Virgin Islands Spay and Neuter

20/02/2025

Alley Cat Allies has some great tips for community caregivers!

Community cat care tip: Keep cats' feeding area clean!

Feed on plates or in dishes rather than throwing food on the ground. Then, remove any uneaten food after 30 minutes and clean up. Leaving food can attract insects and wildlife and lead to foul odors.

These best practices not only help cats stay comfortable in their outdoor home, it decreases the chance of concerns or complaints from community members.

Community cat care tip: Keep cats' feeding area clean!

17/02/2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Community!

This weekend, the Virgin Islands Spay and Neuter team achieved something truly incredible. Over the past two days, we successfully completed a high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter clinic, treating 125 animals on St Thomas! 🎉

112 cat surgeries (plus 2 trapped cats that were previously neutered received vaccines and flea prevention)
9 dog surgeries
2 dogs that weren’t quite ready for surgery received critical wellness care.

This clinic could not have been a success without the unwavering support of our community. A special thank you goes out to all the volunteers and animal caretakers who adapted so gracefully during technical glitches. Your dedication ensured that every animal came through safely and successfully. 🙏

Most of the cats were part of the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return program, benefiting various colonies around St. Thomas. Caretakers and volunteers spent untold hours prepping, trapping, and transporting so we could provide for as many animals as possible. We also had the privilege of helping seven community dogs and performing some life-saving surgeries. 🐱🐶

We are also immensely grateful to the team from Massachusetts for coming down to make this clinic possible. Your expertise and kindness made all the difference. ❤️

Thank you once again to everyone involved. Together, we’re making a significant impact in the Virgin Islands!

We’d love to hear updates! Please share your pictures and experiences. Don’t forget to tag those that helped!

17/02/2025

125 ♥️ 🐱 🐶

11/02/2025

Calling STT volunteers!

We’ll need transport help getting critters to/from their spay appointments this Saturday and Sunday. If you have early morning availability and a willing vehicle, please reach out!

Locations where Animal Ubers are needed:
- Fortuna (truck, large SUV, or multiple cars required)
- Lindbergh/airport area
- Hull Bay
- Wintberg area (truck, large SUV, or multiple cars required)
- Smith Bay (truck, large SUV required)
- Sapphire
- Red Hook

All cats and dogs will be secured in carriers, traps, or crates.

Appointment check in time is 8-9, depending on animals.
Pick up time for return is between 4-5.

09/02/2025

We are one week away from our first clinic of the year on St Thomas!

We still have cat appointments available at our high-volume, high-quality Spay and Neuter Clinic next weekend, February 15 and 16! 🐾

During the surgery, all animals will receive core vaccinations and flea preventative at no extra cost! We can also microchip and provide rabies vaccine for $20.

Appointments are required and can be made through our website www.vispayneuter.org/appointments

If you are caring for a large number of animals, need assistance with trapping, or have any financial concerns, please contact us as soon as possible. We're here to help!

Together we’re working to ensure a healthier community for all.

26/01/2025

🌟🐾 Attention, St Thomas community! 🐾🌟
We are excited to announce our first Spay and Neuter Clinic of the year, happening on **February 15th and 16th**! This is a fantastic opportunity to help control the pet population and keep our animal community healthy—all at a **low cost!**
Don’t wait until it’s too late! There is limited availability. We encourage everyone to **sign up early** to secure your spot. Appointments can be made easily through our website: www.vispayneuter.org/appointments

For information about cost, and more details, please visit our website. Together, we can make a difference for our pets and community!

If you’re interested in volunteering to help trap or transport community animals for their appointments and/or help at the clinic, please reach out!

Want to Spay-It-Forward? Donations to can be made through Facebook and our website.

Clinic Info

15/12/2024

🐾 Today, We Celebrate One Year of Making a Difference! 🐾

In our FIRST INCREDIBLE YEAR, Virgin Islands Spay and Neuter has provided:

📊 327 Successful Surgeries
📅 18 Wellness Appointments
🩺 Post-Surgical Support
🐈 Community TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Assistance
❤️ Building Long-Term Relationships with Animal Caregivers

We're transforming our community, one pet at a time! 🐶🐱

Grateful for our amazing community, dedicated volunteers, and compassionate supporters who have helped us create a healthier future for the animals of St Thomas! 💕

Here's to many more years of positive impact!

