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.
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 →