The Barn Buddies Program
Countryside Veterinary Hospital has now opened the Barn Buddies program for 2026.
Mountain View County and the surrounding rural residents can apply to have up to four outdoor barn cats spayed or neutered in a single day at a discount rate. This offer does not apply to indoor/house cats.
Applying for the Program
If you are interested in applying for the Barn Buddies Program, please complete the application below.
Once the application has been submitted and if approved, you will receive an email with further instructions, followed by a phone call once appointment dates become available. Please note that there may be up to a 6-week wait for scheduling. We understand that coordinating surgery dates can be challenging. If the approved cat(s) are not booked after three contact attempts from the clinic, they will be removed from the current year’s program.
It is important to mention that Rural Property Ownership will be required at the point of application.
Surgical Requirements
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.
- Each cat must arrive in their own carrier.
- All cats must be over 5 months of age and weigh more than 1KG.
- All cats must have access to sheltered housing for a minimum of 48 hours following surgery. Suitable spaces may include a barn, garage, or shop.
- If a female is found to be pregnant at the time of surgery, the spay will continue as planned.
- If an underlying health issue is identified during the pre-surgical assessment, the procedure may need to be cancelled for the safety of the cat.
Barn Buddy Program FAQs
Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about the Barn Buddies Program Countryside Veterinary Hospital.
- Are my indoor/house cats eligible?
No, this program is only available for outdoor barn cats to be spayed or neutered; indoor or house cats are not eligible for this program.
- When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see appointments and emergency cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Saturday:09:00 am - 05:00 pm
- Sunday:Closed
- How do I apply for this program?
To apply for this program, you must submit an application and ensure that all required steps are completed in full.
- How long will the recovery be?
Cat spay and neuter recovery typically takes 10 to 14 days. Female cats (spayed) often require a longer healing period due to the abdominal incision, while male cats (neutered) usually recover within 5 to 7 days.
For this reason, all cats must have access to sheltered housing for a minimum of 48 hours following surgery. Suitable options include a barn, garage, or shop.