San Diego Humane Society offers spay and neuter programs for the San Diego community. These resources provide affordable spay and neuter surgeries to individuals who meet eligibility requirements based on income.

Preventing unwanted and unplanned litters – and tackling the challenge of animal homelessness - is one of the best things we can do for our animals; which is why our community spay/neuter services are so critically important. In addition to altering the thousands of animals we adopt out each year, we also have a targeted, low-cost spay/neuter program for community-owned pit bulls, Chihuahuas and cats – the animals that typically inundate our local shelters.

Statistics show that upward of 90 percent of animals in underserved communities are unaltered, so we’ve identified local zip codes where a high number of stray and underage animals are entering shelters. For pet parents in these areas with pit bulls, Chihuahuas and cats, we offer complimentary spay/neuter services as an incentive to prevent accidental and unnecessary litters.

San Diego Humane Society offers spay and neuter programs for the San Diego community. These resources provide affordable spay and neuter surgeries to individuals who meet eligibility requirements based on income.

The program provides priority appointment scheduling to our target populations that are at the highest risk for overpopulation: pit bulls, Chihuahuas, feral cats, and cats.

Spaying or neutering your pet is a victory for animals in general – whether it’s protecting the health and wellness of your own pet or preventing future animals from experiencing homelessness. To alter your pet is to choose to be part of a proactive solution that saves lives, and not fill shelters. Thank you for joining us to protect animals from the heartache of homelessness. Spread the word to spay and neuter your pets and encourage all your friends and families to do the same for theirs.

LOCATIONS & SCHEDULING

We provide spay and neuter services for pit bulls, chihuahuas, feral cats, and cats at our San Diego, Escondido and Oceanside locations. Active military with a military id who meet the eligibility requirements are able to schedule spay/neuter surgeries for all types of pets. Please contact us to determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment:

San Diego Campus
5500 Gaines St.
San Diego, CA 92110
619.279.5085
spayneuter@sdhumane.org

Escondido Campus
3450 E. Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027
619.279.5085
spayneuter@sdhumane.org

Oceanside Campus
572 Airport Rd.
Oceanside, CA 92058
619.279.5085
spayneuter@sdhumane.org

SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISCOUNTS

Residents of 92105, 92113, 92058, 92083, and 92027 zip codes can schedule a complimentary spay or neuter appointment for their pit bull, chihuahua, or cat. Call today to schedule your appointment: 619.279.5085.

FEE-WAIVED SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS*

• Litter Abatement (LAP)
• Feral cats: please call 760.681.5751 to schedule an appointment.

* Spay/neuter surgery fees are waived. Other fees for services will apply.

SPAY/NEUTER FEES

• Dog spays $95
• Dog neuters $75
• Cat spays $60
• Cat neuters $40

For other breeds, see the resources below or email spayneuter@sdhumane.org.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE DURING SURGERY APPOINTMENT

• $10 DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza)
• $10 FVRCP (Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
• $10 Rabies. For all dogs over 3 months of age, a current rabies vaccination is required, or the vaccine will be administered on-site for $10 on the day of the surgery.
• $8 E-Collar. All pets will need to wear an e-collar for 10 days after the surgery. If you have an appropriately sized e-collar, please bring it to the appointment.
• $15 Microchip
• $10 Flea Treatment
• $5 Carrier

Note:

• Pain medication is included.
• Blood testing recommended for animals between 7 – 10 years old and required for animals over 10 years. Blood test must be done within 30 days of surgery date through your pet’s regular veterinarian.

VACCINATION POLICY

Our veterinarians highly recommend that your pet be current on vaccines prior to surgery and administered at least 14 days prior to surgery. They will be around many other animals and could be exposed to disease. For information about our vaccination clinics, click here.

LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAM (LAP)

• Free public spay/neuter service for those who:
• Are relinquishing a litter of puppies or kittens from their own pet. ($40 relinquishment fee for the litter; parent animal spay/neuter is free)
• Have found a stray litter and are able to capture the stray parent animal(s). This is available for the cities of Oceanside and Vista only.

AFTERCARE

Please carefully follow these aftercare instructions.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER

• Animal Welfare Foundation
• Department of Animal Services
• Pet Assistance Foundation
• Spay Neuter Action Project (SNAP)