Female dog spay $145, male dog neuter $125, female cat spay $120, male cat neuter $95 (all include Capstar 24-hour flea treatment). Extra charges: in heat or pregnant $30; dogs 50+ lb $20, 65+ lb $30, 80+ lb $40, 95+ lb $60; rabies vaccine $30. Feral cat (TNR) surgeries include rabies and FVRCP vaccines and an ear tip at no extra charge.
Who qualifies
Open to the public; no income requirement listed. Feral cats must arrive one per raccoon-size humane trap.
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.
Can't afford the bill even at a low-cost clinic?
National programs like RedRover Relief and Frankie's Friends offer grants for urgent and specialty care. See all bill-help programs →