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The CARES Center

The CARES Center is a 501-c (3) nonprofit spay and neuter clinic dedicated to helping reverse the cycle of uncontrolled breeding that results in the sad population of abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats; and to increase awareness of responsible pet ownership.

Surgeries are done every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday by appointment only. The price of a cat neuter is $25, a cat spay is $30. The price of a dog neuter starts at $40, a dog spay at $45 and goes up according to weight. The walk-in shot clinic is every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., no appointment necessary. The price of a rabies vaccination is $8. There is a 6/1 vaccination package for dogs at $28 and a 4/1 cat package at $26 that includes rabies.

CARES also offers a small animal wellness clinic. Office hours are every Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., by appointment. Walk-ins are accepted on availability. An office visit and wellness exam on the general health of your pet is $20. Other services are available including diagnosis and treatment of minor complaints, vaccinations, fecal testing, blood analysis, dental issues, tumors, declaws, skin conditions and allergies.

The CARES Center is located at 735 E. CR 470 in Lake Panasoffkee. Call for an appointment for the spay/neuter clinic at 352-568-9994. Call for an appointment for the wellness clinic at 352-793-1523.