OAR Spay-Neuter Clinic

5619 Orlando Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45227, USA

Category:	Non-Profit Organization
Address:	5619 Orlando Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45227, USA
Phone:	+1 513-871-0185
Site:	ohioalleycat.org
Rating:	4.5
Working:	7:30AM–5PM 7:30AM–5PM 7:30AM–5PM 7:30AM–5PM 7:30AM–5PM 1–4PM 1–4PM

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Julie Rimer

Did you know that Ohio Alleycat Resource has a new arrangement with the Hamilton County SPCA with regard to any fixed cats that are brought to the SPCA in humane traps or pet carriers? The policy is almost a year old. When you bring in a cat, you must fill out a form stating where you trapped the cat or found it, where you live, etc. The SPCA does not tell you this, but if the ear of the cat is tipped (a small section of the top of the ear is cut off), indicating it has been spayed or neutered, the cat will be immediately released to Ohio Alleycat Resource. Neither the SPCA nor OAR does any testing to see if the cat has feline leukemia, feline AIDS or anything else. No attempt is made to find the cat a home. OAR will drive the cat right back to your street and release it. We trapped an emaciated cat that has been homeless in our neighborhood for months. We have already rescued 9 cats over the past 6 years. We cannot take in any more cats. We brought the cat to the SPCA. The SPCA judged the cat to be one year old and only 5 pounds, a clearly starving cat. Still, OAR brought it back to our street and released the cat the same day we brought it in. This new policy the SPCA and Ohio Alleycat Resource have adopted is being kept quiet by both agencies. Both agencies tried to pass the buck when I called to complain; the SPCA said to call Ohio Alleycat Resource and Ohio Alleycat Resource said to call the SPCA with any complaints. We are right back where we were months ago, but now we likely have a trap-shy cat and nowhere to take it if we are able to trap it again. I completely disagree with this policy of both OAR and the SPCA. They are not doing justice to either the cat or the native wildlife population.

Laura M

I went to OAR with my two cats because Im tight on money right now. They refused to neuter my male cat, claiming he had an eye infection. He had one three or four months ago that got really bad and left permanent scarring on his eye (two different vets attested to this). But the clinic saw this as an active infection and charged us for medication that he didnt need. Additionally I had to then have him neutered somewhere else at a high cost. Then comes the kicker, its now two and a half weeks later and my female cat, who they spayed, appears to have ringworm. She is an indoor cat and hasnt been in contact with any other animals since her surgery. I just spent a month and a half getting rid of ringworm on myself from a kitten that I had to part with because it was too young to be treated. Now I get to look forward to spending MORE money, treating two cats (precautionary treatment of the other cat), and scrutinizing every spot on my body for whether or not its ringworm.

Sarah Schock

A few weeks ago a lost cat showed up in our yard, it had a collar but no ID. We tried to locate the owner but no luck so we took it the SPCA. Imagine my surprise a few days later when it showed up again on my back porch. We contacted the SPCA and were told the cat was turned over to this outfit who fixed it and dumped it back in our yard without our knowledge. This is just not right. While I think capturing feral cats to fix them is fine, this cat was clearly not a feral cat. And we were not told by anyone at the SPCA that this would happen, it was a complete waste of time for us to even drop it off. Why dump this cat back in my yard when it wasnt mine to begin with ? I understand cat overpopulation but dumping a cat in my yard to become a neighborhood nuisance isnt a solution. For whats its worth, I have taken the cat in and I am trying to find it a home. I would love to keep him but I have two older cats who are pretty set in their ways.

Brandon Ward

I want to start by saying the volunteers are very friendly and nice. The organization as a whole does an unbelievably poor job of documenting very critical information about the cats that are up for adoption, such as omitting information saying that certain cats MUST be adopted together and you cant take just one. The customer service is yet another disappointment to add. I was treated extremely poorly and even hung up on while inquiring about their cats. I question if they truly want their cats to be adopted or if they just want to be a sanctuary.

Rose Wulliger

You can adopt on Thurs. 6-8 pm or Sat/Sun. 1-4 pm; also spay/neuter services discounted or free for some zipcodes; oh yeah they also do kitty adoptions from the Oakley Petco on weekend. And they have a humane trap, neuter, return system they loan out for a deposit. Great people. Great cats. Ive watched them grow over the years and they really help the cat population and Cincinnati.

Gayle C

OAR is staffed with kind, compassionate and caring humans. The facility is super clean, the process of dropping off cats for spay or neuter couldnt be easier, and if you bring the cat in a have-a-heart trap, spay/neuter is done at no charge. Cats in carriers are sterilized for , approximately $60 which is a fraction of what most veterinarians charge.

April Jones

When I have to bring kitties here, I always feel like they will be cared for extremely well. The staff is great!! Very polite and helpful! They have a deep sense of care, concern, commitment and enthusiasm that make an already generous facility that much more awesome! Thank you OAR, for all that you do! Making the world a better place!!!

Peg Fay-Feder

This is a fantastic group of folks running a fantastic community service. They support numerous cat care givers around the city who tend to colonies of wild cats. We have adopted 1 cat and 2 kittens from OAR. A wonderful experience both times.

Kayla Sciutto

I took two of my cats there and they were great! I live in Hamilton County so the spays were free. My babies came home looking great. The incision site was very small and didnt look red or irritated. This is a great place for such a low cost!

TheElectricKazoo

My kitty was spayed here and it was well worth the drive - the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the procedure was inexpensive, and my cat came home in good mental and physical condition. Highly recommended.

Jennifer Mahuet

They are an invaluable resource for the community. I cannot speak highly enough of them. I have taken stray/feral cats to their vets for care and they changed their lives dramatically for the better.

Linda Leslie

Great services and they take wonderful care of kittens and cats who need homes. They have a great Spay/Neuter center as well and Ive taken feral cats there and currently, that service is FREE!!!!

dealerswild

I made a pretty long drive to get there, but it was worth every mile, very profesional, compassionate down to earth animal lovers here, doing a great service for Cincinnati.

Karen Phillips

Took both our cats there. Couldnt be more pleased. They took great care and was so affordable. Not sure what wed have done without them!

Jeremy Dwyer

Grass place to take your kittens for cheap shots and deworming. Bonus if you live in Hamilton County, spay and neuter are free.