When to spay a rescued pregnant cat or not?

Animal shelters approach the issue in different ways: Spay the mother cat; if late-term pregnancy, try to save any viable kittens (this would not happen in a “kill shelter.”) Spay the mother cat in all cases, right up until birth. Observe what has been called the “Gold Standard,” and never spay a rescued pregnant cat.

How old is Fifi from Missouri Cat Rescue?

My name is Fifi. I was brought to M’Shoogy’s for medical care after being found homeless with a wound. The wound… » Read more » Adopt sweet Freeloader * Adorable male 2 1/2 years old! Adoption Application https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme… » Read more » Female Tiger kitten. 9wks. Super Playful. Smudge is the one closest to the camera.

How old is Rigby from Missouri Cat Rescue?

Teeny Tiny Calico kitten with Manx syndrome. 8 weeks old. Special needs kitten. Currently on antibiotics for bottom… » Read more » Rigby is a girl tonkinese. We would like to have her adopted with her brother Tae…. » Read more » Tae is about seven year old male cat. He loves other cats and loves his sister Rigby.

How does spaying and neutering a cat work?

How does spaying work? Spaying must be conducted by a veterinarian and involves your cat undergoing an operation. It then prevents your female cat—also called a queen—from producing eggs that could be fertilized by a male cat, as well as stopping their body emitting sex hormones that attract males. When can I get my cat spayed?

Animal shelters approach the issue in different ways: Spay the mother cat; if late-term pregnancy, try to save any viable kittens (this would not happen in a “kill shelter.”) Spay the mother cat in all cases, right up until birth. Observe what has been called the “Gold Standard,” and never spay a rescued pregnant cat.

Where can I adopt a stray cat in Missouri?

Our weekly adoption events, available kitties, informative articles, and happy ending stories are posted there regularly. Our adoption events are held in the South City and/or Chesterfield areas each weekend. Please follow us on Facebook for weekly times and locations.

My name is Fifi. I was brought to M’Shoogy’s for medical care after being found homeless with a wound. The wound… » Read more » Adopt sweet Freeloader * Adorable male 2 1/2 years old! Adoption Application https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme… » Read more » Female Tiger kitten. 9wks. Super Playful. Smudge is the one closest to the camera.

Teeny Tiny Calico kitten with Manx syndrome. 8 weeks old. Special needs kitten. Currently on antibiotics for bottom… » Read more » Rigby is a girl tonkinese. We would like to have her adopted with her brother Tae…. » Read more » Tae is about seven year old male cat. He loves other cats and loves his sister Rigby.