SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC
Our clinic provides low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs at our Palo Alto shelter.
We offer low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs at our Palo Alto shelter (3281 E. Bayshore Rd).
Appointments are available regardless of where you live. A $100 deposit is required at the time of booking.
Deposit and Pricing
- A $100 deposit is required per animal to schedule an appointment. The remaining balance must be paid on the day of surgery.
- Please view pricing here .
Eligibility
- Minimum age is 4 months
- Pets with current symptoms of illness or untreated health problems may not be eligible for surgery. It is required that these pets be examined and treated by their primary care veterinarian before scheduled.
Arrival and Discharge
- Dogs and cats 4 months of age and older should not be fed after midnight the night before their surgery appointment. It is not necessary to withhold water.
- Drop-offs must occur between 7:45 to 8:15 am on the day of the appointment. We cannot accommodate late drop-offs as our staff will be preparing or in the middle of surgery.
- All dogs must be on leash and all cats must be in a carrier.
- Pets must be picked up between 3:00 – 4:00 pm the same day. Clients should not wait for a call to pick up their pets. Pets picked up after 4:00 pm the day of surgery will incur a late pickup fee. If pets are not picked up by 6:00 pm, they will be kept overnight and incur boarding fees.
DOG APPOINTMENTS
We’re offering spay and neuter appointments for small and medium dogs* (under 50 lbs.) to residents of any city.
At this time, clients cannot book appointments for large dogs (over 50 pounds) or brachycephalic dogs (flat-nose breeds) like English/French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Pugs, or Shih Tzus through our website, as they require specialized medical care during anesthesia. For these dogs, you must live in Palo Alto, Los Altos, or Los Altos Hills; click here join the list for a large dogs or Brachycephalic Surgery Appointment.
CAT APPOINTMENTS
We’re offering spay and neuter appointments for cats regardless of where you live.
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Additional Services and Charges
- Additional charges may apply if your pet is overweight, cryptorchid, brachycephalic (“smush-faced” breed), or has any increased risks related to breed or other conditions that may require additional diagnostics, monitoring, or treatment at the time of surgery.
- All pregnant animals will have their pregnancies terminated at time of spay.
- All pets will receive a complementary nail trim unless otherwise requested.
- All dogs at least 4 months of age and residing in Palo Alto, Los Altos, or Los Altos Hills are required to have a current rabies vaccination and a valid license. We ask that you leave our clinic with both of these. For more information about licensing, visit www.petsinneed.org/licensing. A rabies vaccination is required for dogs in all cities. A rabies vaccination may be required for cats in some cities. For more information, please contact your local shelter at https://petsinneed.org/shelters/ .
Cancellation Policy
- If you need to cancel your appointment, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance.
- If you do not notify us of the cancellation 48 hours before your appointment or if you do not show up, your deposit will not be refunded.
If you do not qualify for our services, we recommend that you check your local municipal shelter for their spay and neuter services or make an appointment with a private veterinary clinic. You can find your local shelter here.
