Reduce the number of unwanted and homeless animals and prevent euthanasia.
Spaying/neutering helps prevent common issues like mammary masses and uterine infections that are typically fatal for females, and avoids the likelihood of pancreatic cancers in males.
Preventing pregnancies lessens the tragedy of a growing population of unwanted pets and the burden an unwanted litter places on you.
Having your pet spayed/neutered helps curb undesirable behaviors like spraying, scratching, fighting, mounting, and roaming.
Dont let a tight budget stop you from doing the right thing for your pet. We make this safe, effective procedure easy on you and your pet.
Prices are subject to change without notification. Additional charges may apply. Payment is by credit card only (no cash or checks). For community cats, contact our Animal Health Center for the latest pricing, which varies based on available grant funding. Package includes spay/neuter, ear tip, rabies vaccine, FVRCP. (FELV/FIV +$20)
Our accomplished veterinarians and medical staff operate in a professional, caring manner and will handle your pet compassionately.
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We have low-cost clinics in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington, D.C. that serve our surrounding communities. That enables us to provide surgery services for not just shelter animals but also family pets and homeless pets with other shelters and rescues.
Even with our best efforts, unwanted animals are born every day. Please consider volunteering. The gift of your time, energy, and passion can make an immeasurable difference.
Pet overpopulation continues to be an overwhelming concern across the United States. According to data from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), approximately three to four million enter animal shelters each year. Of these, nearly 75% are euthanized.
Bearing the brunt of the increasing feline overpopulation, most human societies and animal shelters advocate for early cat spay and neuter. For decades, the recommended age for
Choosing to spay or neuter your dog or cat is the responsible humane choice to make. If you are concerned about
Spaying applies to females, while neutering applies to males. Both types of surgery are performed on the reproductive organs to ensure your pet cannot reproduce. These are very common surgeries where the risk is minimal.
Taking proper care of your pet should be one of the top priorities in your life. Once you’ve been given the privilege of looking after another sentient being, you are obligated to give it all the love and care it needs—and then some. Unfortunately, some pet owners don’t take the responsibility as seriously as they should. It is not uncommon to see animals rejected, neglected, and disrespected. What many people don’t realize, however, is that responsible pet owners can do something to help ensure that fewer domestic animals suffer abuse—even those outside their own households. One of the best steps to take in order to safeguard animal populations in your area is to spay your pet.
Spaying is when you have the ovaries of a female pet removed. The objective is to make sure she can’t give birth. The procedure is inexpensive and relatively simple for any veterinarian to perform. To make it even more convenient, it’s the kind of operation that an animal can recover from—fully. This means you won’t have to be nursing your precious pet for years to come. She will have it done and then forget about and continue with her happy life.
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