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 within driving distance of our participating New Jersey veterinarians. We do not have vets outside of NJ.

 

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 NJ HRS 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. Again, do NOT make your appointment until you have received your Certificate(s).

 

The cost for a Neuter surgery certificate is a modest $72. The cost for a Spay surgery certificate is a only $92 (if paying online, please note that you will need to add on a $3 fee PER certificate). 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/netuer certificate(s) in any of the following ways:

 

1) Order online! This is the quickest way to get your certificate(s). Click on the 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.) However, since Paypal takes a fee for this quick, easy service, we must add on a $3 fee for each certificate obtained through Paypal. For example buying 1 neuter certificate via Paypal is $75; and a certificate for 1 spay via Paypal is $95; certificates for 1 neuter and 1 spay via Paypal are $170.

 

Please be sure that your PayPal order includes the following: your full name and mailing address. Also, at the bottom of the form we require your rabbit's name and coloring and your phone number. Thank you. Certificates are nonrefundable.

NOTE: When paying through PayPal, you will receive your certificate approximately 1 week from the time of receipt.

 

2) Send a money order ($72 for a neuter and $92 for a spay) 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 rabbit's name and coloring as well as your phone number. Certificates are nonrefundable.

 

NOTE: When paying by money order, you will receive your certificate approximately 1-2 weeks from the time of receipt.

 

3) Send a check ($72 for a neuter and $92 for a spay) 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 rabbit's name and coloring as well as your phone number. Certificates are nonrefundable.

 

NOTE: There may be a waiting period of up to 3-4 weeks before certificates are mailed out when paying by check.

 

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.

 

As of 11/07, our participating veterinarians are:

 

Hunterdon County

◘ Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital, Whitehouse Station

 

Monmouth County

◘ Dr. Michael Doolen, Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, Oakhurst (limited participation)

◘ Dr. Jennifer Fanders, Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital, Oakhurst

◘ Dr. Karen Stryeski, Cream Ridge Pet Care Center, Cream Ridge

 

Morris County

◘ Dr. Paul Sedlacek, Animal Clinic of Morris Plains, Morris Plains

 

Ocean County

◘ Dr. Warren Briggs, Ocean County Veterinary Hospital, Lakewood

 

Warren County

◘ Dr. Vincent Zaccheo, Warren Animal Hospital, Phillipsburg

 

Mercer County

◘ Dr. David Horne, Veterinary Care Center, Mercerville (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.