MN SNAP provides low-cost surgeries for community cats.
MN SNAP is proud to support caregivers of community cats by providing low-cost surgeries and partnering in Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) efforts!
Feral Cats
A feral cat is not socialized to live with people and may be fearful and avoidant. Generally, feral cats are not adopted into homes.
Barn Cats
Barn cats live outdoors on farms. Barn cats are sometimes approachable but generally are not adopted into homes.
Community Cats
Community cats are often lost or abandoned and receive food and intermittent care from residents in a community.
More Information on Surgery
Pricing for Surgery & Other Services
Payments are collected at check in. Cash, credit cards, and “tap to pay” are accepted.
- Cat Neuter (male) $120
- Cat Spay (female) $155
- Rabies Vaccination (cats over 3 months old) included with surgery $0
- PRC (Panleukopenia/Rhinotracheitis/Calicivirus) $20
- Microchip (Includes registration) $25
- Cardboard Cat Carrier $10 +tax
- Topical Flea & Ear Mite 3-month Prevention/Treatment $25
- Oral Roundworm/Hookworm General Dewormer $10 +tax
Note: Vaccinations and other services are only available to surgery patients on the day of surgery.
Preparing for Surgery & What's Included
- Kittens must be at least eight weeks old and weigh at least two pounds.
- Cats must be healthy, hydrated and eating the day of surgery.
- Cats should be fed and well hydrated before surgery (no fasting).
- Feral cats must arrive in a trap.
- People-friendly barn cats or community cats can arrive in a carrier or kennel.
- Carriers/kennels must be marked with caregiver names.
- Cats that are pregnant or in heat can be safely spayed.
A pre-surgical physical exam will determine:
- Cat’s gender
- Sterilization status
- Weight
- Hydration level
- Activity level
- Body condition
- Heart sounds
- External parasites
- Presence of an umbilical hernia
- Obvious signs of disease such as vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or sneezing
- Patients with skin disease will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Also included:
- Free nail trim
- Sterilization certificates
- Post-surgical instructions
- Go-home pain medication for female cats
- E-collar and/or recovery suit (if needed)
- Rabies Vaccination (cats over 3 months old)
- Other core vaccination information
Trap-Neuter-Return Resources
TNR is the humane and effective approach to improving the lives of community cats. TNR is practiced globally! Cats are humanely trapped and taken to a veterinarian to be spayed or neutered and vaccinated. After recovery, the cats are returned to their home.
TNR humanely reduces community cat population; ensures the health of existing cats in the colony; and reduces fighting and spraying behaviors, making them better neighbors!
Did you know: MN SNAP has traps available for caregivers to rent! Contact [email protected] for more information.
- More information on TNR
- How to do TNR
- How to set a Tru Catch live trap
- Other helpful resources: Alley Cat Allies, Neighborhood Cats
See a cat with a tipped ear?
It’s okay! Community cats are ear-tipped during anesthesia. This is the universal symbol to the public that the cat is sterilized and vaccinated.