Three long-haired tabby cats sitting on a rooftop with a blue sky and some leaves in the background.

Cat Transport Program

POCONO CANCELLED due to poor response. ‍ ‍

2 spaces available; pets or ferals. MAY 27 MAY

PINE GROVE/Ruth Steinert SPCA 18 Wertz Drive

Next transports will begin in August through September. Follow NNN of Facebook for alerts at the beginning of July for signups.

By Appointment Only SAME DAY SURGERY

This transport service brings cats to the nearest NNN clinic for surgery.
This is NOT a mobile surgery van.

Transport is available to anyone willing to drive to the listed pickup locations.

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 DOMESTOC/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.

  • 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, vaccine will be administered.

How to Schedule

There is no online form.

You must have access to a smartphone or computer.

Email: transport@nnnlv.org

Include:

  • 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

  • Rabies records (if applicable)

  • Medical history & medications

  • Indicate if using municipal vouchers so that scheduling will not charge you the full fee.

If feral cat age unknown, provide best estimate (Example: female/7 lbs. /1 year /black).

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 are 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 the 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

  • Two women smiling and standing next to the open back of a white van, which contains multiple pet carriers and supplies.

  • A man holding a cat in a carrier with another man smiling nearby outside near a white vehicle.

  • A woman wearing a purple jacket standing next to a van filled with pet carriers and supplies, with shelves inside the van.

  • Two women standing outside next to a white van with its side door open. One woman is holding a pet carrier, and they are smiling at the camera.

  • A smiling woman in a beige puffy jacket holding a plastic bag with a blanket or towel and a pet carrier with a small dog inside, standing outdoors in a parking lot.