SPAY & NEUTER CLINIC
Our clinic provides low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs at our Palo Alto shelter.
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Cat appointments
Select a button below based on your city of residence. If you qualify for services, you will receive an email to schedule an appointment once a surgery date is available. There may be a wait of at least several weeks.
Residents of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills can join our list at any time.
Residents of East Palo Alto, Mountain View, Redwood City, and San Jose may also apply with valid proof of residency.
**At this time, clients cannot book appointments for community (or under-socialized) cats through our website, as they require specialized handling and equipment. If you live in Palo Alto, Los Altos, or Los Altos Hills, please contact our shelter to learn more about our community cat spay/neuter package and how to schedule an appointment.
dog appointments
For a limited time, we are offering spay and neuter appointments for small dogs (under 20 lbs.), regardless of where you live. A $100 deposit is required, and surgeries will be performed at Pets In Need in Palo Alto.
Expedited appointments are available to residents of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. If you have a small dog (under 20 lbs.), please book the appointment above. Once you receive a confirmation email, fill out the form linked here.
For medium and large dogs, residents of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills can join our list at any time.
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.
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