Fifty Shades of Furr Inc

06/08/2026

JULY schedule is now open for surgery appointments.

06/01/2026

05/02/2026

🐾✨ Customer Spotlight Friday ✨🐾
This week we’re proud to recognize Fifty Shades of Furr, Inc. — a dedicated 501c3 organization making a meaningful difference through affordable animal care and community outreach. 💙
Their mission includes providing low-cost spay and neuter services along with affordable vaccinations, helping pets receive essential care while supporting responsible pet ownership.
Beyond the clinic walls, Fifty Shades of Furr has a strong presence in the community, partnering with local shelters, rescues, and nonprofits to help more animals in need. They are also passionate about educating pet owners on the importance of spay and neuter services to help prevent serious health issues such as pyometra, enlarged prostates, urinary obstructions, and more.
A special shoutout to Director of Operations Rochelle, whose extensive veterinary technician experience and leadership help keep the organization running like a well-oiled machine. 🐶🐱
We’re also proud to have Annje as their dedicated HSB sales representative, helping support their team with products, service, and personalized care.
We’re honored to partner with organizations like Fifty Shades of Furr that combine compassion, education, and action to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them.

04/30/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd, at Boonsboro's Shafer Park for our low-cost rabies clinic! This clinic is open to all, regardless of residency, and is the first of our three scheduled offsite clinics for the year. Cash and card are accepted. Microchips and Washington County Dog Licenses will also be offered.

All animals must be at least 3 months old. Proof of previous rabies certificate is required to receive a 3-year rabies vaccine and/or a 3-year dog license. Interested in a lifetime dog license? Be sure to bring proof of two 3-year rabies certificates with you.

This event usually has a large turnout, though the line tends to move quickly. Though the clinic is scheduled to end at 1pm, we will make every effort to serve everyone who is in line by 1pm. All dogs must be leashed or in carriers, and all cats and ferrets must be in carriers.

We hope to see you Saturday at our Boonsboro Rabies Clinic !

Future Offsite Low-Cost Rabies Clinics:
Clear Spring Rabies Clinic - Saturday, August 15th, 10am-1pm
Sharpsburg Rabies Clinic - Saturday, October 3rd, 10am-1pm

04/28/2026

June's schedule is now open for booking.

04/23/2026

How to s*x your feline !!!!

04/23/2026

Please please do not bring sick animals to be spayed or neutered. Thank you Fifty Shades of Furr

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

6 Reasons to Keep Cats in Traps for Spay / Neuter

**Feral cats should always be covered in traps. This is a tame cat and we are showing him uncovered so you can see the set-up.**

"I can't keep her in a trap! That would be cruel!"

If you haven't heard this before, you have at least thought it. Carriers do appear more comfortable. So why do we recommend keeping cats in the traps while they wait for their surgeries?

1. The risk of bites or scratches is eliminated if the cat remains in the trap.

The CDC recommends confining a cat for 10 days after a cat bite for observation. In some areas this is the law! If the cat doesn't become ill in 10 days, they are declared rabies free and safe to release. Holding a feral cat for 10 days is stressful for the cat and the person holding him.

2. It is safer for veterinarians and staff. Anesthesia can be safely administered without handling the cat.

3. Post surgery observation is easier in a trap because the staff can easily see if the cat is recovering and breathing.

4. It is easier to keep the cat clean during recovery and holding because waste products drain out the bottom of the trap.

5. Traps are more secure than carriers during transport. If you use zip ties or carabiners to secure the trap, the cat will not escape.

6. Transferring the cat is stressful for the cat and may result in them associating this fear with humans instead of the trap itself. If you plan to socialize the cat, you want to minimize fearful interactions with humans.

So how can you keep the cat safe and comfortable in a trap?

- Cover the trap and place it in a quiet area where it is protected from the elements and curious humans.
- Raise the trap an inch or so off the surface so waste can drain.
- If you have to keep the cat for a few days, zip-tie two traps together to give the cat more room to move. This makes it possible to change bedding, feed and add a litterbox. *This only works with two door traps that have a guillotine-style back door. If you have a one door trap, use a trap fork before connecting the traps.