Search Search Search Topic Spay/Neuter Surgery (-) Patient Care Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Shelter Medicine Intake & Preventive Care Adoption & Placement Foster Care Programs & Operations Active FiltersPatient Care Group 9 Clear All A Pup Named Pumpernickel is ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance’s 500,000th Patient As of October 11, 2022, half a million animals have been spayed and neutered by the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance (ASNA). The landmark patient was a puppy named Pumpernickel. Guiding Cats Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination Watch these how-to videos for detailed instructions on properly assessing cats during spay/neuter clinic intake, including checking for alteration status, exams, and determining gender. Spay/Neuter Guidelines Find spay/neuter guidelines, tips for application of spay/neuter tattoos, and research articles to maintain effective and humane practices at your high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter clinic. Gentle Cat Handling at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show how to minimize stress while gently handling cats in a spay/neuter clinic. HQHVSN Surgery Basics These resources provide detailed instructions on some surgery basics involved with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter. Dog Induction & Perioperative Care at Spay/Neuter Clinics These videos show ways to administer and monitor anesthesia for dogs in a spay/neuter clinic setting. Guiding Trapped Cats Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination This video series will walk you through the safest, least stressful methods of handling trapped, community, or feral-behaving cats in a spay/neuter clinic. Pulse Oximeter Use This guide teaches spay/neuter medical staff how to place probes, troubleshoot, and maintain pulse oximeters for better anesthetic monitoring. Resources to Assist With Intake These educational learning tools will provide visual reminders, practical tips, and printable checklists to develop critical standards and confidence. Special Considerations for Community Cats at S/N Clinics Guide Get this downloadable guide that explains the specific needs of community cats in a spay/neuter clinic.