CAWL Spay/Neuter clinic Roswell

02/07/2025

2/7/25
PLEASE READ COMPLETELY FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

The next CAWL low cost spay/neuter clinic is Sunday February 16th-Thursday February 20th.
I’ve started my scheduling process. If you’ve contacted me by leaving your name, number & pet info then you’re on my call/waitlist . I’m calling from 915-549-7575, if you’re not able to answer, I’ll leave a message if I’m able to. Please make sure that your voicemail is set up and not full. Spots fill up fast as I go down the call list so if you missed my call you’ll need to get back to me asap to secure a spot. I do not call back, if you don’t get back to me them I assume our services are no longer needed and you’re no longer on the list. You’ll need to contact me again if you want back on the list. If you don’t receive a call by February 11th then we’ve filled up before I could get to your name on the list. You’ll be transferred to the top of the waitlist for one of the next clinics, March 9-13, April 21st-24th or June 23rd-26th depending on how long it takes to get to your name on the waitlist. The waitlist is fairly long, especially for stray/feral cats. As of now we are prioritizing female dogs and pet cats to better utilize CAWL’s limited times here. Male dogs and pet cats will be fill-ins when needed. Please keep in mind that CAWL is not local, they travel from Colorado as often as they can to serve our community. We do our best to accommodate as many as we can while they’re here. We’re a nonprofit, run mostly by volunteers. If you have the means to seek regular veterinary spay/neuter services please do to leave room for those that really need our low cost services. Thank you.

Some things to make note of:
*Owned dogs and cats only. Stray/ferals (community cats) are allowed.
* Owner needs to be present to drop off their pet and sign consent form.
*No purebred/fancy bred dogs bought from a breeder, it’s counterproductive and we do not support this practice.
*We can’t take dogs or cats under 2 pounds in weight or over 7 years old. They don’t do well under anesthesia and are considered high risk.
*Pet cats & stray/tame cats in crates will need a p*e pad or towel for them to sit on.
*Be sure to walk your dog to potty before dropping them off with us.
*All dogs will need to be picked up when I call that they’re ready. Usually sometime between 10am-12pm. We do not/cannot board dogs.
*Feral/wild cats must be in a trap. If you can’t handle them, we can’t either. Crates are too hard to access to sedate them.
* We are no longer taking male dogs over 80lbs

Dogs (up to 80lbs) $100 includes vaccines if needed.
Female dogs only (81lbs & over) $100+over weight charges.
Pet cats $50 includes vaccines if needed.
Stray/feral cats $25 includes vaccines and big left ear tip.

CAWL (Colorado Animal Welfare League)
710 E College blvd
Roswell NM 88201
915-549-7575
Shana

01/18/2025

This clinic is for owned animals only. This is not for rescues or rescuers. In order to SOLVE THE PROBLEM, we have to stop owners from having unwanted litters. This stops animals from going into rescues and shelters. This actually helps rescues and shelters.

At CAWL, our goal is to use the very limited resources we have to stop unwanted animals from being born. We do not have funds for boarding, transport or flying animals. We could never ever afford it on our tiny budget. Tiny.

Our focus will always be owned dogs and cats, community cats and strays. Our focus will never be getting animals sterilized in order to make them more attractive to rescues in other states. (Colorado euthanizes 30+K animals per year already)

Please understand our position and please don't have your fosters bring in the dogs as owned. Our mission is a good one. Lisa

01/18/2025

01/02/2025

1/1/25
Happy New Year!
The next CAWL low cost spay/neuter clinic is January 12-16th
I’ve started my scheduling process. If you’ve contacted me by leaving your name, number & pet info then you’re on my call list. I’m calling from 915-549-7575, if you’re not able to answer when I call, I’ll leave a message if I’m able to. Please make sure that your voicemail is set up and not full. Spots fill up fast as I go down the call list so if you missed my call you’ll need to get back to me asap to secure a spot. If you don’t receive a call by January 7th then we’ve filled up before I could get to your name on the list. You’ll be transferred to the top of the waitlist for one of the next clinics, Feb. 16-20 or March 9-13 depending on how long it takes to get to your name on the waitlist.

Some things to make note of:
*We’re not taking male dogs at this time. I’ll let everyone know when we can again.
*No purebred/fancy bred dogs bought from a breeder, it’s counterproductive and not why we do this.
*We can’t take dogs or cats under 2 pounds in weight or over 7 years old. They don’t do well under anesthesia and are considered high risk.
*Pet cats & stray/tame cats in crates will need a p*e pad or towel for them to sit on.
*Be sure to walk your dog to potty before dropping them off with us.
*All dogs will need to be picked up when I call that they’re ready. Usually sometime between 10am-12pm. We do not/cannot board dogs.
*Feral/wild cats must be in a trap. If you can’t handle them, we can’t either. Crates are too hard to access to sedate them.

