Neuter Scooter
Category : Shelter Information
Published by Specialprojects on 2007/10/19

The Neuter Scooter 2010 Schedule and Appointment Information

 Over one thousand animals have been neutered or spayed in just 8 short months thanks to the diligent efforts of our Neuter Scooter staff.  The Neuter Scooter staff of five consists of:  Dr. Correa, a licensed veterinarian; Shannon Wilson, a licensed vet tech; Brandy Cullop, a vet assistant; Jonathan Schenefeld, who holds a Commercial Driver’s License to operate the Neuter Scooter and fills in when needed; and Dana Goheen who is the VBSPCA’s Clinic Coordinator and oversees the operation of the Neuter Scooter. 

The “scooter” as it is sometimes fondly called, currently serves five locations and has been invited to serve two more.  It was purchased last October and launched on “Spay Day” in February of 2007, with the objective of providing low-cost veterinary services to pet owners in the community who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford the necessary care their animals require.   As the name implies, the Neuter Scooter was designed to focus primarily on spaying and neutering the animals in order to continue preventing the overpopulation of felines and canines.  We are thrilled to report that the Neuter Scooter has far surpassed our expectations!  In less than a year, we are very proud to have been able to provide a remarkable 1000 spays and neuters to animals throughout the Greater Hampton Roads Area. 

“It is a magnificent feeling,” says Dana Goheen, who has played a key role in ensuring the scooter’s success.  “The pet owners are grateful and appreciative of the services we bring to them.”  In addition to being a mobile vet clinic, our Neuter Scooter’s dual function is that of a Medical Disaster Response Vehicle.  After seeing the catastrophic events following Hurricane Katrina, the VBSPCA has been participating in disaster training and planning.  The Neuter Scooter will be able to assist the community in the event of a disaster in Hampton Roads.

We would like to thank the Norfolk Foundation, the Alfred L Nicholson Fund and the Darden Foundation for donating the funds needed to make the Neuter Scooter a reality; we also would like to thank the community for the enthusiastic reception that the Neuter Scooter has received while serving its various locations.   Every pet owner should be able to afford to have their animals altered.  The Virginia Beach SPCA is reaching that goal one pet at a time.

 Neuter Scooter Locations and Appointment Information

January
6th and 7th - Driver
13th and 14th – Virginia Beach SPCA
20th – Epps Farm Market
21st – Magnolia Ruritan
27th and 28th – Eastern Shore SPCA

February
3rd and 4th – Driver
10th and 11th – Virginia Beach SPCA
17th – Epps Farm Market
18th Magnolia Ruritan

SPAY WEEK
22nd – Virginia Beach SPCA
23rd – Virginia Beach AC
24th and 25th – Eastern shore SPCA
26th – Second Chance Thrift Store

March
3rd and 4th – Driver
10th and 11th  – Virginia Beach SPCA
13th – Norfolk Naval Station – Lincoln Properties Only
17th -  Epps Farm Market
18th – Magnolia Ruritan
24th and 25th – Eastern Shore SPCA
31st - Driver

April
1st – Driver
7th and 8th – Virginia Beach SPCA
14th – Epps Farm Market
15th Magnolia Ruritan
21st and 22nd – Eastern Shore SPCA
24th – Virginia Beach Farmers Market – Rabies clinic ONLY – 11:00am to 3:00pm
28th and 29th – Driver

May
5th Second Chance Thrift, 5193 Shore Dr. Virginia Beach 
6th – Virginia Beach SPCA
12th and 13th – Virginia Bach SPCA
19th – Epps Farm Market
20th – Magnolia Ruritan
22nd – Little Creek Lincon Properties ONLY
26th and 27th – Eastern Shore SPCA

June
2nd and 3rd – Driver
5th – Wadsworth Lincon Properties ONLY
9th and 10th – Virginia Beach SPCA
16th – Epps Farm Market
17th – Magnolia Ruritan
23rd and 24th – Eastern Shore SPCA
30th – Driver

July
1st – Driver
7th and 8th – Virginia Beach SPCA
14th – Epps Farm Market
15th – Magnolia Ruritan
21st and 22nd – Eastern Shore SPCA
28th and 29th – Driver


August
4th and 5th – Virginia Beach SPCA
11th and 12th – Virginia Beach SPCA
18th – Epps Farm Market
19th – Magnolia Ruritan
25th and 26th – Eastern Shore SPCA

September
1st and 2nd – Driver
8th and 9th – Virginia Beach SPCA
15th – Epps Farm Market
16th – Magnolia Ruritan
18th – Naval Station – Licon Properties ONLY
22nd and 23rd – Eastern Shore SPCA
29th and 30th – Driver

October
6th and 7th – Virginia Beach SPCA
13th and 14th – Virginia Beach SPCA
20th Epps Farm Market
21st – Magnolia Ruritan
27th and 28th – Eastern Shore SPCA

November
3rd and 4th – Driver
10th and 11th – Eastern Shore SPCA
17th – Epps Farm Market
18th – Magnolia Ruritan

December
1st and 2nd – Driver
8th and 9th – Eastern Shore SPCA
15th – Epps Farm Market
16th – Magnolia Ruritan
22nd and 23rd – Virginia Beach SPCA

Locations

Driver / Aurthers Store
3118 Kings Highway
Suffolk, Va. 23435
Contact: Suffolk Humane Society @538-3030

Magnolia Ruritan
337 Nansemaond Parkway
Suffolk, Va. 23434
Contact: Suffolk Humane Society @ 538-3030

Epps Farm Market
2170 Joshua Lane
Suffolk, Va. 23434
Contact: Suffolk Humane Society @ 538-3030

Eastern Shore SPCA
26528 Lankford Highway
PO Box 164
Onley, Va. 23418
Contact Shelia @ 757-787-7385

Virginia Beach SPCA
3040 Holland Rd
Virginia Beach Va. 23453
Contact VBSPCA Clinic @ 739-9306

Virginia Beach Animal Control
2665 Leroy Dr
Virginia Beach Va. 23456
Contact: VBAC @ 385-4444 or VBSPCA @ 739-9306

Second Chance Thrift Store
5193 Shore Dr.
Virginia Beach, Va 23455
Contact: VBSPCA @ 739-9306

Schedule is subject to change.


If you have any questions about these locations please call the Neuter Scooter phone @ 757-323-7729.