Southwest Florida Spay Neuter Services

Southwest Florida Spay Neuter Services Providing affordable veterinary services to all of Charlotte County and surrounding areas! Visit us at www.swflspay.org to schedule!

Quality spay, neuter, and vaccines at a reasonable cost to pet owners, rescues, shelters and feral cat trappers. After years of working in the animal shelter and veterinary industries of southwest Florida, my teammates and I are ready for change! We are tired of watching litters of puppies and kittens get sick and euthanized in shelters. We are tired of hearing about the months long waiting lists

for people who need their pets spayed or neutered. We are ready to be the change we want to see in our community. We are tired of hearing people complain about the outrageous amounts of money they had to pay to get their pet spayed or neutered. We are ready to make a difference and provide our underserved communities with a much needed veterinary service at an affordable price. We want to prevent those unwanted litters from being born in shelters all over our state. We have opened up our Charlotte County clinic that is fully equipped and staffed to perform 40 surgeries a day. This clinic will serve the communities that need us most. There are very limited options for affordable spay neuter in our region of Southwest Florida. Many nearby central Florida counties don't even have a vet clinic at all. We also would like to make an impact in the feral community cat population in our region by performing as many TNVR surgeries as possible. Our goal is to perform 800 surgeries per month serving the following counties in southwest Florida: Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, Lee, Hendry, Glades, Desoto, and Highlands.

πŸ§Ίβ˜€οΈπŸΎ Whether you're packing sandwiches, tossing a frisbee, or sharing snacks with your furry best friend, today is the p...
06/18/2026

πŸ§Ίβ˜€οΈπŸΎ Whether you're packing sandwiches, tossing a frisbee, or sharing snacks with your furry best friend, today is the perfect day to enjoy the great outdoors! πŸŒ³πŸΆπŸ’›

But while you're enjoying your picnic... there may be a few uninvited guests planning to crash the party. πŸ‘€

πŸ•·οΈ Ticks
🦟 Mosquitoes
🐜 Fleas

Unlike your dog, these pests don't need an invitation! πŸ˜…

That's why keeping your pet on year-round flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is so important β€” especially here in Florida where the bugs never seem to take a vacation. β˜€οΈπŸΎ

βœ” Protects against fleas and ticks
βœ” Helps prevent heartworm disease
βœ” Keeps your adventures fun and itch-free
βœ” Gives you one less thing to worry about at the park, beach, or picnic blanket

Because the only thing your pet should be bringing home from a picnic is happy memories... not hitchhikers. πŸ˜‰πŸΆπŸ±

πŸ’› Need prevention? Don't forget you can order flea, tick, and heartworm products through our online store and have them shipped right to your door!

https://southwestfloridaspayneuterservices.securevetsource.com/index.pml

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πŸ“£πŸΎ Clinic Closure Notice πŸΎπŸ“£Our Port Charlotte main clinic will be closed on the following dates:Wednesday, June 17Wednes...
06/17/2026

πŸ“£πŸΎ Clinic Closure Notice πŸΎπŸ“£

Our Port Charlotte main clinic will be closed on the following dates:

Wednesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 24
Mnday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Wednesday, July 1

We're taking a short pause to refresh, recharge, and make some improvements to better serve our patients, clients, and community. πŸ’›πŸΆπŸ±

Don't worry β€” you can still book appointments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through our website! πŸ–₯️🐾

πŸ‘‰ Visit www.swflspay.org to schedule your pet's appointment anytime.

πŸ“ž While the clinic is closed, our phones will still be monitored for post-operative surgery concerns to ensure our patients continue to receive the support they need during recovery.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work on making our clinic even better. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you and your pets soon! πŸ’›πŸΎ

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πŸΎπŸ’š Ever Wonder Why Pets Get a Little Green Tattoo After Surgery? πŸ’šπŸΎIt's one of the most common questions we hear after a...
06/16/2026

πŸΎπŸ’š Ever Wonder Why Pets Get a Little Green Tattoo After Surgery? πŸ’šπŸΎ

It's one of the most common questions we hear after a spay or neuter appointment!

