What is Spay/Neuter?

Also known as altering, sterilizing or fixing, spaying and neutering are terms for a minor procedure that makes animals unable to reproduce. Females are spayed - males are neutered. The surgeries are performed by veterinarians while the animals are under anesthesia.

Cats are Critical!

Since cats come in to heat repeatedly and have five to seven kittens in each litter, an unaltered female cat can produce hundreds of kittens in a lifetime. Though many people think cats "can take care of themselves," spaying and neutering cats is critical. Feral Cats Are a Special Challenge: Feral Cats and Kittens.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Services: 

Spay Neuter Incentive Program: "SNIP"
For cats and dogs of low-income residents in Sacramento County excluding the cities of Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. Qualified residents are given vouchers for surgery to use at participating veterinarians. Find out how to get a voucher.

Other Low Cost  Services:
Contact your veterinarian or clinic or call (916) 808-SPAY (7729) or view a comprehensive list: Sacramento Area Animal Coalition . (Note, this list changes often and these organizations are not related to Sacramento Animal Shelter or Sacramento County and appearance on this list does not constitute endorsement)