Dogs (up to 80lbs) $100 includes vaccines if needed
Pet cats $50 includes vaccines if needed
Stray/feral cats $25 includes vaccines and big left ear tip.

CAWL (Colorado Animal Welfare League)
710 E College blvd
915-549-7575
Shana

12/04/2024

So happy and grateful to post that our team spayed and neutered 1,424 dogs and cats in Roswell in 2024!

951 in 2022
451 in 2023
1,424 in 2024

Total of 2,826 animals! THANK YOU to everyone who donated, volunteered and worked so hard.

12/04/2024

PLEASE DO NOT FEED STRAY/FERAL CATS, UNLESS YOU ARE ACTIVELY WORKING ON TNVR (TrapNeuterVaccinateReturn) THROUGH CAWL, WILD BLUE, RAS OR YOUR VETERINARIAN.

THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR THEM IS TO LEAVE OUT FRESH WATER DAILY AND IF YOU WISH, SOME TYPE OF SHELTER.

I know what you’re thinking…. Please Keep Reading
I’m not heartless, I LOVE cats! Working in spay & neuter I’ve learned that it’s a battle that we’re losing! The more kittens born, the more that suffer!
Guess what?
Well fed stray/feral unaltered cats mate more often, females go into heat more often, have more and larger litters a year (usually 4-5 litters & 5-9 kittens). Unaltered cats left to hunt for their food get plenty of exercise and use up energy mate less often. Females, go into heat less often, have less and smaller litters each year (1-2 litters & 1-4 kittens). Do the math, it makes a huge difference!
Shana

12/03/2024

Here’s the information on our next clinic. Please read completely and thoroughly for important info.

Next Roswell nm CAWL clinic JANUARY 12th-16th

Unfortunately we have a long waiting list for dogs, so we have to go back to only female dogs for at least the next couple of clinics.
Sorry for the inconvenience. No MALE DOGS please.
***please note ***NO LONGER ACCEPTING EXPENSIVE PUREBREDS. If you can afford to buy them, you can afford regular vet prices.

Also I’ve had too many complaints on how I do my scheduling as many do not understand my process, or they don’t understand why they didn’t get a call back or an appointment. First off, I’m a full time volunteer for CAWL, I use my personal cell phone number (I really don’t mind, but do have to set boundaries). I’m contacted several different ways, calls/voicemails, texts, fb messages,fb comments and Nextdoor. As I receive contact info. It’s added to a wait/call list that I keep (in the order that I received them). I do not answer my phone if it’s not a # in my contacts. I put all the info on my outgoing message that people need to know. Leave a message so your info will be recorded.I do not call anyone back when I receive a vm. I try to text or message back only to answer questions or let you know I’ve got your info and have added you to the list. Sometimes just a (👍) is all I have time for. All calls are made at once during my scheduling process that takes place closer to the clinic dates usually 1-2weeks before. It’s a 3-5 day process depending on the length of the clinic days. Unfortunately the list has gotten to be so long that I cannot accommodate everyone at each clinic any longer. That meant many didn’t get calls because I had no appointments left to schedule so they’ve been transferred to the top of the next list. Each clinic, leading up to it, during and after I’m contacted by about 200+ people and constantly adding to the list. I hope that explains a bit to those that don’t know how it works. With that said, I love what I do and do it for my love of animals and for the hardworking staff of CAWL that travel from Colorado as often as they can to help our community!

FEMALE Dogs up to 80lbs $100 (includes vaccines if needed).
Pet cats $50 (includes vaccines if needed).
Stray/feral cats $25 ( includes a Big left ear tip and vaccines).
CAWL ( Colorado Animal Welfare League)
710 E College blvd
Shana
915-549-7575

11/09/2024

Hello Roswell,
Our upcoming clinic for November 19-23 is already full. If you were on my call list and didn’t receive a call from me it’s because all spots filled up before I could get to your name on the list. If I left you a voicemail, you didn’t get back to me in time. You’ve been transferred to the call list for the January 12-16. If you wish to be taken off of that list, please text me asking to be taken off, I’ll just need your name. If you’re needing an appointment please call or text with your name and pet’s gender and if it’s a dog or cat (pet or feral) Thank you for your understanding.

All dogs up to 80lbs $100 vaccines included if needed.
Pet cats $50 vaccines included if needed.
Feral/stray cats $25 includes vaccines and a noticeable left ear tip.
Shana
CAWL
915-549-7575
I will be mostly unavailable until November 18th. I will be able to be reached only through facebook messenger until then.

