Spay & Neuter

March 2023 Update: Currently there is a 6-8 month wait time for public surgery requests. Once you submit an application, it could take 6-8 months before you are contacted for an available appointment space. Due to this wait, we are unable to respond with inquiries regarding where you are on the wait list. We highly recommend contacting low-cost surgery clinics in and around the Charlotte/Mecklenburg area.

Male & Female Dogs:
If you have a dog over 55 lbs. please take note that there is an even longer wait for an appointment due to minimum cage space.

Please consider going to a low-cost clinic in your area. You find other locations through pets.findhelp.com.

Applicants must be a resident of Mecklenburg County with current proof. (No Exceptions).
Proof of income: If you have an EBT card, are already qualified for FNS, SNAP, WIC, CHIP, Veterans Pension, or similar, you will already be eligible. If not, then you will need to provide proof of household income and number of individuals in the household.

Please help us keep this a free program by donating today!

 

Applications

* As this surgery is free, we are receiving an overwhelming number of applications. We are only able to contact you when it is your turn to be scheduled. 

* We are currently contacting to schedule applications received 6-8 months ago, and are limiting the number of surgeries per household.

* There is a separate form for stray or community cats, please be sure to select the correct form.

* You must show proof of residency and photo ID, and can purchase a license (required by law) the same day as your appointment.

* Please bring your pet’s most recent vaccine records, including the Rabies certificate.  Rabies vaccines may be updated for a fee of $15.

* The surgery and medications for privately owned animals are free, by submitting a form, you claim ownership of the animal and are required to purchase a license.  Microchips are available for $10, and Rabies vaccines are $15. 

* We do not have leashes, cat carriers, or cones available to give out.  Please be prepared.

* NO-SHOWS WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED, AND YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE APPOINTMENTS.  If you are unable to attend, you MUST contact us within 48 hours so we can schedule another person in your place.  Please notify us at cmpdacc.clinic@cmpd.org if you are unable to attend your appointment.

If you are financially able or your pet’s needs are urgent in nature, please use your personal veterinarian or one of the many low cost clinics in the area.

By clicking the links below to fill out your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the important information listed above.

Female Dog

Male Dog

Female Cat

Male Cat

 

Community/stray cat packages are $25, and include ear tip, FVRCP vaccine, Rabies vaccine, and microchip with the spay or neuter.  All portions of the package are mandatory. The community cat spay/neuter application is for community, feral, and colony cats only. These are cats who have no owners.

Community Cat Spay/Neuter Application

Why Spay and Neuter?

Spaying and neutering your pets is the most responsible decision an owner can make. There are so many benefits behind this surgery:

  • a healthier and happier pet

  • a major reduction in the threat of cancer

  • they won’t go through heat cycles

  • they won’t feel the need to get out of the fence and roam the neighborhood

  • they’ll be less likely to attack people and other pets

  • they'll be less inclined to mark their territory

  • it will increase your pet’s life expectancy

BUT MOST IMPORTANT: It will prevent the birth of unwanted companion animals which reduces the pet over-population!!

 

 

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