Our Veterinary Medical Services

The Nine Lives Foundation is proud to offer high-quality, low cost spay/neuter and vaccination services for cats at our clinic!

Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic

Currently our Spay/Neuter services are suspended due to Dr. Rudiger's ongoing medical issues.

Walk-ins always welcome. Appointments are appreciated.

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• The minimum weight for surgery is 2lbs.

• One FVRCP vaccine required at least 14 days prior to surgery. Proof of vaccination required at time of surgery drop-off (except feral cats in traps)

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Spay/neuter vouchers for San Mateo county residents accepted.

Voucher must be presented at the time of surgery.

San Mateo County Voucher Program info

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To schedule a spay/neuter appointment or for more information please call 650-368-1365

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Please read:

• Pre-op and post-op instructions

TNR Services

The Nine Lives Foundation believes that spaying and neutering is the key to ending the senseless euthanasia of millions of wanted cats and kittens each year.  Grounded in science, TNR stops the breeding cycle of cats and therefore improves their lives while preventing reproduction.

Benefits of spay/neuter:

• fewer unwanted kittens

• decreased transmission of FELV & FIV

• less desire to roam & fight

• decreased urine spraying

• decreased risk of mammary/testicular cancer

• healthier & happier cats!

We prefer you drop off by 10:00 am, but will accept at any time.

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Feral cats & kittens must come in humane traps. A carrier is recommended to allow us to transfer the cat after surgery.

All feral cats will receive a left ear tip to indicate that the cat has been fixed and vaccinated.

Feral cats may be released the same day of surgery with our anesthetic protocol.  Lactating (nursing) female cats & moms with kittens should be released immediately if kittens are still at large.  

If you trap or locate a pregnant cat, please bring it in immediately to prevent the birth of more unwanted kittens! We will accept pregnant stray/feral cats at any time during normal business hours.

Cats dropped off late in the afternoon may need to be held over night for surgery the following day

Visit alleycat.org for more information about caring for stray & feral cats in your community.

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Low Cost Vaccination Clinic

The Nine Lives Foundation offers the following vaccines & services at our weekly vaccination clinic on Wednesdays from 4-7 pm.  These services are available as well for cats taking part in our low cost spay/neuter clinics: 

Guidelines for Vaccinating Your Cat or Kitten

• Vaccinations for your kitten begin at 7-8 weeks of age and continue every 4 weeks until 16 weeks of age (8 weeks, 12 weeks & 16 weeks)

• FVRCP vaccines protect your cat or kitten against the most common viral upper respiratory diseases (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)

• If your cat or kitten is older than 4 months when he/she receives the first FVRCP vaccine, one more booster 2- 4 weeks later is required for complete immunization. A booster is given 12 months later and then every 3 years therafter.

• A minimum of one FVRCP vaccine is required for your cat or kitten at least 14 days prior to the spay/neuter appointment.

• Cats that will be living outside should receive Rabies and Feline Leukemia vaccinations annually. The Rabies vaccine is protective for only 1 year (Merial PureVax Rabies) and can be given as early as 12 weeks of age

• Feline Leukemia vaccines can be given at as early as 8 weeks and boosted once more 2 to 4 weeks later, and then boosted annually (Merial PureVax Feline Leukemia).

Possible Common Post-Vaccination

Self-Limiting Side Effects 

(may occur in the days following)

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• mild fever

• lethargy

• poor appetite

• limping (polyarthritis)

These symptoms will resolve within a few days and do not generally require veterinary medical care

Possible Uncommon Serious Post-Vaccination Side Effects

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(indicating severe allergic reaction)

• weakness

• collapse

• rapid heart rate/ weak pulse

• acute vomiting or diarrhea

• difficulty breathing

Please seek immediate veterinary medical care for any of these symptoms following vaccinations