Important Info!
Please Read!!
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SPAY AND NEUTERING IS NOT AN OPTION IT IS A MUST.
Due to a recent increase in buyers attempting to breed kittens without permission—even while on a SpaySecure contract, I now require every kitten to be spayed or neutered before going home. I provide 4 options to choose from for your kittens spay/neuter.
I do still allow the SpaySecure option, but it comes with a significantly higher fee, essentially equal to the cost of a breeding-quality cat.
What is SpaySecure?
SpaySecure is a company that provides a legally binding contract allowing you to delay sterilization until your kitten is 6–8 months old. They follow up with you throughout the process, provide reminders, and ensure that the procedure is completed.
If you attempt to breed the kitten, avoid communication, change your contact information, or do not uphold the contract, SpaySecure and I will pursue legal action, which may include court involvement and potential surrender of the kitten.
Once your kitten is sterilized, you must send proof from your veterinarian to SpaySecure. They will also contact your vet directly to verify that the procedure has been completed. Please note: you are responsible for your veterinarian’s sterilization fee, and it must be done by the deadline stated in your SpaySecure contract.
I strongly encourage you to research both early and delayed sterilization and speak with your veterinarian about which option is best for you and your kitten. Both approaches have pros and cons.
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Special Note: One of our breeding cats, Luna, has a contract that we must sterilize her kittens before placing them in a home. The SpaySecure option does not apply to her kittens.
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Spay/Neuter Option 1:
Lowest cost • High-volume clinic
Budget-Friendly Option — Pet Resource Center of KC
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Your kitten can be spayed or neutered through the Pet Resource Center of KC, which is the most budget-friendly option at $110. They are a low-cost, high-volume clinic, and they will perform the procedure once the kitten reaches 3 lbs, allowing it to be done at a younger age. With this option, kittens are typically ready to go home around 14 weeks old.
If the kitten is older at the time of booking, please note that this clinic often has the longest wait times of all three options. Because they see a large number of animals each day, there is also a higher risk of exposure to common illnesses. For that reason, I keep the kitten in a quarantined area for one week following the procedure.
I have contacted the clinic directly to ask about their sanitation practices, and they assured me that they maintain good cleaning protocols—and their public reviews are generally strong. However, due to the nature of a high-volume environment, the risk of exposure is still higher resulting in a delay to the kitten going home. So please keep that in mind when choosing this option.
The spay/neuter fee is required at the time of reservation so I can secure the appointment for your kitten.
Spay/Neuter Option 2:
Mid-range pricing • Longer wait times
Standard Option — Local Veterinary Clinic
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Your kitten will be spayed or neutered by a veterinarian I have used previously for retired cats, though they are not my regular vet. This option has a $200 spay/neuter fee.
Appointments with this clinic can take longer to schedule. If the kitten is already older when reserved, it may add 2–3 extra weeks before they are ready to go home. If the kitten is still young, this clinic does not perform the procedure until 16 weeks of age, and I prefer to keep the kitten for about a week afterward to monitor them. With this option, kittens are typically ready to leave at around 17 weeks old.
The lower cost also reflects that this clinic does not include pre-surgical bloodwork and does not use propofol, which is often recommended for larger breeds to ensure an easier, smoother recovery.
The spay/neuter fee is due at the time of reservation so I can secure the appointment with this vet.
Spay/Neuter Option 3:
Highest cost • Fast scheduling • Individualized, careful care
Premium Option — Primary/Regular Veterinarian
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Your kitten will be spayed or neutered before going home, and this procedure is performed by my regular veterinarian. The cost is $530 for a spay and $325 for a neuter.
My vet is able to schedule much sooner than most clinics because they have an experienced team and only require the kitten to weigh at least 3 lbs, allowing the surgery to be done at a younger age. With this option, kittens are typically ready to go home around 14 weeks old.
This fee includes the surgery itself, pre-surgical bloodwork, and the use of propofol, which many clinics do not use. Propofol is more costly but is considered safer for larger breeds like Maine Coons.
The spay/neuter fee is required at the time of reservation so I can secure your kitten’s surgery appointment with my vet. While this is the highest-priced option, it is also the most commonly chosen—and in my opinion, well worth the cost for the quality of care provided.
Please click here to see the spay/neuter vet bill for this option for the Sesame Street litter. I provide this to you so that you can see just how much it costs and why.
Spay/Neuter Option 4:
Wait until 6–8 months • $500 refund after proof of sterilization
SpaySecure Option — Delayed Spay/Neuter
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With this option you will sign a legally binding contract through SpaySecure and delay spay/neuter until the kitten is 6–8 months old. (Please refer to the information above for a full explanation of how SpaySecure works.)
This option adds $1,500, with $500 refunded once you provide proof that the spay/neuter has been completed and verified by the veterinarian who performed the procedure. With this option, your kitten can go home at approximately 14 weeks old. Prior to pickup, you will receive the SpaySecure contract to review and sign.
Please note: If I have concerns that you may attempt to breed the kitten without permission, I reserve the right to require the kitten to be spayed/neutered before going home and not offer this option. If the SpaySecure agreement is violated, legal action will be taken, and surrender of the kitten may be required.
