Spay & Neuter Clinic

Pick up time is at 4:00 PM. Our staff may give you an earlier time if fewer animals are scheduled for surgery that day. A late pick-up fee starts at $75.

No, our staff has to set up for surgery before they can greet you and your pet in our parking lot (drive-through line) in the morning. In the evening (unless otherwise directed by the staff), your pet needs time to recover from the anesthetic. Our team needs time to finish the surgery, clean, and get your paperwork ready before greeting you in the parking lot for pick up. Late pickups increase our operating costs and keep our staff from getting home to their families.

Yes, as long as the consent form is filled out and the invoice is paid ahead of time. If unable to pre-pay the appointment or you are using a voucher to pay; the person dropping off the animal must either bring the voucher or be prepared to pay by cash at drop off. 

Our lobby is too small to accommodate all pet owners bringing pets in for surgery per day. Staying in your vehicle keeps you and your pets safe during the check-in/out process and saves time for our staff by allowing them to find you quickly as they go car to car.

First, you will receive an email from The Northwest Organization for Animal Help saying that your appointment is pending. Please allow between 48-72 hours for appointment to be approved. Once approved you will receive an email with instructions and a link to fill out an e-consent form. Please fill this e-consent form out as soon as possible. (click “send to clinic” after signing). Once you fill out the e-consent form, out staff will review it and update your client(s)’s file and then send you an invoice. You may pay the invoice online or bring cash on the morning of your appointment. (All payments are due no later than drop-off)

Please note that any appointments made within 24 hours of appointment date might not be approved by our staff on time. We suggest trying to call or email but cannot guarantee that your appointment will be approved.

The most common reason for not receiving an email confirmation is that you incorrectly inputted your email. First, check your spam folder to rule this out. If you believe you input an incorrect email, please call The NOAH Center’s Spay & Neuter Clinic at 360.629.7055 ext. 409 and leave a message.

After you receive your invoice via email, you will be able to pay online or plan to bring cash when your drop-off your pet for surgery.

Every member of our staff is involved with surgery and animal care during the day. Safety is our number one priority, and when we feel it is safe to do so, we can break away to return phone calls. Please keep in mind that the Spay & Neuter Clinic receives over 100 phone calls each day. Please allow 48-72 hours for us to return your call. 

Yes, just let the staff know when they check you in that you would like to add additional services.  

Unfortunately, we are unable to do this because all of our staff are engaged in surgery and patient monitoring. Since The NOAH Center’s Spay & Neuter Clinic performs up to 60 surgeries per day, we cannot call individual owners unless we have a specific question regarding your pet.

Because of the extreme shortages of experienced licensed staff, The NOAH Center has had to limit the number of more time-consuming surgeries, including dog spays.  Additionally, we have experienced an overwhelming increase in the number of individuals in need of our services.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of trained and experienced veterinary staff, increasing operating expenses, and declining fundraising dollars, we are no longer able to provide free services for feral cats. If you have a feral cat safely contained, you can schedule and pay for surgery through our website. If you request it, we can ear-tip at no additional charge.

Yes, but we have reduced the number of female dogs significantly we can do per week due to various reasons relating to efficiency and expense.  The demand for surgeries for dogs is high, making it difficult to get an appointment. 

As in human medicine, age can significantly impact how an animal tolerates surgery and recovers afterward. Older pets are more likely to have underlying health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, cognitive decline, or heart, kidney, and liver disease…that can increase surgical risk.

A licensed veterinarian can assess your pet’s overall health using tools like a frailty index. This evaluation looks beyond chronological age to consider the cumulative effects of age-related conditions. This type of individualized assessment is not something we are able to provide at the NOAH Center.

Additionally, older pets often require more advanced monitoring and supportive care during and after surgery. This level of care is best provided by your primary veterinarian and their team in a full-service veterinary practice.

Yes, but please consider the following before having your large dog neuter at The NOAH Center: 

Large mature dogs will require careful post-operative care following surgery. Sexually mature dogs over 40 pounds are at a higher risk for complications, often because they become too active during the recovery period. Common issues occur when dogs are allowed to run freely in the house or yard, are not leash-walked exclusively, or are left unsupervised.

Once swelling develops, the incision can become uncomfortable, causing the dog to lick or chew at the surgical site. This can increase swelling, introduce bacteria, and lead to an infection. Most dogs require a full two weeks of restricted activity for proper healing, and some may need a longer recovery period.

Because The NOAH Center is not a general veterinary practice, we are unable to provide post-operative examinations or treatment. If complications arise, you will need to seek care from a full-service veterinary clinic, which can be costly.

Before scheduling surgery, please carefully consider whether you can keep your dog confined, restrict activity, and ensure that an e-collar (cone) is worn at all times during the recovery period. 

Unfortunately, because of rising costs and shortage of staff coupled with our requirement to have a deposit for every surgery, we cannot spend the time making appointments over the phone.    

We communicate essential surgery information by email to all our clients ahead of time, so having access to a computer or smartphone is necessary. Try reaching out to friends or family to help with scheduling & filling out required documents.

The majority of the time, these lumps are what is called a seroma, which is an accumulation of fluid under the skin. Seromas often happen in young or very active cats or dogs. Limit your animal’s activity as much as possible. Do not allow the animal to lick the incision site. The lump may take up to 4 weeks to reduce in size. If the swelling does not improve over 3-4 weeks, please call the Clinic and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as we can. 

The NOAH Center’s Spay & Neuter Clinic’s services are in high demand.  We are also experiencing a shortage of experienced licensed professional staff.  We open appointments each week, however, these appointments are frequently booked quickly by the many other people looking to have their pets spayed or neutered.  Appointments become available randomly due to cancelations.  There is no specific day of the week that we open new appointments, so it is important to check back frequently.

A third party puts together our appointment scheduler, and this is how they have set things up. If you use Google Chrome, it will auto-fill your information to help make the data entry quicker. 

Contact the Operations Director at: info@thenoahcenter.org or call The NOAH Center at 360.629.7055 ext. 406.  It will be helpful to provide a photograph of the incision site.