Low-cost spay/neuter clinic · Boston, MA
ARL Spay Waggin'
Run by Animal Rescue League of Boston
Clinic details
- Organization
- Animal Rescue League of Boston
- Address
- Mobile surgical unit serving Greater Boston, Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod
- Phone
- (877) 590-7729
- Website
- www.arlboston.org/services/spay-waggin/
- Services
- Spay/neuter
- Rabies and distemper vaccines
- Flea, ear mite and parasite treatment (cats)
- Microchip add-on
Prices & eligibility
- Published prices
- All-inclusive spay/neuter packages (exam, surgery, rabies and distemper vaccines, nail trim): cats $175; dogs under 50 lbs $300, dogs 50 to 55 lbs $350. Add-ons: microchip $30, FeLV/FIV test $30 (cats), heartworm test $30 (dogs). Special pricing for pit bulls.
- Who qualifies
- Pet owners in Greater Boston, Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Dogs must be 55 lbs or less.
- Notes
- Book online; questions go to [email protected]. The phone line takes messages, and they're returned only if an appointment is available.
Before you go to a low-cost clinic
- Book early. Many nonprofit clinics open appointments in batches and fill up fast. Some take walk-ins only until they hit capacity.
- Expect a deposit. Many clinics charge a small booking deposit that's credited to your bill but lost if you no-show.
- Check eligibility. Some programs are limited to certain ZIP codes, service areas or household incomes. Others are open to everyone.
- Bring records. Past vaccine records can save you a repeat shot, and many surgery clinics require proof of rabies vaccination.
- Ask for an estimate. Get the full price, including bloodwork, medications and add-ons, before treatment starts.
Most low-cost clinics can't handle emergencies. If your pet is having trouble breathing, collapses, has a seizure, is bleeding heavily or may have eaten something toxic, go to the nearest emergency vet now.