That small green line placed near the surgical site isn't just for decoration β€” it's actually a very important part of your pet's medical record. 🐢🐱

The tattoo serves as a permanent visual indicator that your pet has already been spayed or neutered. This can be incredibly helpful if your pet ever ends up at a shelter, rescue, veterinary clinic, or emergency hospital in the future.

Why is that important?

βœ” Helps veterinarians quickly identify altered pets
βœ” Prevents unnecessary exploratory surgery
βœ” Reduces the risk of a pet being placed under anesthesia when it isn't needed
βœ” Saves valuable time during medical evaluations
βœ” Helps shelters and rescues accurately assess animals in their care

Without a clear indication that a pet has already been spayed or neutered, veterinarians may have no way of knowing for certainβ€”especially if there is no medical history available. In some cases, surgery would be required just to determine whether reproductive organs are present.

That tiny tattoo can help prevent a pet from undergoing unnecessary anesthesia and an unnecessary surgical procedure. πŸ’›

Think of it as your pet's permanent "I've already been fixed!" stamp of approval. πŸΎπŸ˜‰

It's a small mark that provides a lifetime of valuable information and helps ensure your pet receives the safest and most appropriate care possible.

πŸ’¬ Did your pet receive a spay/neuter tattoo? Let us know in the comments!

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πŸ’‰πŸΎ Don't Fur-get About Our Vaccination Clinic! πŸΎπŸ’‰Mark your calendars! πŸ“… Our next Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic is coming u...
06/11/2026

πŸ’‰πŸΎ Don't Fur-get About Our Vaccination Clinic! πŸΎπŸ’‰

Mark your calendars! πŸ“… Our next Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic is coming up on July 11th, and we're ready to help keep your pets happy, healthy, and protected! πŸΆπŸ±πŸ’›

✨ What makes this clinic paws-itively awesome?
βœ” 15-minute appointments
βœ” NO exam fee
βœ” Yearly dog and cat vaccinations available 🐢🐱
βœ” Microchips available for added peace of mind 🏑🐾

Whether your pet needs to update their vaccines or get microchipped, we've made it quick, affordable, and convenient.

Because the only shots your pet should be missing are the ones in your camera roll. πŸ“ΈπŸ˜†

⏰ Appointment spots fill up quickly, so don't wait until your pet starts negotiating with the neighborhood squirrels about their healthcare plan.

πŸ‘‰ Book your appointment today at www.swflspay.org

We have a limited number of FREE spay and neuter appointments available for TOMORROW, June 10th at Peace River Campgroun...
06/09/2026

We have a limited number of FREE spay and neuter appointments available for TOMORROW, June 10th at Peace River Campground in Arcadia! πŸΆπŸ±πŸ’›

This is a great opportunity to get your pet protected while helping prevent unwanted litters in our community.

✨ FREE Spay/Neuter Surgery
πŸ’› Limited spots available
πŸ“ Peace River Campground, Arcadia
πŸ“… June 10th

These appointments are expected to fill quickly, so don't wait!

πŸ“ž Call our main clinic today at 941-889-6777 to reserve your spot!

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your friends, family, and neighbors in Arcadia. Every surgery makes a difference! πŸΎπŸ’›

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Did you know you can order your pet’s flea and heartworm prevention directly from our online store and have it shipped s...
05/28/2026

Did you know you can order your pet’s flea and heartworm prevention directly from our online store and have it shipped straight to your house? 🏑🐢🐱

No extra trips.
No forgetting to pick it up.
No wrestling your dog into the car because you realized you’re out. πŸ˜…

Living in Florida means fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes don’t really take a season off β€” so keeping your pets protected year-round is so important. πŸ’›

Ordering through our online pharmacy is an easy way to make sure your pets stay covered while also supporting our clinic and mission at the same time. 🐾

