right!

We are launching a Voucher Program in September 2025, offering 3 spay and 3 neuter vouchers monthly to Adams County residents with dogs. Further details will be released once the program is operational, but we are eager to announce that we can finally assist our community with spay and neutering services.

Please monitor our page for information on how to apply for our voucher program. Until then, share the exciting news with those requiring assistance!

PLEASE REMEMBER; there is a cat spay and neuter program with Affordable Vet Clinic in Wi******er. Program is once a month, $75 for spay/neuter and rabies vaccine.

08/27/2025

It's been pittie week here, we had some cuties in today for surgery from our partner Adopt A Pit! They have some awesome dogs available for adoption if you are looking to add a sweet dog to your family!🐾❤

08/27/2025

We're closed on Monday, Labor Day!
Our hard-working staff deserves a day of rest and you do also. We hope you get some rest and have fun in the sun with your furry family members! 🐾❤