10/08/2024

Good morning Roswell. The feral cat program that we run is for feral, street or community cats. It is not for pets. I have gotten two complaints about the ear tip, even being told it is disrespectful. Each vet tips as they see fit. A bigger tip is not a rush job, disrespect or a mistake. Our vet that makes the biggest tip is actually a trapper herself as she cares enough to set traps at night and bring cats in for spay! She volunteers to do this. She also likes to see a big tip. Neither Shana or I tell the vets, that work so hard, how to do their job. Please sign your cats up as pets if you have concerns about the tip size. I can understand that. Lisa
P.S. yes I've adopted out pet cats with ear tips!! Jic that's the next comment

08/07/2024

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08/05/2024

IF YOU HAVE ANY OF OUR TRAPS PLEASE RETURN THEM. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME SO WE CAN ARRANGE A MEETUP TIME. THANKS.

OUR NEXT CLINIC WILL BE NOVEMBER 19TH-23RD TO GET ON THE CALL LIST FOR AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE MESSAGE YOUR NUMBER ALONG WITH INFO ON YOUR PET, WHETHER IT’S A DOG/CAT, MALE/FEMALE, IT’S NAME AND AGE. SCHEDULING WILL START THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER.

CAWL spay/neuter clinic Roswell
710 E College
Shana
915-549-7575

07/29/2024

Posted Monday July 29th. 2024

DUE TO ANOTHER RECENT POSITIVE DISTEMPER CASE AT ROSWELL ANIMAL SERVICES, CAWL spay/neuter clinic CANNOT ALLOW ANY DOGS IN OUR BUILDING THAT HAVE BEEN THERE DURING THE LAST 6 WEEKS. EFFECTIVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS CLINIC AND THE NEXT CLINIC AUGUST 11-15th. Thanks for understanding.

07/10/2024

NOTICE: AS OF SATURDAY JULY 27TH WE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT ANY FERAL (wild)CATS THAT ARE NOT IN A TRAP, SIMILAR OR AS PICTURED. STRAY (tame)CATS THAT YOU CAN PICK UP AND PUT IN A CARRIER IS OKAY.

UPDATE: We’re full this clinic (dogs & pet cats) message this page to be added to the call list for August 11-15th.
For stray/feral cats please text me before bringing, we can only take 25 each day. If I scheduled you because you can pick them up and put them in a carrier you don’t need to check in. Unfortunately we’re not able to keep any overnight as I had intended. If you have them in a trap we will get them in, in the order that you contact me. Sorry for this inconvenience, we’re doing the best we can to serve your community.😻

PLEASE READ FULLY FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CAWL’S next clinic is quickly approaching, we’ll be opening up again on July 25th -August 2nd. To obtain an appointment please private message your number, if it’s needed for a dog or a cat and if they’re male or female. You can also text me this info. 915-549-7575. You will be added to my call list. I’ll be calling to schedule all appointments over a 3 day scheduling process closer to the start of clinic date.

We cannot take dogs over 80lbs or dogs/cats over 7 years old. Doberman’s have a high risk of a blood disorder (Von Willebrand) these are all considered high risk surgeries and will need to be seen at a veterinary hospital.

Due to the recent distemper outbreak Please let me know if your dog has spent any time at Roswell Animal Control over the last 6weeks. Any dog showing illness symptoms by the time of scheduled appointment may not be accepted. ie; Discharge from eyes/nose, fever,coughing, vomiting & diarrhea.

Dogs $100 includes free vaccines if needed.
Owned Pittie Special $20 includes free vaccines if needed
Pet cats $50 includes free vaccines if needed
Stray/feral cats $FREE (this clinic only)includes vaccines & a noticeable EAR TIP.(pic below)
CAWL WILL NOT HAVE ANY CLINICS SEPTEMBER OR OCTOBER! Take advantage and get in now!
Thank you.

07/10/2024

Introducing our fabulous CAWL veterinarian Alexandra Klimovitz. She graduated veterinary school 3 years ago specializing in spay/neuter procedures. She has been with CAWL almost 2 years. She’s licensed in Colorado and New Mexico. She lives in Colorado with her fiancée, dog and 2 cats. We’re so lucky to have her providing skill and care to our pets and community!

06/17/2024

UPDATE CLINIC IS FULL
MONDAY JUNE 24th
$20 SPECIAL FOR PITBULLS SPAY/NEUTER
& VACCINES! NEXT 3 DAYS ONLY!
Tuesday 6/25, Wednesday 6/26,Thursday 6/27 call or text 915-549-7575 with how many male or female and what day. Drop off will be 7-7:30 am at 710 E College.

