Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program

One of the most important health decisions you'll make for your animal is to spay or neuter. Mono County Animal Services would like to offer assistance by providing qualifying pet owners the opportunity to lower the cost of these surgeries. 

This program is a shared cost program. Mono County will pay a portion of your pet's surgery. (Remember that complications from pregnancy and cryptorchidism may apply, causing the cost for the owner to alter)

Mono County’s portion of the bill is fixed. Any adjustments in the cost are at the owner's expense.  

 To qualify, you must possess a valid dog license and be a resident of Mono County (including Mammoth Lakes).

Surgery We Pay Owner Pays
Canine Spay $90 $60
Canine Neuter $80 $50
Feline Spay $80 $50
Feline Neuter $50

$30

Participating Vet

Sierra Veterinary Clinic

2640 W Line St. Bishop, CA 93514

(760) 873-4824

 

If you are interested in receiving a voucher, please fill out the form on the bottom of the page and return via email to animal@mono.ca.gov

 

When to Spay or Neuter Your Pet

For dogs: While the traditional age for neutering is six to nine months, puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered as long as they’re healthy. Dogs can be neutered as adults as well, although there’s a slightly higher risk of post-operative complications in older dogs, dogs that are overweight or dogs that have health problems.

For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old to be spayed or neutered. In animal shelters, surgery is often performed at this time so that kittens can be sterilized prior to adoption. In an effort to avoid the start of urine spraying and eliminate the chance for pregnancy, it’s advisable to schedule the surgery before your own cat reaches five months of age. It’s possible to spay a female cat while she’s in heat.

Talk to your veterinarian to determine the best time to spay or neuter your pet.