All LOA Cats go through a number of medical procedures before they are adoptable. Below is a list of the most common medical procedures that each cat has had done. However, each cat is different and some may require more vet visits than others. At the time of the adoption, you are given the cat's complete medical history. LOA strives to keep all our cats as healthy as possible.
Tested for FIV (feline HIV) and FeLV (Feline Leukemia) - These are the two most serious illnesses that spread quickly among the stray cat population. It is also the first test LOA does when bringing a cat into the program.
Spayed or Neutered at the appropriate age - LOA spays and neuters in accordance with the protocol set out by our medical director.
All required vaccinations and boosters are given at the appropriate time - LOA Cats undergo their first two rounds of vaccines prior to being spayed or neutered. Below are the vaccines that our cats receive.
Rabies, FVRCP, FeLV
Tests for intestinal parasites - Many LOA Cats enter our program from local shelters. There is no way to know how they came to be at the shelter, so all cats are tested for internal parasites and all are treated accordingly.
Treatments for other illnesses - Since many LOA Kittens and Cats are from local shelters, they can come into our program with a medical need. LOA takes care of any such medical need that should arise while the cats are in our program.
Microchip - All LOA Cats are microchipped and we remain a secondary contact on the microchip account. This has saved several LOA Cats who were dumped at local shelters instead of being returned to us.
Free well pet exam at time of adoption - All LOA Cats receive a free pet wellness exam after they are adopted. This is free of charge to the new owner.