Humane society · Louisville, KY
KHS S.N.I.P. Clinic
Run by Kentucky Humane Society
Clinic details
- Organization
- Kentucky Humane Society
- Address
- 4918 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40213
- Phone
- (502) 636-3491
- Website
- www.kyhumane.org/services/snipclinic/
- Services
- Spay/neuter
- Vaccines (with surgery)
- Heartworm and FeLV/FIV testing (with surgery)
- Microchipping
- Nail trims
Prices & eligibility
- Published prices
- Spay/neuter: female cat $90, male cat $80, female dog $120, male dog $100; pit bull terriers $40. With surgery only: rabies $18 (1-year) or $20 (3-year), FVRCP, feline leukemia, DAPPv and Bordetella $18 each, FeLV/FIV test $27, heartworm test $17, microchip $27, nail trim $7. Prices include 6% sales tax. Deposit $30 for cats, $40 for dogs; dogs over the stated weight are charged $20 per extra 10 lbs.
- Who qualifies
- Open to the public; book online or by phone. Vaccines and extras are only given at the time of spay/neuter surgery.
- Notes
- Nonprofit ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance model clinic. Deposits are refunded with 72 hours' notice. If no dates are open, the KHS CARE-a-van mobile clinic offers wellness and spay/neuter appointments. For community (feral) cats, the clinic refers callers to Alley Cat Advocates at 502-634-8777.
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.