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For cats in Florida, listed below are low cost or free spay and neuter programs, plus local information sources who may be able to tell you about other programs. Some programs serve only low income people, but most are open to all, regardless of income. Some work only with pet cats, or only feral (untame) cats, but other programs work with both pets and ferals. We believe the listings here are correct at this writing, but call the programs to be sure.
If you know about other low cost or free spay/neuter programs or if you have updates to our listings, please click here to tell us.
If you don't find a relevant listing for your area, don't give up. First, call Spay/USA and Friends of Animals (see Nationwide), who have programs for discount spay/neuter services in many towns across the country. Also, call local humane societies, SPCAs, animal welfare groups, and cat rescue groups in your area. And call those in nearby towns and bordering counties because these groups often know about spay/neuter services in neighboring areas. If you have rescued a cat or you take care of ferals, ask local vet clinics whether they offer some kind of good-Samaritan discount.
Prices can vary widely even in the same city. Also, when discussing prices, be sure to ask whether there are any other charges or fees in addition to the price of the spay/neuter. For example, sometimes a clinic will require that a cat receive a rabies vaccination if he has not already had one. (Rabies vaccinations are required by law in many areas of the U.S.)
About vaccinations. Based on recent research about vaccine safety, effectiveness, and duration of effect, most veterinarians are not giving as many vaccinations as in the past. (Rabies vaccinations, however, are required by law in many localities). For the latest recommendations about what vaccinations to give and when, see the American Association of Feline Practitioners' Feline Vaccination Guidelines and related info at the Winn Foundation's web site.
Feral cats. If you are caring for a group of feral cats outdoors, check the useful points about caring for ferals, at the Alley Cat Allies web site and also read the article "The Truth About Cats & FIV" by Richard Allen, DVM. Alley Cat Allies is the national organization teaching local governments, organizations, animal control agencies, and the public about feral cats and about reducing feral cat populations through trap/neuter/release (TNR). Cats are released back to their original home site (as long as it's safe), with daily food and water and caretaker supervision. If you're trying to help feral cats in your area, ACA has a nationwide network of volunteers who provide advice about caretaking, TNR, local feral spay/neuter services, etc. Click here to visit ACA's web site.
Also, the Feral Cat Coalition of San Diego has worked wonders in reducing feral cat populations in their city through humane methods, and they have lots of information about ferals from their experiences.
Kitten care. Also check the Alley Cat Allies' web site under 'Health' for useful information about early-age spay/neuter. For veterinarians and others involved with spay/neuter programs, the American Humane Association (Englewood, CO 800-227-4645) has a 30-page brochure and accompanying video for $14 about early-age spay/neuter, titled "The Case for Early Neutering" by veterinarians Alicia Faggella, Patricia Olson, and Mark Bloomberg.
Humane Society of Greater Miami
The Cat Network, Inc.
Miami-Dade Police Dept Animal Services Unit
Florida Aid to Animals
Feral Cat Network(FCN)
United Humanitarians
Marion County Animal Center
Alachua County Humane Society
Operation Catnip of Gainesville
PetLuv S/N Clinic
Humane Society of Marion County
ARNI (Animal Rescue, Need & Intervention)
Halifax Humane Society
SPCA of Central Florida (Seminole County)
SPCA of Central Florida
Orange County Animal Services
City of Boca Raton Animal Shelter
CARE Feline Rescue Inc
Spay Shuttle Program
Animal Rescue League
Palm Beach Cat Rescue
Safe Harbor Animal Rescue
Pinellas County Animal Services
SPCA of Pinellas County
Pasco Animal Welfare Society Inc (PAWS)
SPCA of the Treasure Coast
Highlands County Animal Control
Humane Society of North Pinellas
Animal Coalition of Tampa
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Animal Aid Spay & Neuter Center
Panhandle Animal Welfare Society
Kritter Kastle
Polk County Animal Services
SPCA of Polk County S/N Clinic
Clay County Humane Society Animal Clinic
Bear Foundation
Flagler County Humane Society
First Coast No More Homeless Pets
St. Augustine Humane Society
Humane Society of Lee County
Planned Pethood Low Cost S/N Clinic
St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice
Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic
S.P.A.Y.-L.E.E. Inc.
Humane Society of Polk County
St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice
Sun Coast Humane Society
Animal Rights Foundation of Florida
Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County
Animal Rescue Coalition
Broward County Animal Shelter
National Humane Society Mobile Clinic
M.A.S.H.
Animal Birth Control of Broward, Inc.
Discount Spay Neuter Vaccination Clinic
If you know about other low cost or free spay/neuter programs
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NATIONWIDE
Friends of Animals
Friends of Animals provides discount certificates for spaying and neutering. They'll send you an order form and a directory of participating veterinarians nationwide. You pay Friends of Animals for a certificate which you then take to the vet. Veterinarians are invited to call for information about participating.
Spay/USA
Call Spay/USA to get the names, phone numbers, and prices of services that have agreed to provide lower cost spay/neutering for cats and dogs in your local area. Private veterinarians, community programs, and special clinics participate nationwide. If your area needs additional spay/neuter services, request Spay/USA's packet of materials to distribute to local vets and organizations. www.spayusa.org |
 
 
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