HOW ALL ABOUT THE ANIMALS COALITION SCHEDULES CLINICS

.All About the Animals schedules clinics based on funding sources, type of clinic, as well as specific number, sex, weight, and age of dogs and cats.

Clinics are only held on Thursdays, dependent upon our veterinarian’s availability.

Thus, not every Thursday and not every month

The three clinic types:

⦁ Tribal – must be enrolled in any federally recognized tribe

⦁ Feral cats – cannot be handled; no friendlys or semi-friendly; brought in traps only

⦁ Other – anyone needing help

Tribal and Other clinics schedule the following animals:

Schedule Male Female Total

Dogs 6 6 12

Cats 11 12 23

TOTAL 35

⦁ There can be no more than 5 dogs over 50 pounds per clinic.

⦁ Animals over 7 years old need blood work completed prior to the clinic.

⦁ All cats for these clinics must be in a clean carrier, 1 cat per carrier.

Feral clinics: We schedule 50 cats in the hopes that we get at least 30 trapped.

All cats must be in a clean trap for the safety and efficiency of personnel.

1 cat per trap.

WAITING LIST

Please TEXT the clinic cell phone: 208-339-4390.

The scheduler is a volunteer with a job and can’t always answer the phone.

A message will be sent that includes a questionnaire that needs to be completed.

Once completed, you will be placed on the waiting list by the date you contacted the scheduler, not by when the scheduler responded to you.

It is extremely important to fully complete the questionnaire.

The information is used to get your animal into the correctly funded clinic.

Sometimes emergencies arise where animals need help immediately so they will have priority in scheduling.

We fit in rescue group animals if it is the night before a clinic and people have not responded to the scheduler’s phone calls or texts to verify they will show up.

Rescues always show up and don’t mind last minute scheduling.

Becother options.

ause of these variables we cannot tell you where you are on the waiting list.

If you really need your animal taken care of our website, www.aaacoalition.org, lists

INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY

NO FOOD after 11 pm the night before surgery. Access to water is ok. DO NOT FEED THE MORNING OF SURGERY. OF SURGERY. DO NOT GIVE DO NOT GIVE ANY OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS.MEDICATIONS.

Please alert the medical team if your pet is on any prescription medications.

INSTRUCTIONS THE DAY OF SURGERY

Please arrive during your scheduled time ONLY.

It is not guaranteed that surgery can be performed if you are late.

Please arrive during your scheduled pick-up time (within an hour of being called).

We do not have anyone on site to care for animals that are left.

All cats must be in a carrier. If a carrier is not available, a box with holes punched in it will do.

All dogs must have a collar on. We will not keep any leashes.

We will transfer your dog with a slip lead of our own.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION FOR AFTER SURGERY

Notes:__________________________________________________________________WT: __________________________________________ CHIP #____________________

Dog medications:

#____ Carprofen _____ mg. Give ____ tablet by mouth twice daily x 5 days.

#____ Gabapentin ____mg. Give ____ capsule by mouth twice daily x 5 days.

#____ Meloxicam ____ ml. Give contents of 1 syringe by mouth once daily x 5 days.

#____ Gabapentin ____ ml. Give contents of 1 syringe by mouth once daily x 5 days.

E-collar: ______ cm

If Cone is declined, I accept all medical responsibility if surgery wound opens. ______ Initials

ANIMALS ARE TATTOOED AS PROOF YOUR PET WAS SPAYED OR NEUTERED

Pet Name: ____________________ Owner Name ___________________________

Circle one: Dog / Cat Male / Female

Responsible Veterinarian: _________________________________________________

Signature/Printed Name

Date of Spay/Neuter: September 11, 2025

AFTERCARE HANDOUT

PLEASE FOLLOW THE AFTERCARE ADVICE FOR YOUR PET BELOW:

1. Keep your pet quiet and strictly confined for 7 to 10 days following surgery.

NO RUNNING, JUMPING, PLAYING.

If needed, your pet should stay in a crate or small room to discourage these activities.

Leash walks only. Do not encourage off leash running/playing.

2. Apply nothing to the incision unless directed by a veterinarian.

Keep it clean and dry.

No swimming or bathing for 7 days.

3. We use absorbable sutures so there are no sutures/staples to be removed.

4. Food & Water: you can begin normal feeding this evening.

Your pet may or may not be interested in food for the first 24 hours, which is normal.

Only offer small amounts of food and water frequently; some pets become nauseous after anesthesia.

Please consult a veterinarian if your pet is not eating by tomorrow afternoon.

5. Your cat was given an anti-inflammatory injection for pain which lasts several days. No medication is sent home.

Your dog has pain medication to go home.

Please start the medication tonight and give as directed.

It is best to give the medication with food.

6. DO NOT allow your pet to lick, scratch, or chew its incision.

This can lead to significant harm and sometimes results in emergency care.

Use an Elizabethan Collar (e-collar) for 10-14 days to prevent self-harm.

PLEASE RETURN COLLAR – IT SAVES MONEY FOR MORE SPAYS & NEUTERS

7. Some minor swelling is normal.

Large amounts of swelling, discharge, bleeding, pain, etc. are not normal and should be examined.

8. DO NOT give your pet ANY over-the-counter medications. It can be toxic or fatal.

YOU ARE FINACIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY VET CARE REQUIRED AFTER SURGERY.

CAUTION: Male dogs can be fertile for 6 – 8 weeks after surgery.

Male cats can be fertile for up to 6 weeks after surgery.

Females of both species that had been in heat prior to spaying have the potential for vaginal trauma by interested males.

All About the Animals – SPOT

208-339-4390

PLEASE RETURN E-COLLAR & CARRIER, IT SAVES MONEY FOR MORE SPAYS & NEUTERS