Sunday June 16th 2024
CAWL (Colorado Animal Welfare League)
The Next clinic is coming up!
Monday June 24th-Friday June 28th
Roswell NM
710 E College

PLEASE READ FULL TEXT FOR IMPORTANT INFO.

We cannot take dogs over 80lbs. or dogs or cats 7 years and older. We cannot take any DOBERMAN’S due to the high risk of a blood disorder (Von Willebrand) Sorry for the inconvenience.
$100 Dogs includes vaccines if needed
$50 pet Cats, includes vaccines if needed
$25 feral Cats ,includes vaccines and (noticeable) ear tip.
Cash only to be paid at time of drop off.
TO OBTAIN AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE PRIVATE MESSAGE YOUR PHONE NUMBER and if you need it for a dog or cat, male or female and how many of each if more than one. I will be calling from my wait/call list first, starting tomorrow June 17th. New numbers received by message will be added to my call list in the order that they’re received. I get notifications on messenger, NOT for FB comments. Please be aware that commenting on old posts or shared posts may not get a reply from me as I might never see it. Thank you.
Shana Emmert

05/16/2024

UPDATE
SATURDAY MAY 18th 2:23pm
CLINIC IS FULL
If you missed this one you can message your number to this page or my page (Shana Emmert) I’ll add you to the call list for June. I will not have time to check messages during the clinic week. We work 12-14 hour days. I’ll get back to you at the end of the week.
Thank you.

THURSDAY MAY 16

I’ve called everyone on my long call list for this upcoming clinic Sunday May19th-Thursday23rd. I’ve left many vm, some were full, some weren’t set up. If you were on that list message me or return my call.

DOG spots are FULL
I have a few spots left for CATS on Tuesday 5/21 or Wednesday 5/22
Spots will be given on a first come first serve basis.
Please see previous posts for pricing and additional information.
MESSAGE ME (Shana Emmert)OR CAWL SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC ROSWELL PAGE YOUR NUMBER TO OBTAIN AN APPOINTMENT. CALLING THE 720 CO. NUMBER WILL BE DIFFICULT TO GET AN APPOINTMENT FOR ROSWELL.
I’m not accepting anymore feral cats at this time. Please contact AC for their free TNVR service to our community.
If I’ve already got your number and have been working with you in the previous clinics and you still have ferals you’re trying to catch the same process applies for this clinic. Please message or text me with an idea of how many you will try to bring.
Thank you,
Shana

03/23/2024

UPDATE
ALL SPOTS ARE FILLED. THANKS.
NEXT CLINIC IS MAY 19-23rd
To get on the call list message your phone number, dog or cat, male or female and approximate size (dogs)and age.

SATURDAY MARCH 23rd

I HAVE A FEW SPOT OPEN FOR DOGS. Tomorrow Sunday March24th.
MESSAGE THIS PAGE YOUR NUMBER.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE.
$100 includes vaccines.

03/16/2024

Saturday March 16th 2024

The Next clinic is coming up!
Roswell NM
710 E College
Monday March 18th - Monday 25th
Please note not all days are available at this time.
I have several appointments for dogs available, many for cats and none left for feral cats.
Please contact Animal control to learn about their free TNVR (trap, neuter,vaccinate,release)
feral cat program that they have recently extended to the public.

PLEASE READ FULL TEXT FOR IMPORTANT INFO.

If you received a call or voicemail from a (915) number over the last few days that was me trying to schedule you for an appointment. Get back to me ASAP to get a spot. The spots for dogs go quickly and I only have a few left on certain days. I’ve given ample time to get back to me and now that I am advertising available spots it’s on a first call basis. Anyone else wanting an appointment message the page your phone number and what animal you need surgery for and I’ll get back to you as soon I can to let you know what I have available at that time. If you miss this one, ask to be put on the call list for May 19-23rd. Everyone from the March list that misses this one will automatically be added to the May list.

We cannot take dogs over 80lbs. or dogs or cats 7 years and older. We cannot take any DOBERMAN’S due to the high risk of a blood disorder (Von Willebrand) Sorry for the inconvenience.
$100 Dogs includes vaccines if needed
$50 pet Cats, includes vaccines if needed
$25 feral Cats ,includes vaccines and (noticeable) ear tip.
Cash only to be paid at time of drop off.
TO OBTAIN AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE PRIVATE MESSAGE YOUR PHONE NUMBER and if you need it for a dog or cat, etc. I get notifications on messenger, NOT for FB comments. Please be aware that commenting on old posts or shared posts may not get a reply from me as I might never see it. Thank you.
Shana Emmert