Cat Transport Program
Cat Transport 2026
Our cat transport program services 8 locations twice per year: April/May and August/September.
299 total cats
118 pet cats
181 community cats- 101 were FEMALE!!!!!!
Locations we served this year:
Bloomsburg, Hazleton, Meyerstown, Mt Carmel Borough, Pine Grove, Pottstown, Pottsville and Tunkhannock.
Many thanks to the Bloomsburg Fire Hall, Jim Schweitzer from West Hazleton, Borough, Mark Payonk from Lebanon County, Heather from Mt Carmel Borough, Ruth Steinert SPCA, Michael Lenhart from Pottstown Memorial Park, KFC-Pottsville and Gail Willard from Wyoming County Humane Society.
Our Plains and Reading teams are the BEST! And many thanks to Cheyenne our super scheduler!
Thanks to Ron who is the paperwork guy and makes sure that everyone’s medical forms are correct, printed and on clipboards ready to sign. Our volunteer drivers Martha and Ron get the truck ready the night before and leave out of Allentown early in the AM to reach each destination on time.
And many,many thanks to our ANGEL donor whose generous donation helps NNN continue to provide this program.
By Appointment Only - SAME DAY SURGERY-This transport is for both PET and FERAL cats.
Anyone willing to make an appointment and drive to the listed locations can use the transportation- it is not limited to the pickup/return location.
This is NOT a mobile surgery van.
General Information
Healthy kittens and cats 3 months+ /3 lbs. WEIGHT is important!
Spaces limited to 2 cats per person unless approved
Pickup: 7:00–7:30 AM. We leave promptly at 730.
Return: 5:00 PM same day
PET Cat Eligibility
Pet cats must:
Be DOMESTIC/MIXED breed cats
Be healthy
Be under 6 years old (needs bloodwork so does NOT qualify for the transport)
Not have active upper respiratory infection
No exotic/ purebreds accepted (Persian, Bengal, Himalayan, Maine Coon, Sphinx, Ragdoll etc) These cats have genetic medical conditions and should be neutered at a full service vet hospital.
Important:
PET cats 6 years and older require pre-op bloodwork and
NOT eligible for transport
FERAL Cat Eligibility
Must be in humane trap (raccoon sized)
No kitten/squirrel traps
No cat carriers or dog crates
Left ear tip required
Pregnancies are terminated at no charge
Refund issued if you are unable to trap the cat.
Carrier & Trap Requirements
PET Cats
Required:
Hard-sided carrier only. NO SOFT SIDES. The carrier is your cat’s recovery room so make sure that it is large enough to accommodate your cat overnight.
Towel or newspaper lining
Label with last name, phone number, and cat’s name
PLEASE make sure that carrier is secure. Use zip ties if needed
Not allowed:
Soft carriers
Backpacks
Cardboard boxes
Dog crates
If improper carrier is used → You will be turned away and refunded.
Pet cats are NOT ear tipped.
FERAL Cats
Required:
Humane raccoon-sized trap
Lined with newspaper
Covered with towel or sheet
Label trap with name & phone number if possible
Do NOT:
Transfer cats between containers in parking lot
Bring in carriers or dog crates
If brought in improper container → You will be turned away.
Pricing
PET Cats
Male: $95 NO EARTIP
Female: $100 NO EARTIP
Gas surcharge: $5 per cat
Includes:
Rabies vaccine
Distemper vaccine
Nail trim
Ear cleaning (if needed)
Fluids
Long-acting pain injection
Green tattoo along incision (no exceptions)
Female cats receive cone
FERAL Cats
$40 (male or female)
Gas surcharge: $5 per cat
Includes:
Rabies vaccine
Age-appropriate distemper
Ear mite treatment
Flea treatment
Worming
Fluids
Pain injection
Left ear tip-NO exceptions
Pregnancy termination: No charge
Add-On Services
Microchip (includes registration): $25
Additional Fees for PETS (ferals not charged):
Cryptorchid PET male: $25 per side
PET Umbilical hernia: $25
PET pregnancy termination: $25
Flea treatment: $11
Worming meds: $5–$10
Ear mite treatment: $10
Staff will call for approval before charging additional services.
Important Medical Notes
No diagnostic testing is performed prior to spay.
If your PET cat is pregnant, pregnancy will be terminated. If you do not want pregnancy terminated, do not schedule.
If female PET cat recently gave birth, wait 6 weeks before scheduling.
If cat has heart murmur or prior upper respiratory infection, disclose in email.
Provide all current medical records and rabies vaccine documentation.
If no rabies documentation provided, RABIES vaccine will be administered.
How to Schedule
This is an EMAIL application. There is no online form. Do NOT use BOOK NOW.
Email: transport@nnnlv.org and include the following information:
Desired location/date
Your name, address, phone (cell + landline w/ voicemail)
Preferred email
Cat name, sex, breed, age We do NOT accept purebred cats.
Requested add-on services for pets
Rabies records (if applicable)
Medical history & medications if applicable
Indicate if using municipal/SPAYUSA vouchers so that scheduling will not charge you the full fee.
If FERAL cat information is unknown, use these examples: female/7 lbs. /1 year /black). Information will be edited at time of surgery.
Payment Policy
Confirmation sent within 48–72 hours
Payment IN FULL due within 24 hours of confirmation
Appointments are not held without payment
Cannot accept payment over the phone
Credit card vaulting required for additional treatment approvals
Transport staff is not equipped to accept payments
Vouchers:
$15 NNN TNR vouchers must be prepaid and brought to transport MORNING check in
NNN cannot accept a screenshot of a MUNICIPAL voucher. We have to submit the paper copy for payment.
Municipal/shelter vouchers must be brought to the MORNING check in.
Please note: If you do not bring the paper vouchers at MORNING check in, NNN will charge $40 per cat to your credit card.
Surgical Consent Forms
Forms will be emailed. Must be completed 2 weeks prior to transport.
Failure to complete → Appointment cancelled and refunded.
Cancellation Policy
PET Cat:
Cancel 48 hours in advance for partial refund
FERAL Cat:
Refund provided
