Spay & neuter
Low-Cost Spay and Neuter by State: Published Prices at Nonprofit Clinics (Starter List)
This is a starter list: one or two nonprofit or shelter clinics per state, with the prices they publish.
It's not a complete directory, and a clinic near you may be cheaper. Every figure was copied from the clinic's own page on October 25, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before booking.
What clinics charge, state by state
"Spay / neuter" means female / male. Dog prices are by weight where the clinic lists them.
| State and clinic | Cats | Dogs | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ: Humane Society of Southern Arizona (Tucson) | Neuter $90, spay $95 | Spay $175–$200; neuter $175–$225 | $20 deposit per pet. Qualifying Pima County residents can get a $35 dog (30+ lb) price. Brachycephalic surcharge $40. |
| CA: Sacramento SPCA | $100 regular price | $200–$500 by weight | 20% off for seniors and veterans, 50% off with SMUD or PG&E assistance or for students. Waitlist. See date note below. |
| CA: Contra Costa Humane Society (SNAP) | $75 | Under 50 lb $150; over 50 lb $200 | County residents. Effective Feb 1, 2026. |
| CO: Humane Colorado (Denver area) | Spay $80; neuter $65 | Spay $215–$325; neuter $165–$250 | Core vaccine included. Not offered to for-profit breeders or rescue groups. |
| FL: Humane Society of Greater Miami | $125 (essential package) | $275 (+$50 over 60 lb) | $25 non-refundable deposit. Limited grant funding may be available with proof. |
| GA: Humane Society of Northeast Georgia | Spay $120; neuter $100 | Under 50 lb: $170 / $145. 50–100 lb: $220 / $170. 100+ lb: $240 / $190 | Rabies required. Declines some breeds. |
| MI: Humane Society of Huron Valley (Ann Arbor) | Spay $146–$166; neuter $126–$140 | Spay $296–$336; neuter $256–$296 | Lower figure is for under 6 months. $6 biohazard fee. |
| NC: Humane Society of Charlotte | Spay $85; neuter $75 | Spay $150; neuter $125 (+$25 for 50–75 lb, +$50 for 75+ lb) | $50 deposit, credited to surgery. 10% off for seniors 65+ and military. |
| NY: SPCA Westchester (Cody's Clinic) | Spay $300; neuter $250 | Spay $350–$800; neuter $300–$700 | Standard prices. A government-assistance schedule is about half (below). |
| TX: Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP, North Texas) | Spay $45; neuter $35 | $55 (2–49 lb); $65 (50–79 lb) | Eight North Texas locations. Healthy pets only. Cats in hard-sided carriers. |
| VA: Chesapeake Humane Society | $77–$130 by income tier | $205–$430 by tier and weight | Income-based tiers. Proof of income or assistance required. |
More detail on a few programs
- Arizona. "Qualifying" for the $35 dog price means meeting one of several tests, such as living in listed ZIP codes, AHCCCS or EBT enrollment, tribal enrollment, school-lunch eligibility or income documents. Check the clinic's page for the full list. Bloodwork for pets over 7 is $150.
- New York (Westchester). The Community Care schedule for people receiving government assistance lists an exam at $22.50, cat spay $150 and neuter $125, dog spay $175–$250 and dog neuter $150–$225. Cody's Clinic requires a $50 deposit and animals 6 months or older. One printed dog-neuter figure (75–100 lb, $450) looks like a typo, since it equals the standard-price figure for that weight band, so call to confirm.
- Virginia. Chesapeake's top income tier (over $100,000) is $110 neuter and $130 spay for cats. The lowest tier (income $30,000 or less) is $77 and $91. Dogs run $280–$430 in the top tier and $205–$310 in the lowest. Bloodwork is $90–$110 and required for older pets, and unaltered pets over 6 months carry a $10 surcharge.
- Georgia and North Carolina. Both list bloodwork for older pets ($130–$150 in Georgia, $75–$95 in Charlotte). Georgia charges a $50 late-pickup fee after 4 PM.
A few honest caveats
- Sacramento SPCA. The pricing page shows a header dated March 1, 2026, but its spay/neuter table says it's effective June 1, 2017. We can't tell which is current. Call before relying on it. It lists a $10 per dog or $5 per cat deposit.
- Huron Valley. The spay/neuter page and the general fee page differ by $6 on dog spay and neuter (for example, $296 vs. $290). We list the spay/neuter page figures.
- Not every clinic is shown. We tried other programs whose pages were unavailable or out of date when we checked, so they're not included. We'd rather leave a state out than guess.
Why two clinics can differ by hundreds of dollars
- What's bundled. Some prices include an exam, pain medication, an e-collar or a vaccine, while others bill them separately.
- Weight tiers. Large dogs often cost more.
- Income-based pricing. Check which proof the clinic accepts.
- Add-ons. Some clinics add fees for complications. Colorado, for example, lists $25 (cats) and $85–$240 (dogs) for undescended testicles.
- Required pre-op items. Rabies vaccination and bloodwork may be required.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly does the price include (exam, anesthesia, pain medication, e-collar, recheck)?
- Is a deposit required, and is it refundable if I reschedule?
- Do you have income, age, military or assistance discounts, and what proof do you accept?
- Are there weight, breed or age limits?
- What add-ons could apply?
- What are the drop-off and pick-up times?
- How long is the waitlist?
Your booking checklist
- Bring vaccine records, ID and any proof of assistance.
- Confirm carrier or leash rules.
- Ask whether your pet should skip food that morning. Follow the clinic's instructions, not ours.
- Plan time off for pick-up.
For other low-cost care, see low-cost vaccine clinics, typical vet visit costs and payment plans.
FAQ
Are these clinics only for low-income owners? Not always. Some publish one price for everyone, and others use income tiers. Check each program's rules.
Is this a complete list? No. It's a starter list. We'll add more states over time.
Can I trust these prices? They come from each clinic's own site as of October 25, 2026. Prices change, and we flag known inconsistencies above.
Did we miss a clinic or find a wrong price? Send a correction.
Prices last checked against each clinic's own website on October 25, 2026.
Sources (retrieved 2026-10-25)
- Humane Society of Southern Arizona — https://hssaz.org/services/clinic/prices/ and https://hssaz.org/services/clinic/affordable-spay-neuter/
- Sacramento SPCA — https://www.sspca.org/clinicpricing
- Contra Costa Humane Society — https://cchumane.org/programs/spayneuter-assistance-program/
- Humane Colorado — https://humanecolorado.org/services/spay-neuter-clinic/
- Humane Society of Greater Miami — https://www.humanesocietymiami.org/low-cost-spay-and-neuter/
- Humane Society of Northeast Georgia — https://humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/spay-neuter-services/
- Humane Society of Huron Valley — https://www.hshv.org/vet-clinic/spayneuter and https://www.hshv.org/vet-clinic/services-fees
- Humane Society of Charlotte — https://humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/health-wellness/spay-neuter/
- SPCA Westchester, standard prices — https://spcawestchester.org/wp-content/uploads/Clinic-Price-Sheet-updated-MAr-2026.pdf
- SPCA Westchester, Community Care prices — https://spcawestchester.org/wp-content/uploads/Community-Care-Pricing.pdf
- SPCA Westchester, program page — https://spcawestchester.org/programs-and-services/low-cost-clinic
- Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) — https://www.texasforthem.org/spay-neuter/
- Chesapeake Humane Society, 2026 price list — https://chesapeakehumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-CHS-Clinic-Price-List.pdf
