For general questions or to request an appointment please email us at spayneuter@humanesocietysoco.org. To use our facility, pet owners must be 18 years of age or older and be a resident of Sonoma County. This clinic is a donor- and grant-funded program providing low-cost spay and neuter services to families who cannot afford area veterinary services. If this does not describe your family, please contact area veterinarians for spay/neuter services.

When You Arrive for Your Scheduled Appointment:

  • Park in one of the parking spaces in front of the clinic.
  • Leave your animals in the car, please come into the spay/neuter lobby to check in. All pets must remain in your car until a staff member has instructed otherwise.
  • Please make sure cats are in carriers and dogs are on leash.

Please Note the Following:

  • Filling out the Appointment Request form does not guarantee an appointment.
  • Please monitor your email closely for confirmation and details which will be sent to you prior to your appointment.
  • PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME or you may have to wait until all other check-ins are completed.
  • Check-in times will be staggered. Your scheduled appointment time will be your check-in time.
  • Discharge instructions will also be sent to you in advance; please review these before the day of your pet’s surgery.
  • Cone-Collars are recommended for all animals following surgery and should be kept on for 7-10 days. They will be sent home with each pet.

CATS

Do not feed your cat after midnight (except kittens less than 6 months of age); water is okay. Each cat must be in its own carrier.

TIER ONE:
(for those who qualify based on low-income criteria, see details under “Eligibility Criteria” below)

  • Female Cat: $105
  • Male Cat: $85
  • Cryptorchid: + $45 (retained testicle/s)
  • Brachycephalic**: + $45

TIER TWO:
(for those who do not qualify based on low-income criteria)

  • Female Cat: $190
  • Male Cat: $165
  • Cryptorchid: + $50 (retained testicle/s)
  • Brachycephalic**: + $45

**Brachycephalic: Flat faced – these cats require extra care during surgery and recovery

INCLUDED IN PRICE:

  • physical exam
  • surgery
  • pain medication
  • microchip (microchips are required for all public spay/neuter clients)
  • nail trim upon request
  • cone-collar
  • Rabies Vaccination: $15
  • FVRCP Vaccination: $15
  • FeLV Vaccination: $20
  • FeLV/FIV Test: $25
  • Flea Treatment: $20
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair: $40

DOGS

Do not feed your dog after midnight (except puppies less than 6 months of age); water is okay. Please be sure to have dogs on leash.

TIER ONE:
(for those who qualify based on low-income qualifications, see details under “Eligibility Criteria” below)

  • Male/Female Chihuahuas and Pit Bulls*:  $110
  • Female Dog 4-50 lbs:  $155
  • Female Dog 51-100 lbs:  $195
  • Male Dog 4-50 lbs:  $135
  • Male Dog 51-100 lbs:  $170
  • Cryptorchid:  + $45 (retained testicle/s)
  • Brachycephalic**:  + $45

TIER TWO:
(for those who do not qualify based on low-income qualifications)

  • Female Dog 4-50 lbs:  $305
  • Female Dog 51-100 lbs:  $500
  • Male Dog 4-50 lbs: $265
  • Male Dog 51-100 lbs: $380
  • Cryptorchid: + $50 (retained testicle/s)
  • Brachycephalic**: + $45

*Our veterinarian will make the final determination on discounted breed pricing/qualification

**Brachycephalic: Flat faced – these dogs require extra care during surgery and recovery

INCLUDED IN PRICE:

  • physical exam
  • surgery
  • pain medication
  • microchip (microchips are required for all public spay/neuter clients)
  • nail trim upon request
  • cone-collar
  • Rabies Vaccination: $15
  • DAPP Vaccination: $15
  • Lepto Vaccination: $15
  • Bordetella Test: $15
  • Heartworm Test: $10
  • Flea Treatment: $20
  • Interceptor+ Monthly Heartworm Preventative: $10
  • Umbilical Hernia Repair: $40

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Tier One spay/neuter pricing is offered to pet owners living in Sonoma County who meet the following income qualifications.

Qualification prior to being seen is preferred, however at time of service will be accepted. There are two ways to qualify:

  1. You or another person in your household is participating in one of these assistance programs: CalFresh / Food Stamps, SonomaWorks / CalWorks / TANF, WIC, Free or Reduced Lunch, AT&T Lifeline. Proof of participation is required.
  2. The combined income of all household members does not exceed the “very low income” limitation by household size below. Proof of income is required. Tax returns are required to qualify based on income; pay stubs will not be accepted.
  • 1 Person: $41,600
  • 2 Persons: $47,550
  • 3 Persons: $53,500
  • 4 Persons: $59,400
  • 5 Persons: $64,200
  • 6 Persons: $68,950
  • 7 Persons: $73,700
  • 8 Persons: $78,450

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Below are other Sonoma County veterinary resources that provide spay and neuter services. Please call them directly to make an appointment.

Sonoma County Animal Services- 1247 Century Ct, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. (707) 565-7100

North Bay Animal Services– 840 Hopper St, Petaluma, CA 94952. (707) 762-6227

Rohnert Park Animal Services- 301 J Rogers Ln, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. (707) 584-1582

Pets Lifeline- 19686 8th St E, Sonoma, CA 95476. (707) 996-4577

Laguna Veterinary Hospital- 5341 CA-12, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. (707) 528-1448

Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital – 6742 Sebastopol Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472. (707) 823-5337

Northtown Guardian Pet Hospital- 3881 Old Redwood Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. (707) 546-6355

VCA Devotion Animal Hospital- 4382 Occidental Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. (707) 546-1277

VCA PetCare West Veterinary Hospital– Yes 1370 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. (707) 579-5900

VCA Forestville Animal Hospital– 5033 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA 95472. (707) 887-2261

Animal Hospital of Sebastopol– 1010 Gravenstein Hwy S, Sebastopol, CA 95472. (707) 823-3250

Heritage Veterinary Hospital– 1425 W Steele Ln, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. (707) 576-0764

This program is generously funded by

Community Foundation Sonoma County

and the Ted and Joyce Picco Endowment Fund

Sonoma County Humane Society on Highway 12 Santa Rosa. They are amazing people and they truly are the most caring and giving people I’ve ever seen in the veterinary field. Their mission is to spay and neuter and to help animals belonging to low income people. They really make Veterinary Care priority. I don’t know what I’d do without them. They have been a lifesaver. And literally today for my kitty Waybe. Thenk you thank you thank you! Shout out to superhero Dr. Ada, Andrea and all the wonderful people that volunteer and work there. I am so full of gratitude for you.

Audrey Ritzer