08/12/2024

Woohoo!! Exciting News for Our Community!

We’re thrilled to announce that VISN has 20 cat traps and a drop trap ordered and on the way to enhance our TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and community spay/neuter efforts on St Thomas.

TNR is a humane and effective way to manage and reduce feral cat populations. By trapping, neutering, and then returning these cats to their colonies, we not only help control the population but also improve their overall health and well-being.

The benefits of TNR extend beyond just the cats. It leads to fewer stray cats in our neighborhoods, reduces nuisance behaviors, and helps protect local wildlife. Plus, it fosters a compassionate community where we take care of our animal friends!

Stay tuned for more updates on our TNR initiatives and how you can get involved! We’ll be assembling a volunteer trap and transport team soon.

These items were purchased from our Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2KR2GOXTU1HTA?ref_=wl_share

03/12/2024

A HUGE heartfelt thank you from Virgin Islands Spay and Neuter! We are incredibly grateful for and proud to be a part of such a supportive community. Your contributions, whether financial or through your time, are making a significant impact in improving the lives of so many animals here on St Thomas. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our whole community.

Did you know? Even though we’re still in our first year as an organization we:
- are a volunteer run team
- offer low cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping
- have provided high-quality spay/neuter and wellness care to 350 animals
- assist community members with trapping and transport
- provide pre and post surgical support
- couldn’t do what we do without you!

02/12/2024

**🌟 Spay It Forward! 🌟**

This Giving Tuesday, let’s make a powerful impact together! 🐾

Join us in our mission to reduce pet overpopulation and promote responsible pet ownership in the St Thomas. By choosing to spay or neuter your pets, you’re not just helping them live healthier lives—you’re also making a difference for countless animals in need!

**Here’s how you can Spay It Forward:**
1. **Donate:** Every dollar helps provide spay and neuter services to pets in our community. And thanks to a generous anonymous donor, up to $1,000 in total contributions will be matched. That means your gift will go twice as far in helping us provide spay and neuter services to pets in need!

2. **Share the Love:** Post a photo of your spayed/neutered pets with the hashtags and and tell us why you support this important cause!

3. **Encourage Others:** Tag your friends and family to spread the word about the benefits of spaying and neutering.

Don’t forget to donate and share!

Together, we can create a brighter future for our furry friends! Thank you for your support!

10/11/2024

If you are on St John, please take advantage of this free event!!

Tomorrow is the last day and no appointments are necessary.

Spread the word.

It is the final countdown till we kick off the largest spay/neuter event ever to happen on St. John.

From November 8-11 from 8am-3pm at the GHS upper campus Gym with the wonderful help of Visiting Veterinarians International the ACC will be offering free spay/neuter to dog and cat owners on St. John. AGAIN IT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC! If you would like to get your pet spay/neutered you can show up on any of these dates from 8am-3pm with your pet. You do not need to make a reservation, it is first come first serve, and you are required to wait with your pet while they are spay/neutered and come out of recovery.

The ACC will also be trapping a large number feral cats across the island, and we are preparing for hundreds of cats for this event.

We will be working around the clock from Wednesday-Monday. If you stop by the office, call or send a message and we are slow to respond we will do our best to get back to you ASAP. If you stop by the office and its closed we are either out trapping or up at the event at GHS.

We are still collecting donations for this event to make it as successful as possible, and hopefully provide more events like this in the future. https://www.stjohnanimalcarecenter.com/donate/

Thank you to Visiting Veterinarians International , Gifft Hill School, and all donors who have made this event possible.

04/11/2024

If you are on St John, this is a great opportunity to get your animals spayed and neutered!

For more information on this event, please contact the ACC at 340-774-1625.

It is the final countdown till we kick off the largest spay/neuter event ever to happen on St. John.

From November 8-11 from 8am-3pm at the GHS upper campus Gym with the wonderful help of Visiting Veterinarians International the ACC will be offering free spay/neuter to dog and cat owners on St. John. AGAIN IT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC! If you would like to get your pet spay/neutered you can show up on any of these dates from 8am-3pm with your pet. You do not need to make a reservation, it is first come first serve, and you are required to wait with your pet while they are spay/neutered and come out of recovery.

The ACC will also be trapping a large number feral cats across the island, and we are preparing for hundreds of cats for this event.

