Information about the free to low cost spay and neuter program. Show
AWD Lottery ProgramLow and moderate income residents of Albuquerque seeking spay/neuter services should apply for the AWD Spay/Neuter Lottery. Please Submit only one Application per household. Only one application will stay in the lottery. Submitting multiple applications will cause a delay in this process. This is for the City of Albuquerque Residents only with low to moderate income. Proof of address and income will need to be shown at the time of service. Apply Now Aplica ya Your application will stay in the pool of applicants until it has been selected or until anything changes with the program. Contact us at [email protected] if you need to be removed from the lottery. If your application is selected during this lottery, you will be contacted via phone and/or email address you provided in your application. If you are contacted, you will have 1 week to respond before your application is placed back into the pool of applicants. Please regularly check your phone number and email address. Please note: This is not for immediate Spay/neuter services for court dates or medical reasons. Please contact your private veterinarian if you need immediate assistance. Thank you. For any questions about your application status, please contact us at [email protected]. Now OpenAnimal Welfare Preventative Care Clinic. We will be providing spay/neuter for cats and dogs along with Vaccinations and microchips. Please sign up through our Lottery program. The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department offers free to low cost spay or neuter service vouchers for the cats and dogs of low-income and moderate-income Albuquerque residents. Surgery vouchers are through the East Side Animal Shelter or participating veterinary clinic locations only. Details regarding qualifications and services are provided in the Frequently Asked Questions section below. View our list of available spay and neuter resources. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhy should I care about spaying or neutering my pets?Every year, thousands of animals are born into short lives of suffering and death in Albuquerque because people did not spay or neuter their pets. There are simply not enough homes for the dogs and cats that are born because of this type of neglect. Spaying and neutering provide health benefits in addition to preventing litters. Spaying helps prevent uterine infection and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Neutering can prevent testicular cancer if done before 6 months of age. Neutering also reduces roaming, and nuisances such as foul odors in spraying by cats. It can reduce aggressiveness and fighting among both dogs and cats. Under most circumstances, it is against the law in Albuquerque to own a dog or cat unless you have it spayed or neutered. There are programs that can provide the services at no charge for low-income and moderate-income residents. There also are programs that will help you arrange for the free spay and neuter of the street cats in your neighborhood, to help control the cat population while providing humane treatment of the animals. How do I qualify for the free to low cost spay or neuter of my pets?Qualification is based on:
Are there any disqualifications for free to low cost spay or neuter of my pets?Yes, the following factors disqualify your pet from free to low cost spay/neutering services:
Other issues:
What are the income guidelines for the city program?The program is offered to those who do not exceed the moderate-income level for their family size. Participants are classified as low income and moderate income in accordance with city law. The income figures are derived from federal guidelines for Albuquerque.
Do I need to qualify to receive spay or neuter services?Yes. You must qualify as low-income or moderate-income to receive free spay or neuter Service Voucher which includes a vaccine, and microchip services. Proof of qualification is required at the time you pick-up a service voucher. What if I don't reside in Albuquerque?Please refer to your local city or county government for other options. For Bernalillo County residents, Bernalillo County Animal Care Services provides services under the following guidelines:
When do I bring my proof of income?Proof must be presented at the time of your appointment for the service voucher What would prove low-income status?
What would be proof of moderate-income status?
How do I obtain the free spay or neuter service voucher?Qualified low-income and moderate-income residents who reside within the City of Albuquerque with DOG and CATS who have no medical issues:
What will be done for my pet?Basic Exam,Sterilization surgery, a rabies vaccination if the pet is old enough, an upper respiratory vaccination for cats, a parvo/distemper vaccination for dogs, a microchip implant. At time of services only. What if I found a stray cat and I have been feeding it, but I am not sure I want to keep it?Call Street Cat Hub, (505) 247-9357. What do I need to bring with me at the time of my scheduled voucher appointment?
I qualify, but I don't drive. Are there any options for me?YES!
How do I find the clinic?You will receive a list of the participating Veterinarians with your service voucher. This will have locations and phone numbers. Which other organizations provide spay and neutering services?Animal Humane New Mexico (these prices are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm current pricing) (505) 255-5523
Street Cat Hub (505) 247-9357 Offers help with trapping and surgeries for unowned street cats For Bernalillo County residents: Bernalillo County Animal Care Services
Spay or Neuter License Plates Money from the sale of New Mexico's spay-neuter license plates subsidizes spay or neuter services and can help counties prevent euthanasia of healthy animals. Like all special license plates, the plates must be ordered from the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD). Order forms can be obtained from MVD offices. Read more about specialty plates on the MVD website. How much does neutering a cat cost?While the cost to spay a cat varies, the operation typically runs from $300 to $500 for a female cat and around $200 for a male when it's done at a private, full-service veterinary practice, said Cory Smith, spokeswoman for The Humane Society of the United States. Fortunately, there are less expensive options.
Can I neuter my cat at PetSmart?PetSmart offers reduced and low-cost spaying and neutering at its Banfield clinics or through any of the clinics that it partners with throughout the United States and Canada.
Can I get help with the cost of neutering my cat?Need help with the cost? If you receive benefits, you may be able to get some help with the cost of having your cat neutered, so contact your local RSPCA branch to find out. Other charities, such as Cats Protection, may also be able to help.
Can I neuter my own cat?Also, keep in mind that you must have your cat castrated by a veterinarian, and it's illegal to perform the procedure on your own. If you're worried about the cost of having your cat castrated, reach out to a veterinary clinic or animal welfare charity and inform them of your situation.
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