We are proud to announce that we will be hosting our first low-cost spay and neuter clinic for dogs thanks to a grant from the ASPCA and Five Star Subaru. The clinic will be a two-day event on Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st. Folks interested in having their dog altered during the clinic must ensure that they meet the income requirements below, AND that their dog meets the requirements for them as well.
Each dog will receive: spay/neuter, microchip, core vaccines (DHPP and rabies) if/as needed, a Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine, treatment for worms and fleas, testing for heartworm and Lyme disease, nail trim, ear clean, and an e-collar to go home with at a cost of $100/dog. Please note that the limit is one dog per person due to the high demand for these services.
To qualify for this clinic, you must meet the following financial guidelines:
| Family Size | Maximum Yearly Income |
| 1 | $27,600 |
| 2 | $36,000 |
| 3 | $45,000 |
| 4 | $53,000 |
| 5 | $62,000 |
| 6 | $70,000 |
| 7 | $72,000 |
| 8 | $73,000 |
To qualify for the clinic, your dog must:
- Be under 5 years of age.
- Have no existing medical conditions or pre-existing medical conditions that create an increased anesthetic risk*.
- Be able to be handled safely by strangers.
- Not be in heat (females).
- Deemed medically stable enough for surgery by our veterinarians on the day of the clinic – dogs who are not fit for surgery will be sent home in the best interest of the dog.
*Please disclose any medical concerns when you call the shelter to schedule and our staff will assist you in determining if your pet is eligible.
If you think you and your dog qualify for the clinic please call us at 607-547-8111 for more information. Please note that we anticipate there will be many callers – please leave a message if you do not reach a staff member immediately and we will return your call as soon as possible.
