According to the Humane Society of the United States, there are between eight and ten million cats and dogs entering American shelters every year. Four to five million of these animals are euthanized. Even with a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance many people in Santa Cruz still do not spay/neuter their pets, especially during times of economic hardship. This program is aimed at fighting pet overpopulation and preventing animals from ever entering shelter doors.
The Santa Cruz SPCA has teamed up with local veterinarians in an effort to curb the costs of altering pets. For a small discount on the price of surgery, download our spay/neuter coupon. Participating veterinarians are listed on the second page. If you are still unable to afford the cost of spaying or neutering your pet, please see the options below for low-income pet owners. |
Residents of the City of Watsonville: This certificate program is for low-income Watsonville and Freedom residents. Please bring a driver’s license or government ID and tax return to the Watsonville Animal Shelter. Certificates are $40.00 per animal. Proof of income must be in the form of a tax return. Sponsored by: Watsonville Animal Shelter and “Friends of Watsonville Animal Shelter" 580 Airport Blvd., Watsonville, 95706. For information call the Watsonville Animal Shelter: 831-454-7303 or click here to visit their website. Certificates are used at one of the local participating veterinarians.
Residents of Santa Cruz County: The John S. Strauss Spay/Neuter program provides LOW COST SPAYING AND NEUTERING of pets owned by qualifying low-income Santa Cruz County residents. It was made possible through the generous legacy of John Strauss in 2006. Click HERE for more information. The program is sponsored by The Friends of Santa Cruz County Animals and administered by Santa Cruz County Animal Services at two locations: • Santa Cruz — 2200 7th Ave. • Watsonville* — 580 Airport Blvd. (*NOTE: Residents of Santa Cruz County who live WITHIN THE WATSONVILLE CITY LIMITS are not eligible for this program because they are covered by the program administered by FOWAS. Click here for information on the FOWAS spay/neuter program if you live within the Watsonville city limits.)
Spay/Neuter for Feral Cats: Project Purr offers a low-cost Trap-Neuter-Return spay/neuter program for FERAL cats and kittens over 4 months of age to all residents of Santa Cruz County, regardless of income. Cats must come in traps for surgery and Project Purr has assured that traps are available for loan at NO CHARGE (security deposit required) from Santa Cruz County Animal Services, 831-454-7303. Although a $25.00 fee from YOU is required, the balance for each feral cat/kitten is paid for by Project Purr! For more info: 831/423-MEOW or www.projectpurr.org |
