Dixie - thank you so much for that offer. You have really answered a very important question for me and that is should I take her to my regular vet or go to the low cost spay and neuter clinic. The money will be there never the less and I'm just a firm believer that if you can't afford to take very good care of a pet you shouldn't have one. I'm going to be nervous enough so I'll have her done by the professional, you're right, you usually get what you pay for and I want her to be very well cared for. She is so small and delicate, I will certainly be a wreck when the time comes. Thanks again. I'll probably be posting again on this subject as the time gets closer to get some reassurance from my Pet Talk friends.