We recently and unexpectedly ended up with a foster dog. He was not neutered and had never been to a vet before. Due to a variety of reasons we just didn't have the money to pay our regular vet to get him up to date. After significant searching around I found out about Spay Neuter Charlotte.
On Wednesdays they have "Wellness Wednesdays" where you can schedule your more routine vet visits, vaccines, etc. We did this first to get Fred the Foster up to date on shots. He was a holy terror. For a dog that had been so sweet at ,my house he turned into Cujo on steroids once they tried to exam him (after urinating on the front desk!). It was a little dicey as they tried to figure out how to give him shots but they finally got them done. And... he's heartworm positive. Awesome. Poor guy. Poor pocketbook. The vet on duty explained the different treatment options and told me what they could do for me there versus what a regular vet office could do.
About two weeks later we scheduled his neuter. I was INCREDIBLY nervous as he was heartworm positive and Cryptorchid meaning a more extensive surgery. and just overall more risks. I asked about a zillion questions before the surgery and they answered all professionally and I didn't feel rushed at all. The surgery went well. Once we got home it was a long night and he was still acting a bit "off" (to me, the neurotic one). I called up and the medial director again took a long time to talk me through what he was doing and seemed genuinely concerned that both Fred and I were ok. He's still healing up a bit and wearing the cone of shame but overall he's doing extremely well now.
The only reason I can't give five stars is just due to the waiting room. It's a clinic so let me preface this with I completely understand. I just want to caution others that might have Cujos in disguise. The waiting room is hectic on the Wellness Wednesdays with a lot of people and all sizes, shapes, different levels of socialization, unaltered animals. It's a bit much for some dogs and you might just want to consider that before making an appointment or at the least be prepared. In hindsight I wish I'd checked in and then waited outside until they were ready for us. Maybe Mr. Cujo would have stayed Mr. Sweetie even for the vet!
Spay Neuter Charlotte is providing an amazing service for the dogs, cats and owners in our area and I'm so grateful they're around. Also, anyone need a lab mix pup!?