The Well-being of Animals in Our Communities IS MOST IMPORTANT
In the United States, there are 6 to 8 million homeless animals that enter animal shelters every year, and due to overpopulation less than half of these animals are able to find their forever homes. By spaying and neutering your pet you are helping to limit the influx of homeless animals by providing a permanent, effective method of birth control for your pet.
why should you spay or neuter your pet?
Unaltered pets (pets that are not spayed/neutered) have certain hormonal tendencies such as urine-marking, aggression, and roaming. Many dogs and cats who roam tend to end up injured or sick. In cats specifically, the urge to spray is very strong and can be solved simply by getting your cat spayed or neutered before 5 months of age. While many fear that spaying or neutering your pet will change their personality, these changes are the result of your pet’s loss of instinctual behaviors, which often yields positive results for owners.
Your Pet’s Health
Pets that are not spayed or neutered, also known as unaltered pets, often have a stronger prey drive and urge to roam, which can lead to fights with other animals and a higher chance of your pet getting lost. Not only do these behavioral problems pose a risk, but there is also a possibility that your pet could contract certain types of reproductive system cancers (testicular, ovarian/uterine, and mammary cancer). According to a USA Today article (May 7, 2013), neutered males live 18% longer and spayed females live 23% longer than unaltered pets. Spaying your pet also decreases the chance of pregnancy and life threatening uterine (pyometra) infections. By spaying and neutering your pet, you are making an informed decision for both the community and for the health of your pet.
Spay and Neuter Prices
**All Spay/Neuter appointments require a pet to be microchipped if they have not already been chipped.
The cost of a microchip is $40 in addition to the cost of surgery.
DOG SPAY
| DOG WEIGHT | PRICE |
|---|---|
| UNDER 20 LBS | $200 |
| 21 LBS – 40 LBS | $220 |
| 41 LBS – 80 LBS | $240 |
| 81 LBS + | $260 |
DOG NEUTER
| DOG WEIGHT | PRICE |
|---|---|
| UNDER 40 LBS | $200 |
| 41 LBS – 90 LBS | $220 |
| 91 LBS + | $250 |
Requirements to Schedule a Spay/Neuter Appointment:
- We are ONLY providing appointments to those living in our service area.
- A current pet license (please visit ivhsspca.org/licensing to update your pet’s license before submitting this vaccine appointment form).
- All dogs must have a current license.
- All cats living in Pomona, La Verne, Glendora, or Diamond Bar must have a current license. Cats living in all of our other service cities do not require a license, but owners must email us proof to indicate they reside in one of our service cities (ex. Driver’s License, ID Card, or utility bill showing name and address).
- When you arrive, please find available parking in our parking lot. If all spots are filled, there is available parking along Humane Way or in the neighboring community of Westmont.
- All dogs MUST be on a secured leash and all cats MUST come in a secured cat carrier. We cannot provide spay/neuter services for pets that are not on a leash or in a carrier.
- We will ask for a photo of your pet if they qualify for our Chihuahua Challenge or Pit Stop.
- All animals spayed or neutered at our facility will receive a tattoo near the surgical site to indicate they have been spayed or neutered. Feral cats will receive an ear tip.
- All animals spayed or neutered at our facility will be microchipped if they do not already have one.
make an appointment today
We offer scheduled spay/neuter appointments Monday – Friday. Please read the requirements listed and fill out the form below. Someone will then contact you to schedule a date and time for your appointment.
dog spay/neuter appointment request form
**A form must be submitted for EACH pet that needs an appointment**
We are ONLY scheduling appointments for pets with a valid License Number! The person whose name is on the pet’s license must be the one to submit this form (If your license application is pending, include your application number).
We will NOT make an appointment for those who do not include this information.
cat spay/neuter appointment request form
**A form must be submitted for EACH pet that needs an appointment**
We are ONLY scheduling appointments for pets with a valid License Number (for cities that require cat licenses) or proof of residence! If your license application is pending, include your application number. The person whose name is on the pet’s license must be the one to submit this form.
We will NOT make an appointment for those who do not include this information.
THE BIG MEOW
All cats living in our service cities qualify for the Big Meow program. This program costs only $100 for spay and $80 for neuter and includes, a microchip, vaccines, and a flea treatment. The Big Meow serves as part of our initiative to reduce cat overpopulation in our communities.
LEARN MORECHIHUAHUA CHALLENGE
All owned Chihuahuas or Chihuahua mixes living in our service cities qualify for our Chihuahua Challenge program. This program costs only $100 and includes spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, vaccines, and a flea treatment. The Chihuahua Challenge serves as part of our initiative to reduce pet overpopulation in our communities.
LEARN MOREPIT STOP
All owned Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixed breeds living in our service cities qualify for our Pit Stop program. This program costs only $100 and includes spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, vaccines, and a flea treatment. The Pit Stop serves as part of our initiative to reduce pet overpopulation in our communities.
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