Mobile surgical unit serving Greater Boston, Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod
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.
Mobile unit at ABCD sites: 565 Warren St, Roxbury (Mon); 110 Claybourne St, Dorchester (Wed); 201 Border St, East Boston (select Thu); 535 River St, Mattapan (Fri)
Prices
$20 Pet Wellness Package for cats and dogs: physical exam, rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, flea treatment and microchip.
Who qualifies
Only for residents of Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Hyde Park and East Boston.
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.
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