spaying.. have questions and have pics!

I want to take Missy to get her spayed but not sure if it is the right time or not.

She just had her litter 7 days ago. If i take her now, will this take any affect on her feeding or bonding with the kittens? Will she be in pain?

Should i wait a little bit longer?

I have no worries about her getting pregnant again at this moment. She is an indoor cat. No male cats around. She is not in heat yet, is with the kittens all the time..

I want to have all the kittens spayed also before they go to their new homes. If anyone knows any place where spaying is cheaper then 50.00 in illinois, chicago area, i would greatly appreciate any info. I have a total of 5 kitties to spay.

Also wanted to share that i have taken some new pictures of the kittens today! Click on photo album link at bottom.

Originally Posted by joanne2872

I want to take Missy to get her spayed but not sure if it is the right time or not.

She just had her litter 7 days ago. If i take her now, will this take any affect on her feeding or bonding with the kittens? Will she be in pain?

Should i wait a little bit longer?

I have no worries about her getting pregnant again at this moment. She is an indoor cat. No male cats around. She is not in heat yet, is with the kittens all the time..

I want to have all the kittens spayed also before they go to their new homes. If anyone knows any place where spaying is cheaper then 50.00 in illinois, chicago area, i would greatly appreciate any info. I have a total of 5 kitties to spay.

Also wanted to share that i have taken some new pictures of the kittens today!

Click on photo album link at bottom.

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Joanne....I would wait on the spaying until she has weaned the kittens....around 6 weeks. Just make sure she has no access outdoors because even though she doesn't appear to be in heat, I have read on this board of cats going back into heat fairly soon after giving birth.

ILLINOIS...Low cost or free spay/neuter info and programs:








PrairieLand Anticruelty
Champaign IL
Quincy Humane Society
Quincy IL
217-228-1422

Knox County Humane Society
1855 Windish Drive
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-342-1275
www.misslink.net/kchs
Discount certificates for s/n at participating veterinary clinics.

Better Pets Clinic
Moline IL
309-764-5489
Low cost s/n for western Illinois and eastern Iowa area.

Quad City Animal Welfare Center
724 West 2nd Avenue
Milan, IL 61264
309-787-6830
Serving surrounding areas in Iowa and Illinois, Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, etc. Low costs for spay/neuter, tests, and vaccinations.

Anti-Cruelty Society
147 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610
312-644-8338
Call for information and for requirements to set up an appointment for low cost s/n.

Bethalto Spay Clinic
Bethalto, IL
618-377-2420

Humane Society of Southern Illinois
Murphyboro/Carbondale area IL
618-457-2362 Once a month, they sell a limited number of vouchers for $35 each (at this writing) that the purchaser takes to a participating veterinarian for spay/neuter at no additional cost.

ARF (Animal Rescue Fountain Inc)
Glen Ellyn IL
630-469-4121

Homes for Endangered & Lost Pets
PO Box 972
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-879-8500
Information about services in the area.

Illinois Citizens Animal Welfare League
10305 Southwest Highway
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
708-636-8586
Pets and ferals. Call for information and appointment.

Animal Welfare League (2 locations)
6224 South Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60415
773-667-0088
Pets and ferals. Call for information and appointment.

South Suburban Humane Society
1103 West End Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-755-7387
Call for information regarding participating veterinarians, etc.

Felines, Inc.
PO Box 60616
Chicago, IL 60660
773-465-4132

PAWS Chicago
Lurie Family Spay/Neuter clinic
3516 West 26th Street
Chicago, IL 60623
773-521-7729
Call for appointment. Low cost spay/neuter and low cost vaccinations, tests, Frontline, and Heartgard.

PAWS
Tinley Park IL
815-464-7298
Ask about participating veterinarians. Orland Park and Country Club Hills.

Humane Society of Winnebago County
Rockford IL
815-749-1400

Kankakee County Humane Society
Kankakee, IL
815-933-5999
Low cost spay/neuter for all pets.

Winnebago County Animal Services
Rockford, IL
815-877-3073
Low cost spay/neuter for qualified low income.

Stop the Overpopulation of Pets, Inc.
PO Box 1103
Dundee, IL 60118
847-622-4136
Provides discount certificates for s/n to be used at a participating vet clinic.

River Woods Pet Clinic
Lincolnshire, IL
847-634-0022
In cooperation with local humane organizations, low cost s/n for pets and feral cats as well as early spay/neuter of kittens as small as 2 pounds and as young as 8 weeks.

C.A.R.E.
PO Box 1964
Evanston, IL 60204
847-705-2653
[email protected] email


Lake County Animal Protection
Northern Illinois locations
847-740-3977

Just had a mama and kitten in foster care--the mama rejected the kit at around 6 weeks. That was because she was already three weeks pregnant. I'd say just make sure she can't go anywhere near a male if you are going to wait a while. I agree with TNR, though, this might be a little early to spay.

Waiting till six weeks sounds good.

Everyone else has given you excellent advice, but I just wanted to add that the pictures you linked to were adorable. Thanks for sharing with us.

~gf~