✨ Easy ordering
πŸ“¦ Delivered right to your door
🐢 Trusted products for your pets

Because honestly… life is busy enough already. Let us help make pet care a little easier. πŸ’›

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🐾 A Little Heads Up From Your Favorite Snip Squad 🐾Our clinic will be taking a short break and will be CLOSED starting M...
05/27/2026

🐾 A Little Heads Up From Your Favorite Snip Squad 🐾

Our clinic will be taking a short break and will be CLOSED starting May 29th through June 7th, reopening on June 8th! πŸ’›

Even spay/neuter superheroes need a quick recharge now and then. πŸ˜‰πŸΆπŸ±

During this time:
πŸ“ž Phones will be monitored for Post-op inquiries only
πŸ“† If you need to book an appointment please do so through our website.
www.swflspay.org

If your pet needs an appointment before the break, now’s the time to get scheduled before we temporarily paws operations. πŸΎπŸ˜…

We appreciate your patience, support, and understanding while our team takes a little time to rest and reset so we can come back ready to continue serving our amazing community.

πŸ’› We can’t wait to see all your furry faces again on June 8th!

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🐾 This Memorial Day, We Remember & Reflect 🐾Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the u...
05/25/2026

🐾 This Memorial Day, We Remember & Reflect 🐾

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

As we spend time with family, friends, and our furry companions this holiday weekend, we are reminded that freedom β€” and the ability to serve our community doing what we love β€” is something we never take for granted.

At our clinic, we know pets are family too. So today we’re extra grateful for the moments that matter most:
🐢 Wagging tails at backyard BBQs
🐱 Cats supervising from the windows
πŸ’› Time spent with the people (and pets) we love

Whether you’re celebrating quietly at home or spending the day with loved ones, we hope you have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

And as always… please remember to keep your pets safe during the festivities:
β˜€ Plenty of water
🌭 No sneaky BBQ scraps
πŸŽ† Extra caution around loud noises and fireworks

From all of us at SWFLSNS β€” thank you to those who served and sacrificed. ❀️🐾

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πŸΎπŸ’›  β€œWill my pet gain weight after surgery?” πŸ’›πŸΎThis is one of the most common questions we hear β€” and the answer is:πŸ‘‰ Su...
05/23/2026

πŸΎπŸ’› β€œWill my pet gain weight after surgery?” πŸ’›πŸΎ

This is one of the most common questions we hear β€” and the answer is:
πŸ‘‰ Surgery alone does NOT automatically make pets overweight.

However, after spay or neuter surgery, hormone levels decrease, which can slightly slow your pet’s metabolism and reduce their calorie needs. That means some pets may become more prone to weight gain if they continue eating the same amount while getting less activity. 🐢🐱

The good news?
Keeping your pet at a healthy weight is usually very manageable with:
βœ” Balanced portions
βœ” Healthy treats in moderation
βœ” Regular exercise and playtime
βœ” Routine monitoring of weight and body condition

Think of it this way β€” after surgery, your pet may need a little less food and a few more zoomies. πŸ˜‰πŸΎ

Maintaining a healthy weight is important because obesity can increase the risk of:
⚠ Joint problems
⚠ Diabetes
⚠ Heart disease
⚠ Reduced lifespan

Spay and neuter actually provide many long-term health benefits, including reducing the risk of certain cancers, infections, roaming, and unwanted litters. A healthy lifestyle after surgery helps your pet enjoy all those benefits while staying fit and active. πŸ’›

And let’s be honest… those β€œI haven’t eaten in 5 minutes” puppy dog eyes are very convincing. πŸ˜…πŸΆ

🐾 A healthy pet = a happier, longer life.

Have questions about post-surgery care, feeding, or recovery? Drop them below β€” we’re happy to help!

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Address

941 Tamiami Trail, Suite D
Port Charlotte, FL
33953

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+19418896777

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