NJHRS is pleased to announce the start of our lower-cost spay/neuter program for rabbits—the first of it’s kind in New Jersey.

 

If you are reading this, you are likely a responsible rabbit "parent" who know the benefits of spaying and neutering rabbits, even if you have only one and pregnancy is not an issue. Congratulations!

 

As with cats, dogs and other animals, rabbits are relinquished to animal shelters for a variety of reasons—among them being behavior issues and unwanted litters. To enhance the health and longevity of our rabbit companions, keep rabbits with their human families and prevent litters NJHRS advocates spaying and neutering.

 

Your rabbit, if a male, is ready for neuter when his testes are visible, usually around the age of 3-4 months. Female rabbits, in the experience of NJHRS, should be spayed at about 7 months old. Our primary chapter veterinarian feels that early spay may compromise the strength of a young female's developing skeletal structure.

 

In order to make this important surgery more financially feasible, NJHRS has enlisted the support of veterinarians across New Jersey to participate in our lower cost spay/neuter program. Please Note: NJHRS spay/neuter certificates can be purchased by anyone willing to use our participating New Jersey veterinarians. We do not have vets outside of NJ at this time.

 

How the program works 

These reduced fees are available only at the participating veterinarians listed below who accept an NJHRS authorized Spay Neuter Certificate. Individuals interested in taking advantage of our program will pay a reduced spay or neuter fee to NJHRS for which they will receive a Certificate. The certificate is to be presented to the veterinarian at the time of the surgery. You must purchase, and receive, your Certificate(s) from NJHRS before calling the vet and making an appointment. The certificate will be sent to you via USPS mail. It will not be emailed to you. Again, do NOT make your appointment until you have received your Certificate(s). We cannot stress this enough: DO NOTE MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE.

 

The cost

The cost for a Neuter certificate is $75 and a Spay certificate is $95.

 

As anyone who has researched neuter/spay surgeries for rabbits knows, a neuter may cost up to $200+ and a spay up to $400+. We are grateful to our participating veterinarians who are making these lower fees possible.

 

How to purchase a Certificate

You may obtain NJHRS spay/neuter certificate(s) online or through the mail. Regardless of the way you pay, you will be sent a valid certificate via US postal mail and you must not make an appointment until you receive the certificate.

 

1) Order online. Click on the Make a Donation button below to order your certificates through Paypal (Don't worry that it says "donation". It is a payment for your certificate, not a donation.) You may order multiple certificates in one payment. Neuter certificates are $75 and Spay certificates are $95.

 

Please be sure that your PayPal order includes your full name and mailing address. CERTIFICATES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

2) Send a money order made payable to New Jersey House Rabbit Society to:

New Jersey House Rabbit Society

PO Box 259, Matawan, NJ 07747

With your money order, please include your your phone number. Certificates are nonrefundable.

 

3) Send a check made payable to New Jersey House Rabbit Society to:

New Jersey House Rabbit Society

PO Box 259, Matawan, NJ 07747

With your check, please include your phone number. Certificates are nonrefundable.

 

If paying for multiple surgeries (which you can do with one check, money order or PayPal payment), you will receive multiple Certificates. Along with the Certificate(s) you will receive important After Surgery Care information. We do not fax Certificates to the doctor's office.

 

Please read to understand your financial responsibility.

◘ The Certificate pays only for the cost of the spay/neuter surgery.

◘ All of the veterinarians require a physical checkup before surgery (which may or may not be a separate appointment) to make certain that your rabbit is healthy and able to handle the stress of surgery. The cost of the checkup varies from office to office and that cost is your responsibility. When making an appointment be sure to inquire as to this cost so you will be prepared.

◘ The cost of pain medications after surgery, if prescribed by the veterinarian, is your responsibility.

◘ If treatment is required due to complications from the surgery, that too is your responsibility. Complications are rare but possible, as with any surgery.

 

Our Participating Veterinarians

All of our participating veterinarians are highly skilled professionals who have performed many rabbit spay/neuters. Your rabbit will be given the same outstanding care as any one of their patients. These doctors have agreed to participate in the program as a service to rabbit guardians. We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all.

 

At this time we have a number of participating veterinarians in our program although they are not in every county of NJ so some travel might be necessary for you to take advantage of this program.

 

Our participating veterinarians are:

 

HUNTERDON COUNTY

◘ Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital, Whitehouse Station

   Dr. Barbara Guy, Dr. Karan Oberhansley

   908-534-4121

 

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

◘ Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital, Sayreville

   Dr. Joseph ChiosI

   732-727-1303

 

◘ Monroe Animal Hospital, Monroe Township

   Dr. Steven Hornstein

   609-655-1717

 

MONMOUTH COUNTY

◘ Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, Oakhurst

   Dr. Jeffrey Applegate, Dr. Margaret Fordham

   732-531-1212

 

◘ Cream Ridge Pet Care Center, Cream Ridge

   Dr. Jennifer Fanders, Dr. Karen Stryeski

   609-758-777

 

MORRIS COUNTY

◘ Animal Clinic of Morris Plains, Morris Plains

   Dr. Paul Sedlacek

   973-539-2775

 

OCEAN COUNTY

◘ Ocean County Veterinary Hospital, Lakewood

   Dr. Warren Briggs

   Dr. Jennifer Quinlan

   732-363-7202

 

◘ Fischer Veterinary Hospital, Toms River

   Dr. Jennifer Quinlan

   732-270-5300

 

SUSSEX COUNTY

◘ Animal Hospital of Sussex County, Augusta

    Dr. Pamela Schott

    973-579-1155

 

WARREN COUNTY

◘ Warren Animal Hospital, Phillipsburg

   Dr. Vincent Zaccheo

   908-859-0702

 

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MERCER COUNTY

◘ Veterinary Care Center, Mercerville

   Dr. David Horne

   609-890-6266

   (NOTE: Dr. Horne is NOT for the general public. He will provide lower cost spays and neuters for rescue groups ONLY.)

 

If you know of any vets whom you think would like to participate in our program, please let us know and we'll reach out to them. Contact us at 732-583-0278 or by email.

 

NJHRS subsidizes these surgeries—that portion which is higher than the public’s fee—with monies from our newly established Spay/Neuter is for Rabbits Too Fund. We anticipate filling this fund with grants from private foundations, our own fundraisers and well as the generosity of our members. If you would like help build this fund, please send a donation with Spay/Neuter is for Rabbits Too marked in the check’s memo.