We will be working around the clock from Wednesday-Monday. If you stop by the office, call or send a message and we are slow to respond we will do our best to get back to you ASAP. If you stop by the office and its closed we are either out trapping or up at the event at GHS.

We are still collecting donations for this event to make it as successful as possible, and hopefully provide more events like this in the future. https://www.stjohnanimalcarecenter.com/donate/

Thank you to Visiting Veterinarians International , Gifft Hill School, and all donors who have made this event possible.

29/10/2024

Someone recently asked about ear tipping. We thought Alley Cat Allies’s post was extremely timely!

29/10/2024

After yesterday’s sucessful clinic with 24 cats (plus a bonus cat that was already fixed), we’d like to say a GIANT thank you to all those that care for community animals.

We want to shine a light on the incredible caretakers of our stray, neighborhood, colony, and community animals, not just on St Thomas, but everywhere! Caring for all of these often neglected and vulnerable animals is a labor of love, we recognize that it can be both time and resource-intensive.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to providing for, trapping, and transporting these animals. Your commitment is truly inspiring.

Thank you for advocating for our community by getting them fixed. Your work saves lives and helps create a better future for everyone.

Trappers and caregivers often go unrecognized, but we want you to know that we couldn’t do what we do without you. Together, we are making a difference!

If you’d like to learn more about TNR (trap-neuter-return), and about joining our volunteer trapping team, please send us a message.

28/10/2024

Thank you The Kitten Fight Club for all you do :) these two little fighters now have the opportunity to find forever homes filled with snuggles.

27/10/2024

🌞 We're all set for today's spay and neuter clinic, with 25 cats on the schedule!

While we’re optimistic for a smooth day, we’re taking extra precautions due to the Water and Power Authority (WAPA) announcing rolling outages—time, duration, and frequency unknown.

Here’s how we're staying prepared:
- Drop-off and pick-up times may change, but our team will stay in contact with you.
- We’ve borrowed an EcoFlow portable solar battery system to keep the clinic running smoothly.
- Clamp lights with extension cords are on hand for reliable lighting.
- Our team has packed headlamps for hands-free visibility.
- Extra ice chests have been stocked to keep our vaccines cold and surgical warmies warm.

Our focus remains on providing affordable, accessible, high-quality care for all pets. 🐾 Let’s make today a successful and safe experience for everyone involved!

Stay safe and see you at the clinic!

26/10/2024

While we may have been a bit quiet lately, our team has been hard at work making a difference! In September, we proudly hosted 2 clinics that provided care for **56 animals**, including dogs, cats, and rabbits! We’re gearing up for another clinic tomorrow.

We want to extend a special shout-out to:
**Dr. Heidi** for her unwavering dedication and expertise at every clinic,
**Dr. Karen** for her exceptional rabbit spaying skillls,
**Emily of Triple H Horse Ranch** for her invaluable trapping and transportation support,
**Margaritaville Vacation Properties, St. Thomas** for their compassionate care of the cats on their property,
**Canines, Cats, and Critters Vet** for their ongoing support,
**Faye of Love City Lunch Box** for keeping our team fueled and energized,
And of course, **Our Incredible Volunteers** who keep the heart of VISN beating strong!

Together, we are making a positive impact on the lives of these animals. Stay tuned for more updates and ways to get involved!

Canines, Cats & Critters - St Thomas
Margaritaville, Margaritaville St. Thomas
Triple H Ranch USVI
The Kitten Fight Club
Off The Rocks Animal Rescue
Love City Lunch Box
Stormy Pirates Boat Charters
Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
Banfield Foundation

29/08/2024

**Need Help with Colony Animals or Want to Add an Animal to Our Waitlist?**

Our amazing team of volunteers is dedicated to helping our furry friends, but we need your support to keep things organized! If you’re looking to add an animal to our waitlist or need assistance with colony animals, please take a moment to fill out our online form.

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDv5_gGVnobhWEWG9s1-MrNWk6RHbMoCG2WfnQd0bRLGgPYQ/viewform

Using the form helps us ensure all of the requests get into one spot, allowing us to assist you more efficiently. Remember, our volunteers balance their passion for helping animals with full-time jobs, so your cooperation is immensely appreciated!

Thank you for being a part of our compassionate community and for supporting our mission at VI Spay and Neuter!

This form is also available to access in multiple locations on our website.

Thank you for reaching out!