Four million animals are euthanized every year in the U.S. in an attempt to control the pet population. Those deathsand the associated costscan be avoided by spaying (female) and neutering (male). If you can’t take your pet to a vet, contact one of these low-cost spay/neuter groups.
⇒ Learn about trap-neuter-return (TNR) for feral and stray cats
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Operation Catnip www.operationcatnip.org, opcatnip@nc.rr.com Monthly clinics held at the Ward Center adjacent to the SPCA of Wake County Pet Adoption Center (300 Petfinder Way, Raleigh). Appointments: operationcatnip@bellsouth.net. | free for all feral and unowned cats |
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AnimalKind 870-1660, www.animalkind.org Provides a $20 voucher for those who qualify (see Web site). Vouchers are accepted at 23 veterinarian offices in the Triangle. | $20 |
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SPCA of Wake County’s Saving Lives Spay/Neuter Clinic 300 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh (next to SPCA Pet Adoption Center) 772-0211, www.spcawake.org Appointments: Monday-Thursday 1-5 p.m. Also offers surgical discount voucher program in participation with local vets (see Web site). |
male cat $30 female cat $35 male dog $40 female dog $45 |
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Affordable Animal Care Spay/Neuter Clinic of Durham 2005 North Pointe Drive, Durham 620-7729, 888-MAC-SPAY, affordableanimalcare.org Appointments: Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. |
male cat $45 female cat $60 all dogs $65 |
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Animal Protection Society of Orange County/ Paws4Ever 6311-A Nicks Road, Mebane 304-2300, www.animalprotectionsociety.org Contracts Nicks Road Veterinary Clinic (304-2337) to perform operation. |
male cat $55 female cat $70 dogs under 40 lbs. $85 dogs 40-65 lbs. $95 dogs over 65 lbs. $105 pit bulls $50 feral cats $30 |
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POP-NC 942-2250, www.pop-nc.com Mobile operations held throughout the Triangle. Appointments: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. |
male cat $55 female cat $70 dogs up to 60 lbs. $95 dogs 61-80 lbs. $115 dogs over 80 lbs. $130 |
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SNAP-NC 783-SNAP (7627), www.snap-nc.org Mobile operations held throughout the Triangle by appointment. |
all cats $70 dogs 8-59 lbs. $100 dogs over 60 lbs. $125 feral cats $50 |
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SAFE Haven’s SAFE Care Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh 872-1128, www.safehavenforcats.org Appointments: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | all cats $75 |
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Carolina Crossing Veterinary Clinic (formerly Carolina Mobile Spay-Neuter Clinic) 11760 N.C. 210, Suite 110, Benson (Dogwood Crossing at McGee’s Crossroads) 934-7729, carolinacrossingvet.com Appointments: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. | fees start at $80 and vary according to animal and size |
